Licence Additions for PPL Holders
Advanced PPL
The objective of the advanced PPL course is to provide further training to improve skill, increase confidence and broaden the knowledge of the new PPL holder over around 10 hours flying time.
The course is split into two phases, the first aiming to sharpen up existing skills, and demonstrate alternative methods of flying manoeuvres, and the second to introduce new, more advanced flying techniques to build on what was learnt at PPL level.
Night
The night qualification is usually carried out in one of our PA28 Warriors or the Arrow. The course is only done during the winter months and consists of a minimum of 5 hours, 3 of which must be dual with a 1 hour night navigation exercise. Solo time must include 5 full stop landings. The remaining time may be either solo or dual.
IMC
This course allows the licence holder to operate in instrument flight conditions and to use approach aids, subject to certain minima. It is only valid in the UK. The training comprises 15 hours of which 10 are spent in simulated instrument conditions using screens placed inside the aircraft; the remaining 5 hours is applied instrument flying.
The student is taught to use the Instrument Landing System (ILS), the non-directional beacon (NDB) and surveillance radar approach (SRA). The student will also learn how to fly with simulated instrument failures.
The IMC course has a mandatory written exam, however there are exemptions if you have completed your ATPL ground studies
Hour Building
In order to obtain a CPL(A) an applicant must have logged 150 hours total time prior to starting the course and 200 hours total time including 100 hours in command for licence issue. The purpose of the structured hour building programme is not only to accrue these hours, but also to develop the student's flying skills in preparation for the more advanced training on the CPL course.
With this course after you have completed 10 hours you gain a free hour in the Simulator with one of our Commercial Instructors to assess your progress. This will identify any weak areas to work on in the next 10 hours flying time.
Complex single
This course will enable the holder of a JAA PPL(A) to fly a 'complex' aircraft. A complex aircraft is defined as one that has a retractable undercarriage and a variable pitch propeller. There would be a minimum of 5 hours differences training, either done on our Piper Arrow or Piper Lance.
MEP
The pre-entry requirement for the training of a Multi-Engine Piston Rating is that the candidate must have a minimum of 70 hours pilot in command (PIC).
The course is usually completed within 1 week, it comprises of; 6 hours flight time, 7 hours ground school, a flight test of less than 1 hour and a ground examination.
During the course, the student will be taught to operate the aircraft with both engines working and with one engine inoperative.
The Flight Centre offers training for the multi-engine rating in a DA42 Twinstar or PA44 Seminole. The Twinstar aircraft is equipped to airline standards with the latest technology glass cockpit Garmin G1000. The PA44 Seminole boasts a GNS530, Nav/Com, RMI & HSI a three axis autopilot.
