PPL (A) - Private Pilot Licence with Night qualification (flight training)
Private Pilot Licence is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft privately, i.e. not for remuneration. PPL is the most common type of licence in general aviation. Private pilots are able to take friends or family members for beautiful trip or fly for own business. To fly for remuneration a private pilot must continue pilot training for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). Private Pilot Licence is the first step in your aviation career.
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Take advantage of our unique flight training program.
- flight training takes place at international airport
- you will fly the Cessna 152 and the IFR equiped Piper Archer III
- during training you will even fly to an airport in foreign country
Students that are assigned to the course may come to the Flying Academy and use its facilities and materials for studying anytime.
Don't forget, we're always here to answer any questions you may have.
Course entry requirements
- At the beginning of the flight training at least 16 years of age.
- At the time of final practical exam at least 17 years of age.
- Valid 1st or 2nd class medical certificate.
Privileges
The privileges of the holder of a PPL(A) are to act, but not for remuneration, as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane engaged in non-revenue flights.
Flight instruction
At least 45 hours total time in airplanes, 25 hours of dual instruction and at least 10 hours of supervised solo flight time, including at least five hours of solo cross-country flight time with at least one cross-country flight of at least 270 km (150 NM) with two full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure.
Theoretical training
The applicant has to go through ground training covering: air law, airplane general knowledge, flight planning and monitoring, human limitations and performance, meteorology, navigation, operational procedures, basic aerodynamics and communication. This is done in about 30 hours of ground training with the instructor and self-study.
Hourly overview
| Duration | Description |
|---|---|
| 20 hours | Basic maneuvers, emergency procedures, take-offs and landings etc. |
| 5 hours | Navigation cross-country |
| 1 hour | Night navigation cross-country |
| 2 hours | Night maneuver training |
| Total of 28 hours with instructor | |
| Duration | Description |
|---|---|
| 10 hours | Solo flight under supervision of the instructor |
| 5 hours | Solo navigation cross-country flights, one of 150 NM with full stop at two different airports other than departure airport |
| 2 hours | 5 night take-offs and landings |
| Total of 17 hours solo + minimum of 1 hour for final check | |
Exams
The applicant has to demonstrate the theoretical knowledge at the JAA office in the form of written tests. Tests consists of nine subjects (meteorology, navigation, etc...). A pass in a subject is awarded to an applicant achieving at least 75% ot the marks allocated to that subject. Theoretical examination for the PPL(A) must be successully completed within a period of 18 months.
The practical skill exam in the airplane with the examiner can be taken after successful completion of the written tests. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to:
- operate the aeroplane within its limitations
- complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy
- exercise good judgement and airmanship
- apply aeronautical knowledge
- maintain control of the aeroplane at all times
Price
The course fees cover the following items and services:
- Theoretical training
- All training manuals
- Access to the Learning Management System and question bank
- Instructor time
- Aircraft rental
- Night qualification
Night qualification is included in the PPL! If done separately, the price is almost 20 000 CZK!
| Description | Unit price | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (45hours) | 2.990,- CZK/hour | 134.550,- CZK |
| Instructor (30 hours) | 400,- CZK/hour | 12.000,- CZK |
| Total : | 146.550,- CZK | |