My experience was similar - about 35 hours SEL for the ticket. And my
challenges were similar to those previously reported. However, I'd be
curious how many hours is typical for ab initio? I've heard it's a rare
student that gets by with the minimum.

Evan Ludeman wrote:
On Apr 6, 11:47 pm, gmcd05 wrote:
Does anyone know what the requirements are to add a private pilot
airplane rating if you already have a private pilot glider? I know
the training requirements would be reduced for an airplane pilot
transitioning to glider but I dont know how it works going the other
way.... Does anyone have info on this?

Training requirements are in no way reduced, but some of your glider
time may be applicable to the minimum time requirements. I did just
this c 1992 and had ~35 hrs SEL the day of my checkride. But the
bottom line is that you have to be able to meet the practical test
standards.