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PPL Course ContentTo learn to fly an aircraft is a challenging but rewarding experience, going solo being the initial objective, subsequently leading to a Private Pilot Licence or PPL. The PPL is your passport to the skies, and there are two types available:
You may be wondering what JAR and JAA stand for. JAR stands for the Joint Aviation Requirements for certificates issued by the JAA which is the European Joint Aviation Authorities, and represents the civil aviation authorities of several European member states, including the UK's own CAA (Civil Aviation Authority). Whichever certificate you choose, our Shoreham Airport based instructors have the expertise and friendliness to help you achieve your ambition and a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) through a structured programme of ground school sessions and flying lessons in the south east of England, UK. The JAA PPL RequirementsThe requirements to achieve a PPL are as follows:
Your flying instructor will take you through the course at a pace which is comfortable for you and will guide you in what study you will need to do in your own time. The Flying Time PPL CourseThe following table lists the phases within a Flying Time PPL course. The duration of the course is completely flexible and can be tailored by our instructors to meet your individual time constraints.
DA40 Diamond Star
Piper PA28 Warrior
Cessna 152
Cessna 172 SP Millennium Edition
Lessons & TechnicalitiesOur preference for training is the modern DA40 Diamond Star, but if required we can train you on the Piper Warrior, Cessna 152 or Cessna 172. Some of our aircraft have the latest glass cockpits or EFIS (electronic flight information system) using Garmin 1000 displays, so your training with Flying Time can really prepare you for subsequent commercial flight training. Your lesson will generally be booked for a two hour slot, this allows you time with your instructor to brief / debrief, as well as giving you approximately one hour in the air. Some lessons will be longer and some shorter than an hour. We have the facility for online booking on our website. This is available once you are registered with us and will allow you to book both aircraft and instructor at your convenience. We will endeavour to keep you with the same instructor throughout your course. On the day of your flight you can phone us to check the weather. On bad weather days it is worth coming in to do some ground school or maybe an exam. GENERAL HANDLINGThis part of the course develops your basic handling of the aircraft and is the foundation on which to build your piloting skills. Some of the exercises covered in this segment are straight & level flight, turning, climbing & descending and stalling. CIRCUITSOnce you have completed the general handling you will then move on to the circuit. This is the procedure required for aircraft when landing, joining and departing from the airfield. It is during this exercise you will learn how to take off and land. Your instructor will require you to complete a number of circuits without a problem before you can do your first solo circuit. Some of our circuits are completed at Lydd and therefore tie in with Navigation. SOLO FLYINGBefore going solo you will need to have taken and passed the air law exam and have a valid medical certificate. When your instructor feels you are ready you will be sent for your first solo circuit where you can put all the skills learnt to date into use. As the course progresses you will be required to do further solo flights to consolidate on new skills, this will involve flying to, and landing at, other airfields. ADVANCED HANDLINGThis is where the real fun starts. This section will give you all the flying skills you require for your skill test, as well as improving your ability and confidence in the aeroplane. Exercises include steep turns, forced (and precautionary) landings, and basic instrument flying. NAVIGATIONThis is how to find your way around the skies and is nearly the end of your training. You will be shown how to plan your flight accurately, assess the weather and any other factors, how to divert should the need arise and how to reach your destination safely. This will be your chance to visit local airfields, and find places where you would like to visit in the future. Some of your navigation flights will be done solo. Near the end you will have to complete a qualifying cross country flight which you fly solo on a 150nm round trip, landing at two airports, generally Southend and Manston. LICENCE SKILL TESTThis will comprise of Navigation and General Handling sections, and will encompass everything you have been taught. GROUND EXAMSDuring your training you will have to complete 7 ground exams and 1 practical test. These will be completed during your flight training, and your instructor will prompt you to start studying. The exams are all multiple choice questions. All the exams will be linked in with your flight training. The subjects are:
All the exams are required to have been completed before your Licence Skill Test. You will also need to complete a Radio Practical test. Ground school can be provided if required for all subjects. Just ask your instructor. MEDICALYou will require a Class 2 medical for the Private Pilot Licence. This needs to be completed with an Authorised Medical Examiner (AME). If you require details of local AMEs, they are available on request from the Ops Desk. FLYING EQUIPMENTDuring your flight training you will need to purchase various books, navigation equipment and flying equipment. This will need to include a log book, in which to record flights, as well as aircraft checklists and maps. All flying equipment can be purchased from us. What will it cost?We have produced an itemised PPL price guide to show what you can expect to pay. This includes all hidden costs that many flight training organisations don't tell you about! Next stepsOnce you've gained your JAA PPL, your next target could be an IMC Instrument Rating or Night Qualification. Reference
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