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Private Pilots Licence

Private Pilots Licence (PPL)

For those of you who wish to hire or use your own light aircraft, the Private Pilots Licence (PPL) course offers you the training and experience you need. All of our training is approved by the CAA. If you want to go further and pursue a professional aviation career via the Modular route, the Private Pilots Licence (PPL) is the first step.
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The Private Pilots Licence (PPL) course at ACS Flight Training combines both practical flight training and the theoretical knowledge required to fly light aircraft within the UK and Europe. The course requires a minimum of 45 hours flying time – including ten hours solo – ending with a skills test with an examiner. The skills test will examine your general handling and navigation skills.

Course Fees
£12500
  • Payment plans can also be discussed.
  • Fee includes:
  • - 45 hours total time
  • - CAA theory exams - first attempt
  • - Unlimited landings at Perth Airport
  • Course fee excludes:
  • - Accommodation
  • - Additional flight training (if required)
  • - Medical
  • - PPL Skills Test
  • - R/T practical exam
  • - Licence issue fee
  • - Ground school materials and checklists
  • - Annual Membership
  • Terms and conditions apply.
  • EXAMINATIONS
  • There are nine theory exams to be completed covering important topics including:
  • - Aviation Law
  • - Human Performance
  • - Meteorology
  • - Communications
  • - Principles of Flight
  • - Operational Procedures
  • - Flight Performance & Planning
  • - Aircraft General Knowledge
  • - Navigation
  • All of the exams are in the multiple-choice format and require a 75% pass mark.
  • Course breakdown
  • - Pre-flight and post-flight briefings
  • - Multiple-choice CAA examinations
  • - Total Flying 45 Hours
  • - Dual flying: 25-35 hours
  • - Solo Flying: 10 Hours
  • Pre-requisites:
  • - Valid CAA Class 1 or 2 medical before first solo flight.
  • - Minimum age to commence: 14yrs
  • - Minimum age for solo flight: 16yrs
  • - Licence issue: 17yrs

What are the payment options for this course?


  • Option 1 - Pay in two installments
  • Option 2 - Pay As You Go after each lesson
  • Option 3 - Pay in blocks of 5 or 10 hours

Get started with your first flight lesson

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Contact Us

ACS Aviation Ltd,
Hangar 3,
Perth Airport, Scone,
Perthshire,
PH2 6PL