Important Aircraft Notes Suitable for IMC and Night training as well as PPL training and solo hire (subject to certain restrictions). It has a very nice interior and is beautiful aircraft to fly. We will consider hour building packages on this aircraft if there is enough interest. The Flight Manual (POH) is available at the flying school and all pilots must familiarise themselves with the details contained within this before flight.
If you haven’t flown before you are required to spend a minimum of 45 hours in the air before you take your final skill test. 25 hours must be dual (with an instructor) and ten hours solo with you acting as pilot in command. Five of your solo hours must be cross-country i.e. away from your base airfield.
You will also be required to study for and take multiple-choice exams in 9 subjects. All exams can be taken at our premises at Blackpool Airport
The course can be completed in as little as a month depending on weather, however most people in full time employment take between 6 and 12 months. We would recommend completing the course in as short a period as possible so skills remains fresh.
Yes, we also offer an intensive Private Pilots Course. This course is run in a professional manner, expecting the student to attend the school, wherever possible, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5-00 pm. The course covers and supplies everything required to complete the Private Pilots Course in a 4-8 week period, student and weather dependent
You must be a minimum of 17 years old to obtain your licence. You may start training from the age of 14 and go solo at 16 (but you must hold a Class 2 medical certificate).
Students wishing to complete the PPL course will need to be capable of passing a medical before being allowed to fly solo or take the final flight test. Typically students will undertake a Class 2 medical with an Approved Medical Examiner. The Class 2 medical is a basic medical examination that most reasonably healthy people are capable of passing.
Weight restrictions will depend on the specific aircraft used for training. However, it is unlikely for there to be a weight issue as our aircraft are typically four seaters.
The course concludes with a flight test the costs of which are normally additional to the standard course fee.
Yes. There are 9 multiple choice theory exams that can be taken during the course the costs of which are normally additional to the standard course fee.
The Private Pilots Licence (PPL) permits you to act as the pilot in command of an aircraft for private use. The licence, which includes a Single Engine Piston (SEP) Land Rating, permits the holder to carry passengers in visual conditions during daylight hours. The syllabus includes both practical flight training and ground-based study.