Commercial Flight Training
The flight training shall comprise a total of at least 105 hours. Within the total of 105 hours, applicants shall complete at least:
| 35 hours of dual instruction |
| 70 hours as a pilot in command including: – 5 hours flight time in aeroplanes shall be completed at night comprising 4 hours of dual instruction and including at least 1 hour of cross-country navigation and 5 solo take offs and 5 solo full stop landings – 15 hours of instrument flight instruction |
Course Aims
The aim of the CPL (A) course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to operate a single-pilot single-engine aircraft in commercial air transportation and to obtain the CPL (A).
At the completion of the course, the student will be eligible for issue of a Commercial Pilot License under the Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing) Regulations, 2022, as amended.
Course Duration
The course shall last not less than nine (9) months and not more than twenty-four (24) months.
Pre-entry Requirements
An applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Hold a PPL(A) with a valid Class 1 medical certificate from an approved medical doctor. Have sufficient knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, and English to facilitate in the understanding of the theoretical knowledge instruction content of the course. The applicant shall demonstrate knowledge on the above subjects to the Head of Training, by writing a pre-entry knowledge test.
Enrollment
Upon enrollment, an applicant will fill out an official application form and shall have with them the following:
- Four (4) passport photographs.
- PPL (A) with valid Class 1 Medical certificate.
- A logbook endorsement from authorized instructor.
- Validated photocopy of high School certificate or equivalent diploma.
- His or her flight Logbook.
- Validated photocopy of ID or passport.
- 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 training: To instruct the students in a pure theoretical principle.
- Practical flight training: To instruct the student in the execution of the theoretical and practical principle.
Theoretical Training
The theoretical training is conducted from Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 01:00pm.
The course will comprise eight (8) theoretical subjects, 250 hours of instruction (1 hour = 60 minutes instruction), which includes formal classroom work, progress tests, and sample exams. The eight (8) subjects are analyzed as follows:
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| Subject | Duration | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 250 hours |
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