You have just taken the first step to becoming a qualified pilot!
What is a Private Pilots Licence?
A PPL (Private Pilots Licence) allows you to fly recreationally and be the pilot in command of an aircraft (without payment). Getting your PPL (Private Pilots Licence) is the first step if you would like to become a Commercial Pilot or an Airline Transport Pilot. The PPL is the foundation of your flying career, this is where you will learn all the principals of becoming a pilot.
What to expect during your first flight
An intro flight will give you an opportunity to get a feel for what it’s like to fly in a light aircraft. You will also have an opportunity to operate the controls under the watchful eye of your experienced instructor. It will be very clear to you when you have control and when the instructor has control of the aircraft. You will start by taxiing to the runway running through a series of checks before you roll down the runway and take to the skies. Once you are airborne you will be taken into the training area where you will have the opportunity to get a feel for the aircraft and its controls. The flight will last about 40 minutes, after which you will fly back to make your landing.
Requirements for Private Pilots Licence:
- A Class II Flight Medical Certificate. This medical certificate can be obtained from a SACAA approved Medical Examiner and is valid for 24 months. If you are unsure on where to find a SACAA approved Medical Examiner please contact us and we will provide you with the relevant details.
- A Student Pilots Licence (attainable at 16 years of age)
- Be a minimum age of 17 years.
- Be fluent in the English language
- Passed all ground school subjects.
- A valid restricted radio certificate
- A Private Pilots Licence requires a minimum of 45 hours of training.
Duration Of Training
It is difficult to say how long a student will take to get their Private Pilot Licence. Every person is unique in their learning of skills and theory. The weather also plays a major part of flight training. Essentially your flight training will take as long as it takes to ensure you understand and are comfortable in the air.
Cost
| CAA Fees - Student pilots licence | R370.00 |
| Medical exam, including chest x-rays and ECG | R1800.00 |
| Club Membership Fees - Per annum | R1050.00 |
| Aircraft Hire - Sling min. 45hrs | R43875.00(R975.00 x 45hrs) |
| Flight Instructor - min. 45hrs | R10350.00 (R230.00 X 45hrs) |
| Ground School - 8 Subjects includes all 8 exam fees, excludes re-writes. | R9475.00 |
| Books and Equipment | R1800.00 |
| CAA Fees - Private Pilots Licence | R470.00 |
Total |
R69190.00 |
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