Yes, it is possible to do it with the minimum hours, but not common. $4000
sounds very optimistic, rental prices have gone up quite a bit around these
parts.

You only need 10 hours solo, but the total minimum req'd is 40 hours. The
solo x-country was the best part, if you ask me

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And if you have an aptitude for it, it should still be possible to get the
PPL for under $4000 -- you'll need a minimum of 20 hours of dual
instruction
and 20 hours solo, plus medical, books, ground school, written test and
check ride. I think the average student now takes about 70 hours but it is
possible to do it at the minimum if you focus and fly smart. This would be
in a light two-seat trainer, a C-152 or similar 100hp class airplane.
Doing
in in a 160hp 4-seater would be more expensive.
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Seth