Flight Training for the PPL with PAFT and Phoenix Aviation

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PAFT works with its partner Phoenix Aviation to offer PPL training.

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To be awarded a PPL you will need:

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45 hours of flight instruction in aeroplanes, consisting of:

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(a) a minimum of 25 hours of dual flight instruction (b) a minimum of 10 hours of supervised solo flying

(c) A minimum of 5 hours of solo cross-country flight time with at least 1 cross-country flight of at least 270 km (150 NM), during which full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure must be made

 

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(d) A Class 1 medical before you begin training, when your eventual aim is a CPL.

(e) A Class 2 medical soon after you begin training, when your aim is a PPL.

(f) Pass a flight test of your handling and navigation skills.

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GROUND TRAINING

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PPL theory studies cover the following subjects and each has a short exam:

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· Air Law

· Operational Procedures

· Aircraft General Knowledge

· Flight Performance and Planning

· Human Performance

· Meteorology

· Navigation

· Principles of Flight

· Aircraft General Knowledge

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· Study materials and other flight equipment can be purchased at Phoenix Aviation.

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FAQ’S

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· PPL weather limits are ‘in sight of the surface, clear of cloud and with 1.5 km visibility outside controlled airspace or 5 km visibility in Class C, D and E airspace.’

· Minimum age to start the course is 14 years.

· Minimum age to fly solo 16 years.

· Minimum age for licence issue 17 years.

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