Private Pilots Licence
Private Pilots Licence (PPL)
Whether you’re looking to enjoy the freedom of flying for leisure or take the first step towards a professional aviation career, our Private Pilot Licence (PPL) course provides the highest standard of training and experience. Fully approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the PPL allows you to hire or fly your own light aircraft with confidence. For those pursuing the Modular training route, it’s the essential foundation on which to build your future in aviation.
The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) course at ACS Flight Training combines comprehensive practical flight training with the theoretical knowledge required to fly light aircraft within the UK. The course requires a minimum of 40 hours of flying time, including at least ten hours of solo flight, and concludes with a skills test with an examiner. This final test assesses your general handling and navigation abilities to ensure you’re fully prepared to fly confidently and safely.
Course Fees
£11000- Payment plans can also be discussed.
- Fee includes:
- - 40 hours total time
- - UK 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 40 Hours
- - Dual flying: 30 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
