We have Katie Wheeler our instructor available Thursday, Fridays and Sundays. Book you lessons with Wayne on 0274535422
Get a Pilot’s License (PPL)
If you only want to fly privately, or as a hobby, this is the license for you. A Private Pilot’s license allows you to take passengers in an airplane, anywhere in the country for your own purposes.
Age
You may be any age to begin training, however you must be 16 to go solo and 17 to be issued a Private Pilot License.
Medical
You need to have a minimum of a Drivers DL9 medical certificate to fly solo and hold a PPL. A regular Fit and healthy person should pass without problem.
Exams
- Flight Radio Telephony
- Human Factors
- Meteorology
- Aircraft Technical Knowledge and Principles of Flight
- Navigation
- Law
These are external examinations which are multi-choice, requiring a 70% pass rate. NCEA credits can be issued for achievements such as passing exams and first solo.
Flight Time
You must complete at least 50 hours total flight training with an organisation like the Rotorua Aero Club. The minimum hour requirements are as follows:
- 15 hours dual instruction
- 15 hours solo flight
- 5 hours instrument flight
- 10 hours cross-country navigation training
- 5 hours Terrain and Weather Awareness Dual Instruction
On completion of the PPL flight training Syllabus, you must pass a practical flight test which will include all normal and emergency in-flight manoeuvres. This flight test is proving you can accurately control an aircraft without assistance in any scenario, while demonstrating Airmanship and compliance with Civil Aviation Rules.
Restrictions
A Private Pilot licence is similar to a driver’s licence in the way that you are almost unrestricted for personal use, but you cannot fly commercially, or, for hire or reward – A commercial licence (CPL) is required for this.
Our Instructor
Our C-Cat instructor Katie joins us every Friday and Sunday to assist with your training needs. To make a booking please send us an e-mail or through the clubs Facebook page.
Our Courses
Learning to fly requires some study as well, for your PPL you will be required to sit six exams which are all listed in the link below. While we can also offer CPL training, due to low demand at present, please contact us for more information or to arrange to attend a course.