JAA Private Pilot's Licence (PPL)
In order to fly light aircraft, it is necessary to obtain a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL). The PPL is a recreational licence, which entitles the holder to fly almost anywhere in the world, so long as they are flying for non-commercial purposes.
Virtually anyone can learn to fly - you only need normal health and eyesight (with or without glasses) in order to pass the medical requirements (a Class 2 medical is the minimum requirement). There are no age limits for dual instruction, although the student pilot must be at least 17
years of age to be issued with a PPL, and any instruction received prior to a student's 14th birthday cannot be counted towards the licence.
At Flight Academy Blackpool we follow the JAR approved syllabus, which requires a minimum of 45 hours flight training.
The average student can obtain their PPL
within 45 to 55 hours of training depending on how regularly they fly.
Students who choose to spread their training over a longer period of time tend to suffer from lack of continuity and therefore require more training to meet the required standard.
Starting with general handling exercises you will quickly progress onto learning how to take-off and land the aircraft, before the thrill of your first solo flight. This is followed by advanced exercises such as cross country navigation.
Alongside the flight training, you are required to pass seven written exams covering the following subjects:
- Aviation Law & Procedures
- Meteorology
- Human Performance
- Navigation
- Flight Planning
- Technical
- Communications
These exams can all be taken at the school, with any ground school provided on a one to one basis as required.
At the end of the course a flight test is undertaken with an independent examiner. This skills test takes place at Blackpool, so there is no need to travel for the test. After obtaining your PPL it is possible to add a night qualification and other additional ratings to your licence. You may also then hire aircraft from us and exercise the privileges of your newly acquired licence
sharing your new found freedom with your friends and family!.
The night qualification may also be obtained during PPL training.
This qualification consists of a five hour course which can be counted towards your 45 hours
of flight time required for PPL issue. All you have to pay for is the additional night touch-and-go's (approximately 10).
How much will it cost?
Learning to fly doesn't have to cost the earth. Flight Academy Blackpool offers the cheapest flight training rates in the country because of our innovative cost effective ways of providing you with the best aircraft. Our partnership with Aircraft Grouping Ltd means that we are able to offer our students a substantially reduced hourly rate for PPL training.
The price you pay for your training also depends on the type of aircraft you wish to fly. All of our prices include VAT and there are no hidden charges.
Non-Group Member Hourly Rates
| Aircraft Type | Price | Landing Fee |
| Cessna 152 | £120 | £11.36 |
| Slingsby T67A | £145 | £11.36 |
| Piper PA28-181 Archer III | £145 | £14.70 |
Group Member Hourly Rates
| Aircraft Type | Price | Landing Fee |
| Cessna 152 | £95 | £11.36 |
| Slingsby T67A | £110 | £11.36 |
| Piper PA28-181 Archer III | £110 | £14.70 |
JAA PPL Packages
Buying
a package is by far the most cost-effective way of funding your training. Our packages include:
- 45 Hours instruction in our well equipped aircraft
- Groundschool for all pre-flight and post flight briefs and de-briefs
- First attempt at each of the seven written examinations
- Radio Telephony practical examination
- Skills test fee
- PPL Starter pack which includes a logbook, checklist, kneeboard and series 1 of the Air Pilot's Manual series of books
| Aircraft Type | Price* |
Price |
| Cessna 152 | £4725 | £5235 |
| Slingsby T67A | £6075 | £6585 |
| Piper PA28-181 Archer III | £6075 | £6735 |
* Excludes landing fees.
