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Ratings, renewals and conversions.

Already a pilot? Add a rating, get current again or convert onto a new type. We submit and collect all your paperwork from the SACAA on your behalf.

Garmin glass cockpit of Sling ZU-PBD in flight

Pilot services

Stay current, keep progressing.

Conversions

We offer conversions to the Sling 2, Sling TSi and Sling High Wing.

Renewals

Licence renewal flight tests and recurrency training for expired pilot licences on the Sling 2, Sling TSi and Sling High Wing. We submit and collect all paperwork from the SACAA on your behalf.

Owner training

We specialise in owner training: bring your own aircraft and we'll get you done. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Endorsements

Turbo, variable-pitch propeller and EFIS endorsements.

Advanced piloting techniques

Sharpen your handling skills with an instructor.

Foreign validations

Flying in South Africa on a foreign licence? We handle the process.

Night rating

Night rating.

A night rating can be completed after you have finished your PPL. The rating allows you to fly at night in VFR conditions and introduces you to basic instrument flying. Training is done in our two-seater, locally designed and manufactured Sling.

The course includes

  • Sunset to Sunrise textbook
  • 15 hours of dual flight training with an instructor
  • 5 hours of ground school briefings (theoretical training)
  • SACAA night exam
  • A final night flight test and briefing

Instrument rating

Instrument rating.

An instrument rating allows you to fly in reduced or poor visibility, relying on the aircraft instruments in IMC or under IFR. Training is done in our two-seater, locally designed and manufactured Sling.

The course includes

  • 40 hours of IFR flight training
  • 15 hours of ground school briefings
  • SACAA IFR exam

Instructor ratings

Become an instructor.

Share your passion for flying. We offer both the NPL and the CPL instructor’s rating.

CPL instructor's rating (requires a current CPL)

  • 20 hours of "patter" training
  • 80 hours of ground school and briefings
  • 2 SACAA exams for CPL instructors
  • Test with a DFE

NPL instructor's rating (requires a current NPL)

  • 20 hours of "patter" training
  • 40 hours of ground school and briefings
  • Test with a DFE

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Experience the thrill of flight.

Book an introductory flight in a Sling 2, or talk to us about the right licence for you.