Private Pilot's Licence (PPL(A)) and Light Aircraft Pilot's Licence LAPL
Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes)
The minimum age to obtain a PPL(A) is 17. Flying training from the age of 14 is creditable and a pupil can solo an aeroplane at the age of 16.
A PPL(A) for aeroplanes will allow you to act as pilot in command (PIC) in non-commercial operations on aeroplanes or on touring motor gliders (TMGs).
The exception to this is for holders of a PPL(A) with instructor or examiner privileges who can be renumerated accordingly.
A Part MED Class 2 Medical will also need to be held by the time the pupil could be sent solo and for the subsequent issue of the licence.
You will need to complete 45 hours of flight instruction on aeroplanes of which 25 hours will be dual flight instruction. 10 hours will be supervised solo flight time, and this will include at least 5 hours of solo cross-country flight time with at least 1 cross country flight of at least 150 nautical miles that includes full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the departure aerodrome.
If you have previous experience, you may have a credit towards the amount of training required, you are directed to the CAA webpage listed below:
Listed in the Fees & Charges section of these pages is an estimated breakdown of the costs for a successful candidate carrying out the training within the minimum requirements of the course. You only pay for each lesson once you have completed it.
Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes)
The course is intended to train an applicant to fly any simple single-engine aeroplane with a maximum all up weight of 2000 kgs. The licence allows the holder to fly within UK airspace only and they may only carry up to a maximum of 3 passengers and only after 10 hours logged as Pilot-in-Command following the issue of the licence.
The flight instruction is a minimum of thirty (30) hours of flight training, of which a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours shall be dual flight instruction. In addition, the applicant will have completed a minimum of six (6) hours solo flying, including 3 hours of cross-country flying. The Skill Test are additional to the course training requirements.
An applicant will possess a LAPL Medical issued by an Authorised Medical Examiner (AME).
At the hourly flying rate of £203, the thirty hours of flying training will cost £6090. All other fees for equipment and examinations are as published in the Fees & Charges section of these web pages.
How do I get Started?
Having perused this information, you’re poised for an exhilarating introductory Discovery flight. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll acquaint yourself with the aircraft, ascend into the skies, and, under expert guidance, assume control and soar.
