Light Aircraft Pilot License ✈️ LAPL(A)

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Overview

LAPL(A) training overview

The Light Aircraft Pilot License training course comprises of theoretical knowledge and 30 hours of flight instruction including: 

• 15 hours of flight training;
• 6 hours of supervised solo flight time, including at least 3 hours of solo cross-country flight time with at least 1 cross-country flight of at least 150 km (80 NM), during which 1 full stop landing at an aerodrome different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made.

The actual order and content will depend upon the following interrelated factors:

• your progress and ability;
• the weather conditions affecting the flight;
• the flight time available;
• instructional technique considerations;
• the local operating environment;
• applicability of the exercises to the aeroplane or TMG type.

The LAPL(A) training is followed by the LAPL(A) Skill test with EASA Fllight Examiner.  The validity of the LAPL(A) is 2 years. To revalidate your LAPL(A) you need to comply with FCL.140.A(a)(1) or (2).

Theory

The LAPL(A) groundschool covers aspects related to non-technical skills in an integrated manner, taking into account the particular risks associated with the LAPL(A) licence and the activity. During the training ProfiPilot Training will be checking if all the appropriate elements of the training course of theoretical knowledge instruction have been completed to a satisfactory standard. Theoretical knowledge instruction consists of following:

• common subjects:
  • Air law,
  • Human performance,
  • Meteorology,
  • Communications, and
  • Navigation.
• specific subjects related to the Aeroplane operation:
  • Principles of flight,
  • Operational procedures,
  • Flight performance and planning, and
  • Aircraft general knowledge.

Completion

The LAPL(A) course is completed by written theoretical knowledge exam at authority. In addition you have to pass a LAPL(A) skill test in accordance with FCL.125  with an EASA FE(A).