African Aviation Academy

Africa Aviation Academy was formed to bridge the gap in the aviation sector in South Africa. At Africa Aviation Academy we strive to provide our clients with safe, quality flight training, a fleet of well-maintained modern aircraft and a team of dedicated staff who will always go the extra mile to ensure flight training is conducted seamlessly in a professional and friendly environment.

Based at Rand airport, just east of Johannesburg, gives our students the best of both worlds. Not only will you be training in a beautiful, scenic environment but you will also be training at one of the busiest training airports in South Africa. The experience gained from learning to fly in an environment where you will be operating at a fully controlled airport in controlled airspace not only gives our students access to a host of facilities which are not available at smaller less equipped airfields but also gives our students the confidence they will need to successfully transition to a career in aviation.

We are very proud to offer one of the most modern training fleets in South Africa. The aircraft on our fleet were carefully selected so that we can offer safe, efficient and cost effective training on aircraft that are not only of a high quality but that are also fun and enjoyable to fly. Our primary fleet consists of our basic trainer which is the Cessna 172 Jet A1 powered, the Cessna 172 is an internationally utilized basic trainer and is statistically the safest single engine trainer in the world incorporating a FADEC system, ensures safety and allows our students to capture the skills required for flying in a modern aircraft. All multi-engine training is conducted on the Baron 55. The baron is a phenomenal aircraft more than capable of meeting all multi-engine training needs in comfort and in style. We also provide A Cessna 182 for all hour building requirements which boasts a 11 Hour endurance

Africa Aviation Academy offers flight training for the Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Airline Transport Pilot License, Flight Instructor Rating, Multi-Engine Rating, Instrument Rating, Foreign Pilot License Conversions, Validations and hour building. Whether you choose to fly for pleasure or you wish to make a career as a pilot Africa Aviation Academy can provide you with an approved course tailored to your specific needs.

Services

Our Vision

At Africa Aviation Academy it is our vision to be one of the premier providers of Aviation Training is South Africa.
Our aim is to provide our clients with personalized, comprehensive flight training of the highest standard in an environment that is professional, friendly and welcoming. To conduct training on fleet of modern, well maintained quality aircraft and instructors.
Our vision is to establish Africa Aviation Academy as one of the aviation industries safest academy and continue to grow into a flight academy with an international reputation for excellence.

We Offer:

Ab initio Training, Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, Airline Transport Pilot Licence, Instructors Rating, Night Rating, Instrument Rating, Simulator Training, Hire & Fly, Fly-in Safari, Contract Flying, Charter, Scenic Flight, Multi Engine, A320 Ratings.

Airbus A320 Rating

Airbus 320 Ratings now offered at AAA for more information kindly contact us.
Private Pilots Licence
The Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) is the first step in any individual’s aviation career and is considered to be the foundation of your flight training. This is where you learn and understand the essential principals and disciplines required for piloting an aircraft. These principals and disciplines are very important as later training will depend on your previous knowledge in order for you to continue, upgrade and improve your flying skills.

The entry requirements for the PPL are as follows:
There are no official academic requirements; however, we strongly recommend that the student has completed English, Mathematics and Physical Science/Geography in their Matric year at school. The candidate must be at least 16 years old Pass a Class 2 Medical Examination. (This examination must be conducted by an SACAA approved aviation doctor)

The training to be completed is as follows:
45 hours of flight training. (This is the legal minimum required) Complete the required ground training Complete the 8 Theoretical PPL examinations – these can be done online at the SACAA or at the airfield for your convenience Complete the Restricted Radio Telephony Course & Examination Complete the English Language Proficiency Test Pass the Initial Practical Skills Test

The Private Pilot Licence is aimed at the recreational pilot that wishes to fly themselves, their family or their friends to destinations not served by scheduled airline services; for either business or for pleasure. You would be entitled to fly aircraft that you are rated on as Pilot-in-Command. However, you would not be allowed to charge for your services as a pilot nor would you be allowed to charge for the use of the aircraft utilised for your flights.

Commercial Pilots License

The Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL) is considered a professional licence, and upon completion the pilot will be able to act as pilot in command of a single pilot aircraft, or as co-pilot of a multi pilot aircraft and get remunerated for their work.
The applicant for a Commercial Pilot licence in South Africa must have the following:
Hold a valid Private Pilot’s Licence, with Night Rating Hold a valid Class 1 Medical 200 hours of flight training (This is the legal minimum)
Of the total time, 100 hours must be pilot-in-command time (PIC)
Of the total time, 20 hours must be DUAL Instrument Flying
Of the total time, 5 hours must be DUAL on an aircraft that has retractable gears and variable-pitch propeller. Completed the required ground training Completed the 8 Theoretical CPL Examinations Completed the General Radio Telephony Examination Pass the Initial Practical Skills Test

Night Rating

The SACAA Night Rating is an additional rating that is added to your existing Private Pilot Licence. The night rating requires that the pilot has a minimum of 10 hours of Instrument training, upon completion of the rating. The instrument training must be done with an Instructor who holds a Valid Instrument Rating.
These instrument hours are done during the day under the “HOOD” in the General Flying Area. The “HOOD” restricts the pilot’s view to that of the instruments in the aircraft only.
Once you have successfully completed 6 to 7 hours of Instrument Training; you will then complete Night Circuits followed by a Night Cross-Country exercise.
As soon as you have completed the syllabus for the Night Rating your instructor will recommend you for Testing with a Grade II Flight Instructor.

Instrument Rating

The Instrument Rating is a rating that can be added onto either the Private Pilot’s Licence or the Commercial Pilot’s Licence, and enables the pilot to fly under IFR (Instrument Meteorological Conditions).
The pilot will have to undergo extensive ground and flight training in order to prepare for the Instrument Rating Test.
In order to test the candidate will need to have:
40 hours of Instrument flight time (under instruction). Of which, 20 hours can be completed on an approved flight simulator. Hold a valid Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot’s Licence. Hold a Valid Class 1 medical Completed the required ground training Completed the Instrument Rating Examination
A Pilot who holds an Instrument Rating will have the expertise and qualifications to fly with reference to the flight instruments alone, without having to look outside the aircraft. The completion of an Instrument Rating can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, aspects of the training process.

Crew Resource Management Course

The objective of Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training is to improve flight safety through the understanding of the Human Factor in Aircraft accidents and incidents, and through effective use of error management strategies in individuals as well as in the system.
Since the support functions to flight deck crew play a significant role in incidents and accidents, CRM Training programs have been designed specifically for flight deck, cabin crew and maintenance engineers.

Initial CRM

The aim of these programs is to provide aircrew and support personnel with a high level of understanding of the human factors, to improve management skills, leadership, decision-making and communication in and around the cockpit and to provide skills in ‘Mind State’ management.

CRM Refresher Course

Human error remains a significant causal factor in the majority of aviation incidents and accidents. The objective of Crew Resource Management (CRM) Refresher Training is to:
Provide Aircrew and Support personnel with a deeper insight into the various CRM concepts by keeping up to date with the latest research both locally and internationally in the field of CRM. Provide crew with tools to enhance the CRM skills required to manage threats and errors. To motivate crew to entrench the techniques and tools discussed, and in so doing, ensure more effective use of these tools during abnormal flight situation.

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