Private Pilot License (PPL)

The flight training shall comprise a total of at least 45 hours. Within the total of 45 hours, applicants shall complete:

The aim of the PPL (A) course is to train the student pilot to fly safely and efficiently under Visual Flight Rules. At the completion of the course, the student will be eligible for issue of a Private Pilot License under the Civil Aviation (Personnel Licensing) Regulations, 2022, as amended.

The course shall last not less than six (6) months and not more than twenty-four (24) months.

An applicant for PPL (A) must be at least 17 years of age. Hold a valid Class 2 medical certificate from an approved medical doctor. Have a minimum of two principal passes at A’ Level or equivalent. Have a minimum score of 70% in the BAR Aviation Academy Aptitude Test.

Upon enrollment, an applicant will fill out an official application form and shall have with them the following:

• Twelve (12) passport photographs.
• Validated photocopy of high School certificate or equivalent diploma.
• Validated photocopy of ID or passport.
• Commitment letter of Sponsorship from the Sponsor or student in case he or she is sponsoring themselves.
• Validated copy of ID or passport of the Sponsor.
• Valid Class 2 Medical Certificate.
• A deposit of at least 40% of the total tuition fees for the course.
• Copy of Birth Certificate.

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.

The theoretical training is conducted from Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 01:00pm.

The course will comprise nine (9) theoretical subjects, 160 hours of instruction (1 hour = 60 minutes instruction), which includes formal classroom work. The theoretical subjects are analyzed as follows: