Key Numbers
First Time Pass
97%
Average Time to Complete Course (full-time)
4 months
Average Time to Complete Course (hours)
57h 26m
Cost
£11,500 (PA38)
£13,500 (PA28)
Pre-Requisites
There are no entry requirements for the PPL course. We do not believe in aptitude testing like other schools do, and we wish to encourage everyone to fly!
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We do strongly suggest, however, that you get an aviation medical certificate issued before starting the course. There are two types:
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Class 1 - required for commercial operations and licences
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Class 2 - required for private operations and licences
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Our advice: if you ever wish to fly commercially, get a Class 1 medical before starting. It will "default" to a Class 2 upon expiry anyway, and this way, you know that you won't be limited on your career choice later on down the line!
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You can start flying at any age, but you must be 16 to fly solo, and must be 17 to be issued with a licence.
Privileges
The PPL(A) allows the holder to act as Pilot In Command (PIC) in non-commercial operations on aeroplanes or touring motor gliders (TMGs). This means that you cannot earn money when flying on just a PPL.
Training Course
The Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) training course is a minimum of:
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45 hours flying training, of which:
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25 hours must be with an instructor​
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10 hours must be solo
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9 theoretical exams​
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FRTOL (Radiotelephony) practical exam
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Skills test
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Although not required in regulation, our course also includes 8 hours of 1-to-1 ground school.
Cost
The PPL(A) can be paid for in one of two ways:
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Package
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Pay as you go
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The package is considerably cheaper long term, as an unlimited number of landing and touch and go fees are included (an average cost of over £2,000).
However, if you pay as you go then these fees are charged to you.
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Our package includes everything listed in "The Course" above.
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The PPL package costs £11,500 for the 2 seat PA38 or £13,500 for the 4 seat PA28.