Private Pilot Licence

Eagle Flight Training will teach you all the practical and theoretical skills required to achieve your Private Pilot Licence (PPL). In 50 hour of flight time, we’ll take you from zero to hero – no previous flying experience is necessary.

Practical

• Preparation for flight.
• Starting and run-up procedures.
• Taxiing.
• Straight and level flight.
• Aircraft manoeuvres.
• Take-off, circuit, and landing (usually achieved within five hours of flight time).
• Cross-country flying.
• Emergency procedures.

Theory

• Air Law – CAA rules and regulations.
• Air navigation and flight planning – including map reading and safe route planning.
• Aircraft technical knowledge – how the mechanics and systems of an aircraft operate.
• Flight radiotelephony – including correct terminology and communication during flight and taxiing.
• Human factors – understanding your physical limitations in flight.
• Meteorology – including predicting weather changes and safe handling of different weather conditions.

Flight time

50 hours legal minimum – including dual, solo, instrument, and cross-country flight time.

Course length

6 months

Outcomes

• Private Pilot Licence.
• Flight Radio Telephony Operator Licence (FRTO).
• Can act as pilot or co-pilot of an aircraft.
• Can carry passengers.

Eligibility

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. Class 2 medical certificate.
3. Last two years of secondary education have been with English as language of instruction OR at least 3 years of work experience in New Zealand / Australia / UK / Canada OR Minimum score of 5.5 GEN in IELTS or equivalent.