Private Pilot Licence A Private Pilot Licence (PPL) allows you to fly an aircraft on your own, anywhere in Australia, without needing prior authorization from an instructor. You can also legally share the aircraft hiring cost with your passengers, however you cannot fly for hire or reward unless you have a commercial pilot licence. Prior to commencing a PPL course you must pass a class 2 medical exam with a designated aviation medical examiner and hold or be eligible to hold an aviation security identification card (ASIC). A Private Pilot Licence is broken down into three main modules: Module 1: First Solo Module 2: General Flying Progress Test Module 3: Private Pilot Licence Flight Options Private Pilot Licence course Instructors Flight Options only employs highly experienced aviation leaders who specialize in Flight Instruction. This equates to quality training and prioritizing safety for our clients. The Instructors at Flight Options are available to provide assistance and guidance throughout your course duration. Course Times Our Private Pilot Licence course is conducted periodically throughout the year. Please contact Flight Options for upcoming course start dates. Like Flight Options on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest course information and dates. Location of this pilot course The Flight Options PPL course is conducted at our Queensland based Flight Training Centre, located on the Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD, Australia. Course Duration The Private Pilot Licence course can be completed on a full time basis in approximately 6 weeks. This time frame is dependent on variables, such as weather conditions and client aptitude. Aircraft used for training Flight Options operate the Cessna 162 Skycatcher aircraft for the PPL course. Other aircraft that are available on request include: •Cessna 172 Skyhawk •Cessna 182 Skylane Course Components A PPL consists of two components, Flying and Theoretical Knowledge: Flying Prior to the flight test, Flight Options syllabus hours below should achieve the competencies for the PPL as stated in the CASA DAY VFR Syllabus. •42 hours dual flying •10 hours solo flying •13 hours in a Simulator Theoretical Knowledge Flight Options offers comprehensive structured lectures for BAK and PPL theory as part of the PPL course. •Prior to flying solo a Pre-Solo theory examination and a Flight Radio theory examination must be passed. •Prior to flying solo in the designated training area an Area Solo theory examination must be passed. •Prior to the GFPT a Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) examination must be passed •Prior to the PPL flight test a PPL cyber exam must be passed. If you would like more information about our Private Pilot Licence course please contact us: Flight Options Flight Training Centre E: training@flightoptions.com.au P:1800 896 616 Click here to download the Flight Options PPL brochure
