Private Pilot License (PPL)

Course length

Average 12 Months

Course Content

The EASA PPL is recognised the world over and entitles the pilot to enter European airspace.

At a glance:

Covers nearly all single engine piston aircraft. Turbine aircraft require differences training.
Minimum age for licence issue is 17 years. Minimum age for first solo is 16 years.
Minimum visibility condition for flying is 5 kilometres.
You can fly with up to three passengers in an aircraft.
Allows the licence holder to undertake additional training for tail wheel aircraft and aircraft with supercharged engines, variable pitch propellers, retractable undercarriage, pressurised cabins and cruise exceeding 140 knots. Night and instrument ratings can also be added.
Maintained through a minimum of 12 hours flying and 1 hour flying with an instructor in 24 months.
Class two aviation medical required (cost is around £210).
Recognised worldwide and allows flights into European airspace.
First step on modular route to achieving a Commercial Pilot’s Licence.

Theoretical part consists of 173 hours of PPL theory

What's Included

What's Not Included

PPL Skills Test Fee
Dual aircraft hire for test
Licence application fee
PPL/RT ground school & written exams
Study materials and other flight equipment are required to be purchased separately, and are available from our on-site Pooleys Pilot Shop