NPL
National Pilot Licence
Recreational flying in a Light Sport Aircraft with one passenger, by day. The most cost-effective way to learn to fly.
- Minimum flight time
- 35 h
- Minimum age
- 17
- Aircraft
- Sling 2
From recreational flying to a career in aviation. Every course is tailored to you, with one-on-one ground school and dedicated instructors.
Pilot licences
Every course is tailored to you, with one-on-one ground school briefings and dedicated, appropriately qualified instructors.
Recreational flying in a Light Sport Aircraft with one passenger, by day. The most cost-effective way to learn to fly.
Fly more than one passenger and take the first step towards a commercial flying career.
Course fees R195 339 incl. VAT
About the PPLFor pilots who want to fly for a living. Includes PPL, night rating, instrument flying, hour building and the CPL test.
Course fees R759 194 incl. VAT
About the CPLAt a glance
| NPL | PPL | CPL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You can fly | One passenger, by day, for fun | More than one passenger, privately | For remuneration, as a career |
| Minimum flight time | 35 h | 45 h | 200 h (incl. PPL hours) |
| Full-time duration | Depends on how often you fly | About 3 months | About 9–12 months |
| Minimum age | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| Medical | Class 4 | Class 2 | Class 1 |
| Training aircraft | Sling | Sling | Sling |
| Course fees incl. VAT | On request | R195 339 | R759 194 |
NPL
A National Pilot Licence is a recreational licence that allows a pilot to fly with one passenger by day in a Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) with a maximum all-up weight of 600 kg. It is divided into two categories: Conventional Controlled Microlight (CCM) and Light Sport Aircraft (LSA).
Training is done in our two-seater, locally designed and manufactured Sling 2. The Sling has a sports-car feel and a glass cockpit with an almost 360° scenic view, and with its smooth manoeuvring it is fun to fly. The NPL can be upgraded to a PPL at a later stage.
In addition, you need a Class 4 medical certificate and a language proficiency certificate, and must be at least 17 years old. All flights are weather dependent and restricted to daytime flying. Ground school briefings are one-on-one; the restricted radio course is a group course. 35 hours of flight time is the SACAA minimum: progress depends largely on how often you fly and your natural ability. You may not fly for commercial gain.
PPL
A Private Pilot Licence allows you to fly more than one passenger (depending on the aircraft type and the relevant rating) and is the first step towards a Commercial Pilot Licence. Our Sling training aircraft are ideal for getting students familiar with the instrumentation of larger, more complex aircraft. A full-time PPL course takes about three months, but every course is tailored to your requirements.
Training is done in our two-seater, locally designed and manufactured Sling 2.
In addition, you need a Class 2 medical certificate and a language proficiency certificate, and must be at least 17 years old. All flights are weather dependent and restricted to daytime flying. Ground school briefings are one-on-one; the restricted radio course is a group course. 45 hours of flight time is the SACAA minimum: progress depends largely on how often you fly and your natural ability. You may not fly for commercial gain.
CPL
The Commercial Pilot Licence is for those who want to pursue a career in aviation: it allows you to fly for remuneration in a commercial environment. The minimum is 200 hours of flight time, including your PPL hours. The course is built up in stages (PPL, night rating, instrument flying, hour building and the CPL test), each with a theoretical component. Training is done in our two-seater, locally designed and manufactured Sling.
In addition, you need a Class 1 medical certificate and must be at least 18 years old. Training must be completed within 36 months of passing your last CPL exam, and the final flight test is with a Designated Flight Examiner (DFE). A full-time CPL course takes about 9 to 12 months, but every course is tailored to your requirements.
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