private pilot licence (ppl)

FLIGHT TRAINING

PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (ppl)

The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is the foundation for your modular training. We also have many students who opt to complete their PPL for their own recreational flying.

The course consists of 30 hours of dual training and 10 hours of supervised solo.

We offer the PPL course in 15-hour packages, prices can be found in the table. They include the equipment required for that stage of your training.

Our three 15-hour packages bring you a to a 45-hour total, which provides some margin should you need extra time above the 40-hour minimum.

We also have pay-as-you-go options available; please contact us for more information.

There are nine theoretical knowledge examinations to complete. These are generally self-study. There is one hour of mandatory ground school with an instructor. More is available if required. The theory examinations and online study material is included as part of our PPL packages.

The PPL training covers navigation, general aircraft handling, emergency training, circuits, solo flight and preparation for the PPL skill test.

Many of our students complete the PPL as the first step towards their CPL MEIR. This is part of our modular flowchart. More information on that can be found here.

Learn More >

COURSE OVERVIEW

*Course duration is weather dependant

Overview
Duration
Course Duration
24-26 Week(s)*
Minimum Flight Hours
40 Hours
Examinations
9 Theory Exams

Private Pilot Licence

Price per 15 hour package inc. equipment

Aircraft
Price
S200
£4,500
PA28
£4,950
DA40
£5,850

All prices include VAT.

pRIVATE PILOT LICENCE

PRE-REQUisites

assessment

We recommend you have a trial lesson before starting the PPL course.

AGE

You must be 14 to log hours, 16 to go solo and 17 to get your PPL issued.

medical

You must be eligible for a UK CAA Part-MED Class 1 or 2 medical to complete the course.

ENGLISH

You must be able to meet English Language Proficiency Level 4 to an ICAO Standard.

For all course entry requirements, please contact us.

pRIVATE PILOT LICENCE

frequently asked questions

  • As a modular school, you can commit as much or as little time as you wish towards your training. We have many students who fly up to five or six times per week, and many who fly once or twice per week. The more time you can commit, the quicker you will be able complete your training. Average course durations are listed in each course section. All flight training is subject to weather as well as aircraft maintenance requirements, so course durations are just estimates.

  • We split the PPL payment down into three 15-hour packages. Pricing for these can be found above. These packages total to 45-hours of flight training. They include exams, specific items of equipment and online material for self-study.

    The PPL is officially a 40-hour course, so this package route gives you some margin if you don’t complete the course in minimum time. PPL training is very individual, so some students will complete the course quicker than others.

    Alternatively, we offer pay-as-you-go rates for all of our fleet if you wish to pay on a flexibile basis.

    Our packages and hourly rates include landing fees at Blackbushe.

    For detailed pricing, and to find out what each package includes, please contact us.

  • If you have no prior experience, we suggest you have a trial lesson before starting your training with Blackbushe. This ensures you enjoy flying before starting your PPL.

  • You do not need a medical to begin your training with Blackbushe, however, you will require a minimum of a UK CAA Class 2 Medical before your first solo. We highly encourage you to get your medical as soon as possible, or before you start.

  • For the PPL course, Blackbushe can accept students from 14. However, the minimum age to go solo is 16, and you must be 17 to get your licence issued. As such, if you are training on a full-time basis, we recommend not starting training until you are ~16 years of age.

  • At the end of your PPL course you will be recommended by your instructor to take the PPL skill test. As discussed above, the time at which you are ready for this varies between students. As you do not have to pay for your instructor, the skill test is billed seperate. You will be required to pay a private hire hourly rate for the aircraft, and the examiner directly. Please contact us for all of our hourly rates.

Learn More >

TRAINING AVAILABILITY

Blackbushe Flight Training books 6-8 weeks into the future for all training courses.

For availability information, or to be added to the waiting list, please contact the Operations Team.