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Private Pilot Licence Course

The First Step in Learning to Fly, Algoa Flying Club will show you how easy it is to spread your wings & discover freedom. Discover how flying gets you where you want to be, safely & quickly. If your goal is personal use of this unique form of transport whether for business or pleasure then the Private Pilot Licence will be all you need to meet your needs. All pilots have to begin as student pilots. These exciting initial steps will form the foundation of your aviation career.

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Entry Requirements for a Student Pilot Licence
An applicant for a Student Pilot Licence must be 16 years or older, & must hold a valid Class 2 medical certificate. Algoa Flight Centre can arrange the necessary medical examination for you.
There are no other specific entrance requirements but some knowledge of basic mathematics & a good command of the English language are strongly recommended. We are able to arrange an Aviation English course on your behalf if required.
Once registered as a student pilot, your training can begin.

Your instructor will provide you with step by step training in the form of flight training exercises. These will consist of a pre-flight briefing, the training flight, & a post-flight de-briefing.

Before going solo, you will be evaluated by a Grade II or higher instructor (someone other than your regular instructor), & you will be required to undergo two formal written tests:

Air Law, as appropriate to student pilots; &
Aircraft Knowledge, covering the aircraft make & model used for your training

Validity of a Student Pilot Licence
A Student Pilot Licence is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of issue, provided the annual currency fees are paid.
The holder must be in the possession of a valid Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate, & the licensing authority must be in possession of a copy of the medical certificate.

Privileges & limitations of a Student Pilot Licence
As a student pilot, you will be permitted certain privileges, subject to the certain limitations:

You may only fly solo for the purpose of training for the applicable pilot licence in the type of aircraft endorsed in your logbook. Any flight you undertake must be authorised & supervised by your instructor.
You may not carry passengers.
You may not cross international boundaries on your flight.
You may only fly in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), by day.
You may only take off from a licensed airfield.
Except in an emergency, you may only l& at a licensed airfield.

Requirements for a Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)
To be issued your Private Pilot Licence, you must:

be 17 years or older – however, your training may begin at age 16.
hold a valid Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate.
hold at least a valid restricted certificate of proficiency in radiotelephony (aeronautical). There is a Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) exam that must be written & passed.

Ground School
You must pass the following SACAA exams with a mark of 75% or higher:

Aviation Meteorology
Flight Performance & Planning
General Navigation
Aircraft General
Principles of Flight
Human Performance & Limitations
Air Law
Ground School preparation classes are held regularly, & students are provided with all the materials necessary to complete the practical & theoretical requirements.

Flight Training
There is a minimum of 45 hours flight time required.
At least 25 hours are dual instruction in aeroplanes, which must include 5 hours instrument instruction time.
At least 15 hours are accumulated in solo flight, of which at least five hours are cross-country flight time.
The solo cross-country flight time must include one triangular cross-country flight of at least 150 nautical miles (NM), on which at least one point must be not less than 50 NM from base & must include full-stop landings at two different aerodromes away from base.
A maximum of five hours dual instruction may be in our FNPTII simulator.
The course can be completed in 8 to 10 weeks, full-time, or you may prefer to spread it over several months in a part-time capacity. Algoa Flying Club can accommodate the flying schedule to meet your individual needs.