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For over 51 years Tayside Aviation has enabled pilots to achieve their dream.

“There is nothing more exciting than flight. Our experienced team is committed to providing the very best experience to our dedicated flight students. We take real pride in seeing our students grow and develop on their journey towards becoming a pilot. Tayside Aviation is like no other. Every day is a new adventure and we’re lucky to play our part in that journey.”
– Jim and Kate Watt, Tayside Aviation Ltd.

About Tayside Aviation

Flying as a commercial pilot, as an exciting hobby or on the first steps to a career with the RAF, all of our pilots have one thing in common: a passion and determination to soar.
Based in the sunniest city in Scotland (that is a fact!), Tayside Aviation’s Dundee base is home to our 20 light aircraft, classroom training facilities and engineering support services.

About Commercial

According to the Boeing market forecast 2014-2033 there will be a global demand for over half a million new airline pilots over the next two decades, to keep pace with the fleet growth of international airlines and the retirement of their current flight crew. Boeing believes that 94,000 of these vacancies will be in Europe alone.

About RAF Cadets

For over 25 years Tayside Aviation has proudly delivered the RAF Air Cadet Pilot Scheme (ACPS).

About Recreational

The sky is the limit. Whether you are a recreational pilot, or are looking for that unexpected gift for someone special, our welcoming and experienced team will take the time to find out what you need to provide the right experience.

Our Team

Our experienced team will lead you through various stages at a pace right for you. Our fleet of 20 light aircraft and our 20 experienced Flight Instructors will give you the confidence to soar.

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Services

EASA ATPL Theory course

Our Full-Time EASA ATPL Theoretical Knowledge course is a great opportunity to study at Scotland’s largest Flight Training Organisation. You will be taken through the syllabus by our team of first class, professional instructors.
The course duration is 6 months and will run from Monday to Friday.

The course will follow a 3 Stage System of study as shown below, covering all 14 subjects. This method has been tried and tested over 10 years by our partner CATS and is the perfect balance for students. You will take part in numerous field trips eg Edinburgh Airport Ops and NATS at Prestwick.
Stage 1 (6 weeks)

Human Performance and Limitations
Air Law and ATC Procedures Operational Procedures VFR Communications

IFR Communications Meteorology

Course Pre Requisites
Stage 2 (8 weeks)

Principles of Flight Performance Flight Planning General Navigation

Mass and Balance
Stage 3 (6 weeks)

Aircraft General Knowledge Instrumentation Radio Navigation

Private Pilot’s Licence issued in accordance with ICAO Sound knowledge of basic maths and physics Competent in use of English language.

Initial Flight Training

Initial Flight Training is a full-time pre-entry course for those looking to join the BSc Honours Degree programme starting in April and October. It is designed for those with very little or no previous flying experience as it includes your Private Pilots Licence.
The course is 12 weeks in total. It includes weekends. You will gain your PPL and Maths and Physics for Aviation tutoring during the course.

Private Pilot Level (PPL)
What you need to know:

PPL students can start to log hours towards their licence at the age of 14 and they must be 16 years old before they take their first solo flight.
The European (EASA) Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) is a comprehensive course that will take a minimum of 45 hours to achieve.
You will need to pass a medical test to ensure that you are physically safe to fly. This must be carried out by a specially qualified medical examiner.
Why Tayside Aviation?

For over 45 years we have trained pilots. Our experienced team will lead you through various stages at a pace right for you. Our fleet of 20 light aircraft and our 20 experienced Flight Instructors will give you the confidence to soar.

The PPL training structure involves a three-stage approach:

1: The Basics

The very basics of how the aircraft and controls work.
Practicing in the airfield circuit where you will learn how to take off, land the aircraft, become familiar with airfield operations and the use of the radio.
When you and your instructor feel that you are ready, then you will aim for your first solo flight.
2: Navigation

Includes planning, visual and radio navigation, Air Traffic Control communication, practice diversions, emergency procedures and operations at commercial airports.
This will include flights away from the local area and once you are confident you will carry out a solo cross-country flight of 150nm taking in three different airfields.
3: The Test

You will get an opportunity to review all your learning so far and go through a “mock” PPL skills test to ensure you are confident and have reached the required standard for the full PPL skill test.
During the course of your training towards a PPL you will be required to sit nine exams in the following subjects:

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

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