Commercial Pilot Training In South Africa

In South Africa, a private pilot license (PPL) is issued by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and allows the holder to act as the pilot in command of an aircraft for non-commercial purposes.

1] Eligibility

• You must be at least 15 years old to go solo and 17 years old before you can obtain your Private Pilot License
• Student Pilot License
• A minimum of a Class 2 medical certificate obtained from an approved aviation medical examiner. We can assist you in making the relevant appointments.
• Must pass all theoretical SACAA exams
• Meet the English Language Proficiency standards

2] Theoretical Training

Students are expected to pass the following subjects with at least 75% before they can qualify for the Private Pilot License:

• Principles of Flight
• Air Law
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Flight Planning and Performance
• Human Performance and Limitations
• Aircraft Technical and General
• Restricted Radio Telephony Certificate

3] Practical Training

The minimum number of hours required to obtain your Private Pilot License on a fixed wing aircraft are 45, which consists of:

• At least 25 hours of dual flight training with an instructor
• At least 5 hours of dual cross-country navigation flight with an instructor
• 15 hours of solo flight training, including a minimum of 5 hours solo cross-country navigation flight
• Practical flight and navigational skill test

N.B:Navigation training could be extended to compensate for controlled airspace communication.

Each flying session includes a theoretical and / or briefing component before and after each flight. The student is required to prepare beforehand.