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JAR Private Pilot License PPL

The JAR PPL is recognised world wide and once you have obtained your licence you can rent one of our aircraft and tour the UK and Europe.

Training for the PPL consists of the following:

· A minimum of 45 hours flight training of which at least
(i) 25 hours dual instruction
(ii) 10 hours solo
(iii) 4 hours stall/spin awareness
(iv) 2 hours instrument flying

· 7 ground school exams
· Practical radio exam
· Final Skills Test with one of our resident flight examiners

You will also need to get a JAR Medical certificate from an approved Aviation Medical Examiner

National Private Pilot License (NPPL)

The NPPL is a cheaper but more restrictive license. It is limited to flight in UK territorial airspace. It is available on Self launching motor gliders, microlights and SEP (Land) class aircraft.

Training for the NPPL at Western Air is conducted on SEP (Land) class aircraft and consists of the following:

· A minimum of 32 hours flight training of which at least
(i) 22 hours dual instruction
(ii) 10 hours solo flight
(iii) 1 hour instrument flying

· 7 ground school exams
· A practical Radio exam
· A navigation flight test (minimum 1 hour) prior to Qualifying cross country
· A general flight test (minimum 1 hour)

You will also need a simple medical certificate signed by your GP