Airways Aviation delivers European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved Private Pilot Licence training for aspiring pilots who want to fly aeroplanes for pleasure. Our PPL is also suitable for people looking to begin pilot training with the basics and work toward their Commercial Pilot Licence or Airline Transport Pilot Licence in an modular way.
At course completion, you will be qualified to fly an aeroplane alone or with passengers for private use. You will also have gained the skills and experience to commence further flight training with confidence.
Course Structure
Our PPL consists of two distinct components – flight training and theory training. These are taught concurrently so you will master the practical while engaged with the theoretical.
You will complete a minimum of 45 hours flying which includes at least:
- 35 hours of dual flight time
- 10 hours of cross solo flight time
- 2 hours PPL skills test
Training aircraft
- Diamond DA40
PPL theory training is divided into 9 subjects:
- air law
- aircraft general knowledge
- flight performance and planning
- human performance
- meteorology
- navigation
- operational procedures
- principles of flight
- communications
Flight Training
You will complete a minimum of 45 hours flying which includes at least:
- 35 hours of dual flight time
- 10 hours of cross solo flight time
- 2 hours PPL skills test
Training aircraft
- Diamond DA40
Theory Training
PPL theory training is divided into 9 subjects:
- air law
- aircraft general knowledge
- flight performance and planning
- human performance
- meteorology
- navigation
- operational procedures
- principles of flight
- communications
Duration
6 weeks full time or 12 weeks part time
Entry Requirements
- be at least 18 years old
- have a high school diploma or equivalent
- be able to demonstrate English language proficiency,
- Non-British students should have a UKVI Academic IELTS overall grade of 5.5 with a no less than 5 in individual stages.
- have a passion for flying
