Flight Training
Have you ever dreamed of becoming a pilot of a light aircraft ?
Alternatively, perhaps you've thought of having a trial lesson, or giving a trial lesson to a loved one as a gift, which start from as little as £80
Our instructors are friendly and welcoming. They will put you at ease from the beginning of your trial lesson
Why not come and 'give it a go' ? The aerial views of this beautiful Island are something to be seen
If you are already a pilot in training or an existing licence holder, our instructors can assist with further training to achieve your desired ratings and type conversions etc.
If you have any questions, would like to book a trial lesson or purchase a gift voucher, please contact us directly
Private Pilot's Licence
The training course for the
Private Pilot’s
Licence (PPL), currently calls for a minimum of 45 hours of flight
training, broken down into a minimum of 25 hours of dual instruction,
and a minimum of 10 hours of solo flying. The solo flying must include a
minimum of 5 hours of solo cross-country flying, with a qualifying
cross-country flight of 140 nautical miles including stops at two
additional aerodromes. Please note, a medical examination is required
prior to the first solo flight.
Ground school for the course requires a minimum of 100 hours of study
(this includes pre-flight and post-flight briefings, lectures,
interactive computer-based study and directed self study). Examinations
(multiple choice format, maximum 20 questions), must be passed in the
following subjects; 1. Aviation Law. 2. Operational Procedures. 3.
Meteorology. 4. Navigation. 5. Aircraft General. 6. Principles of
Flight. 7. Communications. 8. Flight Performance and Planning. 9. Human
Performance and Limitations.
On completion of the course, a final flight test will be required
Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) Rating
Subsequent to completing your PPL, an IMC Rating may be added, either in your own aircraft, or our airways equipped Cessna 172 aircraft
Differences Training
Tailwheel, Variable Pitch Propeller and Retractable Undercarriage differences training may be completed on your own aircraft. Please enquire about our rates
Class Rating
We can re-validate your Single Engine (Piston)
Landplane rating at our Sandown facility
Renewal of a lapsed rating will require an appointment with our flying
examiner, based at Shoreham airport
Night Rating
Night Rating training is currently unavailable. However, this may be offered in the future, as airfield facilities allow
