The Course leading to the award of a PPL(H) consist of flight and ground instruction designed so the pilot under training is given the experience, the competence in flying and the knowledge of aviation technical matters necessary to pass the flight test and the ground examinations to the standard required by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in accordance with new Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) directives.

The minimum flying experience required to qualify for the issue of a PPL(H) is 45 hours of which 10 hours is solo. For the holder of a PPL(A) the minimum is 39 hours. The student must pass a flying test and ground examination in 6 subjects

• Aviation Law and Operational Procedures
• Aircraft General Knowledge & Principles of Flight
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Navigation
• Meteorology
• Human Performance & Limitations
• Radiotelephony

Although the minimum time required by the CAA is 45 hours, the majority of students will need slightly more to reach the necessary standard. Whilst it is perfectly possible to complete the course in the minimum period, you should expect that it may take you longer.