Our PPL course is the first step to becoming an Airline pilot – our Private Pilot License course is the way to go! Take the first step by taking an introductory flight with one of our experienced Flight Instructors. Remember if you decide to undertake PPL training, the pace of the course is entirely up to you.
Apply NowDownload Course Information You can do it full-time or indeed take a flying lesson every other weekend – our experienced Flight Instructors will guide you through the process. Your PPL training is your foundation training to be a pilot and starting with a professional, quality training academy is an absolute necessity.
Our Private Pilot License course is EASA Approved and is the first step to becoming a professional pilot.
You can complete the PPL programme in either our C152 or C172 aircraft which ARE the worlds most popular training aircraft. You will be required to:
• Complete a minimum of 45 hours of flying
instruction with your Instructor
• Complete 18 hours of briefings
• Pass an English Language Proficiency (ELP)
check
• Pass 9 theoretical knowledge examinations set
by the Irish Aviation Authority
• Pass a Class Two or Class one medical examination with an Aviation Medical Examiner
This largely depends on you and how much free time you have to dedicate to PPL Training. Expect to complete the course in 9 to 12 months.
Further information can be obtained by calling the office on (01) 6282930, or by email info@nfc.ie
The National Flight Centre offers approved courses starting with introductory flights and ranging from Private Pilot Licence (PPL) all the way through to Commercial Airline Pilot courses.
