Private Pilot License (PPL)

Aim of the course

The level of training shall ensure the PPL to fly safely and efficiently under VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and to be able to land safely in unexpected bad weather conditions.

An applicant for a PPL license, as result of the training, will be able to pass the theoretical and flight examinations organised by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority.

The privileges of the holder of a PPL license are to act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aeroplane engaged in non-revenue flights.

Pre-entry requirements

  • Medical fitness, holding a class 1 or class 2 medical certificate before first solo
  • A minimum age of 16 years (before the first solo flight)
  • A minimum age of 17 years before application for the PPL license
  • A sufficient knowledge in English to be able to understand all publications
  • A sufficient general knowledge to understand the theoretical courses

Theoretical training

  • Aircraft instruments
  • Navigation
  • Operational procedures
  • Communication
  • Principles of flight
  • Meteorology
  • Engine and systems
  • Flight performance and planning
  • Human performance
  • Air law
  • Exam preparation and computer based training

Our theoretical knowledge course is modular.

DISTANCE LEARNING: 

For those having difficulties to be in the classroom, or those wishing to making the choice, You can follow the complete PPL Theoretical course on our ALFAKO Distance Learning Platform. This system allow you to study at your own rhythm and to do the progress test at the end of each chapter. Please call us for more info or visit www.pilotdistancelearning.com

Some additional classroom work will allow you to ask question about subjects more difficult to understand.

The distance learning is actually in Dutch and will be available soon in English.

 

Flight training

The practical training is done on a single engine aircraft for at least 25 hours in dual flight (instructor on board) and 10 hours in solo flight, of which 5 hours of navigation time.

Additional information

Please feel free to ask for our "TRAINING" catalogue.

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