PPL

PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (PPL)

The Private Pilot Licence is the first step in aviation training. This licence will allow flying under visual flight conditions with your friends & family as passengers and for recreational purposes.

Course Duration

3 to 5 months on a full time basis.

Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years of age in order to go solo.
  • Complete a minimum of 45 hours total flying time.
  • Complete 8 theoretical exams.
  • Flight test consisting of general handling and a navigation test.
  • Have completed a restricted radio course (oral exam).
  • English Proficiency level 4 and above.

Practical Training

The minimum hours to obtain your Private Pilot Licence on a fixed wing aircraft are 45 hours.

  • 30 hours of dual flight training with an instructor on a fixed wing aircraft.
  • 15 hours of solo flight training including a minimum of 5 hours solo cross country navigation flight.

Theoretical Training

The following subjects need to be passed with a pass mark of at least 75% (all exams are online based multiple-choice questions conducted by SACAA):

  • Principles of Flight
  • Air Law
  • Meteorology
  • Navigation
  • Flight Planning and Performance
  • Human Performance and Limitations
  • Aircraft Technical and General
  • Restricted Radio Telephony Certificate