JAA PPL- Private Pilots Licence

This licence is recognised throughout Europe and entitles the holder to fly as Pilot in Command either solo or with passengers in a single engine light aircraft with a Maximum Take Off Weight of 2300kg (5070lbs) between the hours of daylight under Visual Flight Rules, Clear of cloud and in sight of the surface.

Minimum 45 Hours Flight Training with General Flight Test plus Seven theory examination subjects.

Additional Aircraft types, i.e. twin engine and additional ratings can be added after qualification training.

Prices below - Full course syllabus and information can be downloaded from the CAA Website Click  HERE

CAA NPPL- National Private Pilots Licence

This licence is for use only in the UK and is aimed at people who wish to just fly for enjoyment rather than as a stepping stone to a career in aviation. The NPPL was a created as an alternative to the stricter JAR-regulated PPL and its associated medical requirements. Whilst such regulations may be appropriate for commercial aviation, it was suggested that they can impose an excessive burden on recreational pilots. Award of an NPPL still requires that students train to a comprehensive skill level, it allows the holder to fly either solo or with up to three passengers, in a single engine light aircraft with Maximum Take off weight of 2000 kg (4408 lb) using Visual Flight Rules only between the hours of daylight.  

Minimum 32 Hours Flight Training, Navigation Skill test before solo navigation and final General Flight Test plus theory examination subjects.

Prices below - Full course syllabus can be downloaded from the NPPL Website Click HERE

CAA IMC- Instrument Meteorological Conditions

The IMC Rating is a UK National Rating and as such is only valid for flights in UK territorial airspace, Channel Islands and Isle of Man airspace. The rating allows the holder to fly cross country and carry out airfield approaches in reduced visibility weather using sole reference and guidance to onboard flight performance and navigation instruments.

Minimum 15 hours training with flight test and one theory examination.

Prices below - Full details can be downloaded from the CAA Website Click HERE

For a PPL holder to fly at night they must hold a valid Night Qualification.

Training consists of 5 hours night flying, 3 hours dual instruction (including 1 hour night navigation), 5 solo takeoffs and landings. There are no written examinations.  In order to keep the qualification valid the holder must have completed 1 landing at night in the last ninety days or within the immediately preceding 13 months carried out as pilot in command not less than 5 take-offs and landings at night. Prices below.

Multi-Engine Rating - The Multi Engine Rating will entitle the PPL holder to fly in command of Single Pilot Multi Engine Piston aircraft. The course is undertaken with the POM Flying Club in conjunction with Triple A Flying using the Beech Duchess aircraft. The course comprises 6 Hours Flying Training and 7 Hours Ground Training in order to give the candidate a sound theoretical knowledge of multi engine piston aircraft operation in accordance with the visual flight rules (VFR), and to teach the skills necessary for the safe and competent operation of such aircraft. A flight test with a CAA authorised examiner is taken at the end of the course.
As an addition, the application of the IMC rating can also be added to the course, or for persons who already have a Multi Engine Rating, the IMC element can be conducted as a "Stand Alone" course.

Adapted from the Commercial Pilots Course and is designed to improve your overall confidence by further enhancing your flying technique and general aircraft handling skills.

A real fun course of approximately 10 hours designed to teach your wife/partner/friend some basic flying skills to act as (non-licensed) safety pilot. Certificate awarded upon completion. Covers Aircraft general handling skills and basic air navigation.

We offer Ground school tuition to cover all theory subjects required for the award of a Private Pilots Licence and additional ratings.

• Air Law & Operational Procedures (Aeroplane)
• Aircraft General & Principles of Flight (Aeroplane)
• Flight Performance & Planning (Aeroplane)
• Human Performance & Limitations
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Communications
• IMC Rating

Contact us for further details. PPL/IMC Ground School £35.00 per hour - £130.00 per day

CIRRUS SR22 GTS Flight and Avionics Conversion Training.

Ten Hours of flight training and additional ground school study required to qualify as Pilot in Command of this very latest high-tech aircraft. We also offer avionics ground school training with full simulator for the Garmin 430 and Avidyne displays as fitted in the Cirrus SR22 -GTS.

Contact us for further details.