Pilot training - JAR-UK Private Pilot's Licence (PPL)

Follows an approved syllabus to a minimum of 45 hours' flying training, at least 10 of which will be solo flight, including 5 hours solo cross country work.

Ground examinations must be taken in six different subjects, including a radio telephony practical test. We offer classroom or one to one tutorials in all subjects.

The examinations take the form of straightforward multi-choice papers of between 30 mins and 1hour 30 mins duration.

An approved medical certificate will also be required.

A skills test must be completed at the end of training before licence issue.

Great discounts

For our student pilots
available using our deposit account scheme.

There are also BIG discounts off hire rates with our
Regular Flyer scheme for
the qualified PPL.

Come fly with us and
get your private pilots licence!

Rewarding, exciting, thrilling!
It's an amazing life experience.

• 45 Hours flying training, where you will learn

  • The basic controls
  • Flying straight and level, climbing, descending, turning
  • Stalling and slow flight
  • Take-off, circuits and landing
  • Emergency procedures
  • Navigation
  • Basic instrument flying
  • Precautionary navigation and circuits
  • Radio navigation
• You will also take 7 straightforward written exams and 1 oral exam covering:

  • Aircraft Law and Operational Procedures
  • Aircraft General and Principles of Flight
  • Flight Performance and Planning
  • Human Performance and Limitations
  • Meteorology
  • Navigation and Radio Navigation
  • Radio Telephony Communications + Oral
• At the end of your training you will complete a practical flying test in order to be able to apply for your licence.

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