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  • 18+ Minimum age requirement
  • Class 1/2 Aviation Medical Certificate
  • 60h Minimum ground school
  • 45h Minimum flight training
  • VFR Trained under Visual Flight Rules

Private Pilot License Aeroplanes – PPL(A)

Whether for pleasure or for professional motivations, the Private Pilot License is the first necessary step in a pilot’s training career. It enables the acquirement of the basic flying skills and build-up a solid foundation for further extended licensing.

The Private Pilot License course aims to train the student pilot to fly safely and efficiently under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), as well as acting (without remuneration) as pilot-in-command or copilot of any airplane engaged in non-revenue flights.

General requirements for a Private Pilot License:

  • Age – An applicant shall be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
  • Medical Fitness – An applicant shall hold a valid Class 1 or 2 Aviation Medical Certificate.

Private Pilot License curriculum:

  • Knowledge – An applicant will complete an approved course that includes a minimum of 60 hours private pilot ground school.
  • Experience – An applicant will complete a minimum of 45 hours private pilot flight training in aeroplanes.