PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (PPL)
Overview: Full-time up to 5 consecutive days (part-time options available).
Our Private Pilot Licence (PPL) courses are designed to be completed in a short, fully immersive training block. This creates the ideal learning environment to achieve your flying goals. It not only improves your ability to retain new information and skills, but it allows instructors to spend one-on-one time with you, tailoring the course to your individual learning needs.
- What are the benefits of your Private Pilot Licence?
- There are many benefits but the main one is that you can use this licence anywhere in the world! This is because the PPL is an internationally recognised licence.
- Other benefits include:
- The ability to fly aircraft up to 5,700kg - giving you greater options when it comes to aircraft types and the number of passengers you can carry.
- It enables you to add on additional endorsements like multi-engine, night and instrument flight.
- It gives you freedom, unlimited adventures and the ability to go anywhere you desire. Our pick? Flying Super Cubs in Alaska!
What are the steps required?
Students need to complete the following steps to acquire their Private Pilot Licence:
- 1. Complete their Recreational Pilot Certificate (RPC) including Tailwheel Endorsement
- 2. Convert to Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL)
- 3. Obtain Controlled Airspace Endorsement
- 4. Complete your PPL Theory Exam
- 5. Complete this PPL preparation course and conduct your flight test.
How old must you be?
To hold this licence you must be 16 years or older.
What aircraft do we use for the course?
Piper Super Cub – Click here for the aircraft information.
Are there any medical requirements?
There are a few medical options for this licence. Check out CASA Medicals.
- The Class 2 Basic is generally the right type of medical for most pilots looking at flying for recreational purposes.
- The Class 2 is more suited to those who have preexisting medical conditions as the Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) may be able to determine you are fit to fly.
- The Class 1 is recommend if you're considering a career as a commercial pilot to ensure you meet the more stringent standards for commercial operations.
- How long does it take to complete this course?
- This course takes approximately 3-5 days and 10-15 hours of flying to complete.
- Our instructors will tailor the amount of flying each day to best suit your individual learning rates but we aim to achieve around 3.3 hours of flying per day.
- We allocate 5 days to complete this course (allowing for weather and individual learning rates).
- Full-time course structure: Up to 5 consecutive days of training.
- Part-time course structure: Minimum 2x half-day training blocks/week.
How much does it cost?
Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
Fly aircraft up to 5700kg-
This is an estimate and based on the following:
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Flying Hours (Piper Super Cub) = 10 Hours @ $378/hour = $3780
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Instructor Time = 3 Days @ $605/day = $1815
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Course Deposit - $2500
* This licence is competency-based. The time and cost required to complete this course will vary from student to student and is influenced by other external factors like weather.
Ready to complete your Private Pilot Licence?
Call or email to check our next availability. Payment of a course deposit locks in your spot immediately.