Learn to Fly with Us
If you're interested in learning to fly then there are two different options open to you;
UK PPL(A) Part-FCL (Private Pilot Licence Aeroplane)
Recognised worldwide and entitling the holder to fly single engine aircraft as Pilot in Command. Additional training can add ratings to fly more complex types, fly at night and on instruments. There is a minimum age of 14 years to start training, 16 years to fly solo and 17 years to be awarded a licence.
A Class 2 medical certificate (from an approved medical examiner and not your GP) is required early on in the training and certainly before flying solo.
Overall you will need to complete a minimum of 45 hours of flight instruction, pass a two-part skills test in the air and nine theoretical examinations on the ground.
A Class 2 medical certificate (from an approved medical examiner and not your GP) is required early on in the training and certainly before flying solo.
Overall you will need to complete a minimum of 45 hours of flight instruction, pass a two-part skills test in the air and nine theoretical examinations on the ground.
UK LAPL (Light Aircraft Pilot Licence)
Slightly lower training requirements and therefore less initial cost, but restricted to good weather and more limited aircraft types than the UK PPL(A) above.
A LAPL medical certificate is required. You must undertake an assessment by a General Practitioner (GP) or an Aeromedical Examiner (AME). The process is less stringent than for a PPL and can often be completed by your registered GP, though they must refer you to an AME if you have any of specific pre-existing conditions.
Overall you will need to complete a minimum of 30 hours of flight instruction, pass a skills test in the air and nine theoretical knowledge (TK) examinations on the ground.
After obtaining your LAPL you must complete a further 10 hours flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC) before you can legally carry passengers.
With further training the LAPL licence can be converted to Part-FCL.
A LAPL medical certificate is required. You must undertake an assessment by a General Practitioner (GP) or an Aeromedical Examiner (AME). The process is less stringent than for a PPL and can often be completed by your registered GP, though they must refer you to an AME if you have any of specific pre-existing conditions.
Overall you will need to complete a minimum of 30 hours of flight instruction, pass a skills test in the air and nine theoretical knowledge (TK) examinations on the ground.
After obtaining your LAPL you must complete a further 10 hours flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC) before you can legally carry passengers.
With further training the LAPL licence can be converted to Part-FCL.