PPL(A)
The Private Pilot's Licence
Is this Licence for you?
A PPL for aeroplanes will allow you to act as pilot in command (PIC) in non-commercial operations on aeroplanes. Your basic PPL Training will allow you to act as PIC on single-engine piston aeroplanes-land (SEP(land). With experience and further training you can add additional ratings to fly higher performance aircraft such as multi engine types.
The minimum age to get a PPL(A) is 17 and you will need to hold a Part MED CLASS 2 Medical Certificate.
What are the training requirements?
Theory subjects
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Air law
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Human performance
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Meteorology
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Communications
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Navigation
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Principles of flight
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Operational procedures
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Flight performance and planning
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Aircraft general knowledge
Practical training
A minimum of 45 hours flight time in total;
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25 hours of dual flight instruction.
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10 hours of supervised solo flight time, including at least 5 hours of solo cross-country flight time.
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At least 1 cross country flight of 270 km (150 NM) that includes a full stop landing at 2 aerodromes different from the departure aerodrome.
Study & Exams
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9 theory exams (taken at the flight school)
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Practical radio test.
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Skills test with a Flight Examiner.
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