PPL - What is a Private Pilot License?

Private Pilot License (PPL)

A Private Pilot License (PPL) enables an individual to fly as a first or second pilot in non-commercial operations. To obtain this license, candidates must be at least 17 years old, have a clean criminal record, and be free of any medical conditions that would prevent them from flying. The flight training time required for a PPL is 45 hours, excluding the check flight.

PPL Theory Lessons

(a) General Topics:

• Air Law
• Human Performance
• Meteorology
• Communications

(b) Specific Topics for Different Aircraft Categories:

• Flight Principles
• Operating Procedures
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Aircraft General Knowledge
• Navigation