Getting the CPL from 0...how long?

[jeremy_h]

Hello,

Planning to start the CPL training from scratch this August in Montreal area. Is it possible to get it in one year considering the long winters in QC?

Thank you

[172_Captain]

Totally. You’ll need more then money however. You’ll need total commitment and dedication.

PPL - 3 months
Night rating - 1 week
Time building - 1 month. You’ll need this for your IFR
Group 1 IFR - 1 month
Commercial time building if required - 1 month
Commercial training - 3 months

Factor in some weather days and days off and you’ll get close to a year.

[Cessna 180]

It's possible to do it in even less time. I mean without trying to do it as quick as possible I did my IFR alone in only 2 weeks. It's possible in even less with a dedicated student and instructor. Some guys in Florida do PPLs in 2 weeks. Winter will be a challenge for sure and it depends on what kind of weather you, your instructor, and your flight school are comfortable in.

[ssssssbob]

It's possible to do it in even less time. I mean without trying to do it as quick as possible I did my IFR alone in only 2 weeks. It's possible in even less with a dedicated student and instructor. Some guys in Florida do PPLs in 2 weeks. Winter will be a challenge for sure and it depends on what kind of weather you, your instructor, and your flight school are comfortable in.

PPL in 2 weeks? Thats news to me

[Zaibatsu]

One year if you’re really on the ball. Two years, realistically.

Remember, you’ll still be ahead of the puppy mill students that have to arrive with a PPL, are in a structured two year course, and often struggle getting the hours due to aircraft availability and draconian rules regarding outside time building.

[MarkyMark90]

Send me a PM, I will be able to help you.

FYI in Montreal, the average best I've seen is 12-14 months for super students, and it can go up to 2 years for slower people.

[ant_321]

I did my training on the east coast in 10 months. Considering the east coast winters it shouldn't be be a problem to do in YUL

[Adam Oke]

Entirely possible. I went from zero to wanna be hero in 6 months. CPL + Float Rating.

Monday to Friday
0800 to 1000 Ground School
1000 to 1200 Flying
1300 to 2200 Work