I recently received my PPL this past November with a total of 43.5 hours, which included my check ride with the Examiner. But those hours were the only hours I could count and/or apply towards my PPL training.

I was an ultralight instructor prior to the Sport Pilot movement and I didn't pursue the certificate or transition when it became effective. I did however, continue to fly a whole lot of hours in several LSA airplanes as well as 172's, RV's, etc. Heck, I even flew to Oshkosh a few years ago.

Anyhow, can hours/time as PIC now be included in my hour log if those hours were pre-certificate and technically not legal? I suspect an insurance company will only care and consider what "legal" hours are recorded, but really have no idea.

By the way; it feels good to finally be legal!!!