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FAA PPL
With Remote Ground Training
Overview
Of the Course
PPL (A) training is the first step towards becoming a professional pilot and our online theory courses are designed for applicants with 0 to little flight experience.
FAA Private Pilot License – PPL (A) is a qualification that allows the holder to fly on single engine land (SEL) aircraft in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) as pilot-in-command (PIC) or co-pilot on aircraft in non-commercial operations without remuneration. PPL (A) training is the first step towards becoming a professional pilot and designed for applicants with 0 flight experience. Once you complete your PPL(A) training, you will get your Private Pilot License and SEL (Single Engine Land) qualification.
Ground Training
The theoretical part of the training that takes place in the classroom and is taught by our flight instructors, certified by the FAA. In order to complete the Private Pilot License under Part 141, there is a minimum requirement of 35 hours of ground training. The Ground Training is divided into 3 stages. During the ground school training, the student will have 3 exams, one for each stage.
Exams
Exams
The final aeronautical knowledge and practical test is the Check Ride. It will be taken at the end of all the training and consist of an oral and practical exam. Once the student passes this exam, he will obtain the Private Pilot License.
Flight Training
In order to obtain a Private Pilot License, the student must complete a minimum of 35 hours of flight under Part 141 and a minimum of 40 hours of flight under Part 61.
Part 141
Part 61
Exams
Part 141
- 35 hours minimum total time
- 5 hours of solo flight minimum, including local and cross country
- One cross country of more than 50 NM and another of 100 NM
- One night cross country dual
Part 61
- 40 hours minimum total time
- 10 hours of solo flight minimum, including local and cross country
- One cross country of more than 50 NM and another of 100 NM
- One night cross country dual.
Exams
The final aeronautical knowledge and practical test is the Check Ride. It will be taken at the end of all the training and consist of an oral and practical exam. Once the student passes this exam, he will obtain the Private Pilot License.
Course Curriculum
Requirements
16 Years Old
16 years of age & above
Class 3 Medical License
Must hold a Valid Class 3 Medical Certificate
Qualifications
Must be Proficient in English, Math, and Physics
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