Course Aims
The aim of the ATPL (A) course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to enable them to apply for UCAA ATPL aeronautical knowledge examinations.
Course Duration
The course shall last not less than two (2) months and not more than six (6) months.
Pre-entry Requirements
According to UCAA PEL Reg 83 of 2020, before admission, an applicant must have sufficient knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, and English to facilitate an understanding of the theoretical knowledge instruction content of the The applicant shall demonstrate his knowledge on the above subjects, to the Head of Training, by writing a pre-entry knowledge aptitude test.
Be at least 21 years of age |
Hold a valid and current commercial pilots license and instrument rating |
Hold a valid Class 1 medical certificate |
Have proof of completion of aeronautical knowledge requirements for CPL as prescribed in UCAA PEL regulation 68 of 2020 |
Enrollment
Upon enrollment, an applicant will fill out an official application form and shall have with them the following:
- Four (4) passport photographs.
- A logbook endorsement from authorized instructor.
- Validated photocopy of high School certificate or equivalent diploma.
- Validated photocopy of ID or passport.
- Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- A deposit of at least 40% of the total tuition fees for the course.
- Copy of Birth Certificate.
Course Details
The course shall comprise
- Theoretical knowledge instruction to the ATPL (A) knowledge level.
Theoretical Training
ATPL (A) theoretical knowledge course will comprise Eight (8) theoretical subjects, 250 hours of instruction (1 hour = 60 minutes instruction), which includes formal classroom work. The Eight subjects are analyzed as follows:
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Subject | Duration | Hours |
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AIR LAW | 2 weeks | 30 hours |
AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE | 2 weeks | 30 hours |
FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND PLANNING | 3 weeks | 45 hours |
HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS | 2 weeks | 30 hours |
METEOROLOGY | 2 weeks | 30 hours |
NAVIGATION | 2 weeks | 34 hours |
OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES | 2 weeks | 26 hours |
PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT | 2 weeks | 35 hours |
TOTAL Residential Ground School | 258 hours |
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