Training Courses

Our Club is accredited by the SOUTH AFRICAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY for the following aspects of Flight Training:

*Contact our Instructors for further details

Ground School Subjects

  • Principles of Flight
  • Aircraft Technical
  • Air Law
  • Navigation
  • Meteorology
  • Human Performance
  • Flight Planning
PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • You must be at least 16 years of age to fly solo
  • You must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a PPL
  • Restricted Radiotelephony License within 3 months of Student License
  • 45 hours total flying time, including 5 hours Instrument Flying
  • Including - 15 hours solo flying
  • 5 hours solo cross country flying
  • Flight test with Grade I or Grade II instructor
  • Mandatory lectures provided for all students

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COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • 18 years of age
  • General Radio License
  • 200 hours total flying time
  • Including - 100 hours as Pilot in Command
    - 20 hours Cross country flying
  • 1 x day 300nm cross country flight with at least 2 landings
  • 1 x night 150 nm triangular cross country flight plus 10 hours Night Flying
  • Theoretical Exams by CAA (8 subjects)
  • Flight test with a Designated Examiner
  • Class I medical examination
  • 20 Hours Instrument Training

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NIGHT RATING

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10 hours instrument rating (Maximum of 5 hours on flight simulator will be allowed)
  • 5 take off and landings by night (dual)
  • 1 x night 150 nm triangular cross country flight
  • Flight test with Grade I or Grade II instructor
  • Written exam

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TUG / SAFETY RATING

Tug Pilot Rating - Valid license
- 60 hours Pilot in Command

Safety Pilot Rating
Safety Pilot Rating - Valid license
- 100 hrs Pilot in Command

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INSTRUMENT RATING
  • Valid Pilot License including valid Night Rating
  • General Radio License
  • 100 hours Pilot in Command
  • 50 hours cross country with 10 hours in Category of A/C used for I.F
  • 50 hours Instrument training ( 20 hrs on simulator and 30 hrs in A/C)
  • Theoretical Exams by CAA (7 subjects)
  • Flight test with a Designated Examiner
  • Class I Medical Examination

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INSTRUCTORS RATING
  • CPL or higher
  • Theoretical Exams (4 subjects)
  • 20 hours instruction (Patter)
  • Flight test with a Designated Examiner

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AIRCRAFT TYPE RATING
  • Valid license
  • Training on Vital Actions
  • 3 light load landings
  • 3 full load landings
  • Incipient or spin avoidence
  • Forced landings
  • Technical Exam

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MULTI ENGINE RATING
  • Valid license
  • 70 Hours as Pilot in Command
  • 6 hours dual training (minimum)
  • Written Exam
  • Flight test with a Designated Examiner

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RADIO LICENSE
  • Introduction and general rules
  • Flight plans
  • Radio Procedures
  • Practical
  • Examination
  • The Restricted Radio License course is held over six lectures, and is presented by a qualified and accredited Air Traffic Controller.