Private Pilot Licence

Overview

PPL(A) training overview

The Private Pilot License training course comprises of theoretical knowledge and 45 hours of flight instruction. Along with the PPL(A) - related training you will also fulfill the requirements for the issue of SEP(land) class rating.

The training consists of:

• 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 PPL(A) training is followed by the PPL(A) Skill test with EASA Fllight Examiner.  The validity of the PPL(A) is unlimited and stays valid as long as you keep valid your Medical certificate and SEP(land) class rating. 

Theory

The PPL(A) groundschool covers aspects related to non-technical skills in an integrated manner, taking into account the particular risks associated with the PPL(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. The PPL(A) ground school instruction consists of either classroom or by the distance-learning means covering 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
  • Aircraft general knowledge.

Completion

The PPL(A) course is completed by written theoretical knowledge exam at authority.

In addition you have to pass a PPL(A) Skill test with EASA FE(A). The PPL(A) skill test also covers the requirements for initial issue of your SEP(land) class rating. So you will become certified to fly a single-engine aeroplanes right after you successfull checkride.