Private Pilot License (Aeroplane)
Aim of the Cource
The aim of the Private Pilot License Course conducted by the AAC Flight Academy is to provide candidates seeking their first Pilot License, a sound theoretical knowledge of single engine aeroplaneoperation and to equip candidates with skills necessary for the safe and competent operation of single engine aeroplane, under Visual Flight Rules.
A PPL can be considered your first license towards the career in aviation.
Course Structure
The Ground Training for the Private Pilot License Course includes a minimum total of 210 hours of Instructions which can comprise of classroom instructions, presentations, computer-based- training, discussions, progress tests, etc.
The outline Ground Training Curricula is as follows:
- Air Law
- A/C General Knowledge
- Flight Performance and Planning
- Human Performance & Limitations
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Operational Procedures
- Principles of Flight
- Communications
- 3 Months of Flight Training conducted at Ratmalana covering following practical flying skills accomplishing 45 Hours of Flight Training
- General Flight Training (Climbs and Descends, Straight and Level, Turning, Emergency Procedures)
- Basic Instrument Flying (Learning to Fly using your Instrument
- Night flying (5 Hours of Night Flying allowing you to exercise your PPL Privileges during night Time
- Cross Country Flying (Flying outside local training area to teach you Navigation skills)
Awarding Body
Kingston University,
London,
United Kingdom
Course Duration
Full-Time duration 6 Months
03 month Ground Training
03 month Flight Training (approx.)
Pre-Entry Requirements
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Age Requirement
A Candidate registering to the Private Pilot License Course shall be at least 16 years of age (An applicant For PPL shall be at least 17 years of age).
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Educational Requirements
A Candidate shall have obtained minimum of six passes including English Mathematics and Science at the GCE Ordinary Level Examination, with a Credit Pass for English and a Credit Pass or either Mathematics or Science, or an equivalent qualification
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Medical Requirements
A Candidate for the PPL shall obtain and hold a valid Class 1 or Class 2 Medal Assessment.
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Language Requirements
A Candidates shall be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of written and spoken English Language.
Fees and Payment Structure
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First Two Years LKR 1,717,000
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University Fee GBP 1,500