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FAA Private Pilot License (PPL)

Your first step towards becoming a professional pilot. Designed for applicants with zero to little flight experience who want to fly single-engine aircraft as pilot-in-command.

Private Pilot Training

Overview Of the Course

PPL (A) training is the first step towards becoming a professional pilot and is designed for applicants with zero to little flight experience.

FAA Private Pilot License – PPL (A) is a qualification that allows the holder to fly on single-engine land (SEL) aircraft in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) as pilot-in-command (PIC) or co-pilot on aircraft in non-commercial operations without remuneration.

Training Program

Comprehensive ground and flight training to prepare you for your Private Pilot License

Ground Training

Ground Training

The ground lessons are provided by professional lecturers who are certified pilots. The classes are performed based on a pre-set schedule, giving you the possibility to study on a daily basis! Theoretical instruction is conducted simultaneously with flight training.

Students can choose between group classes or individual one-to-one classes for virtual or on-site theory.

The course covers all 9 subjects of the PPL syllabus:

  • Meteorology
  • Navigation
  • Communications
  • Aircraft General Knowledge
  • Principles of Flight
  • Air Law
  • Flight Performance and Planning
  • Human Performance and Limitations
  • Operational Procedures

Written Examination

Towards the end of the course, you will have to demonstrate a sufficient level of theoretical knowledge at an FAA approved testing center in the form of a written test.

To pass the Private Pilot written examination you need to achieve a score of at least 70%, which is still a passing score. This test must be done before the Checkride.

Part 141 Requirements

In order to obtain a Private Pilot License under Part 141, the student must complete a minimum of 35 hours of flight training.

  • 35 hours minimum total time
  • 5 hours of solo flight minimum, including local and cross country
  • One cross country of more than 50 NM and another of 100 NM
  • One night cross country dual

Part 61 Requirements

Under Part 61, students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of flight training to obtain their Private Pilot License.

The training includes dual instruction, solo flights, cross-country navigation, and night flying experience to prepare you for all aspects of piloting.

Final Check Ride

The final aeronautical knowledge and practical test is the Check Ride. It will be taken at the end of all the training and consist of an oral and practical exam. Once the student passes this exam, he will obtain the Private Pilot License.

Requirements

Basic requirements to enroll in the FAA Private Pilot License program

16 Years Old

16 years of age & above

Class 3 Medical License

Must hold a Valid Class 3 Medical Certificate

Qualifications

Must be Proficient in English, Math, and Physics

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Top Fleet

Top of the line modern aircraft fleet for training

Expert Instructors

Experienced & talented instructors with proven track records

Global Locations

Located in Europe & USA for your convenience

Virtual Classrooms

State of the art virtual classrooms with live instruction

Interactive Coursework

Interactive coursework, stage checks, and monitored progress

Dedicated Support

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Miami, Florida

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