License Overview

Our people become pilots!

We have various licenses and ratings on offer under the exceptional training by our incredible flight instructors. Your training takes place at one of the most beautiful flight schools in the world!

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PPL pilot at Stellenbosch

Private Pilot's License

As a Private Pilot, you are allowed to fly recreational flights in our aircraft available for Hire & Fly or in your own aircraft.

There is no better place to fly than in the Western Cape!

Requirements to obtain your PPL:
- A minimum age of 17 years (solo at 16)
- 25 Hrs dual with instructor
- 15 Hrs solo
- 5 Hrs Cross Country Solo
- Pass PPL Theory (8 subjects)
- Class I or II medical

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Commercial Pilot's License

With a Commercial Pilot Licence you may carry passengers or cargo and be rewarded for your skill.

We are proud to say that we have trained many pilots that are flying all over the world on Airliners, Island Sea Planes, Bush Pilots, Charter Pilots, Medivac Crew & Cargo Aircraft.

You can obtain your CPL on a single Engine or Twin Engine Aircraft.

Requirements to obtain your CPL:

- A minimum age of 18 years
- A valid PPL with night rating
- 200 Hrs flight time including
- Pass the CPL Theory
- Class I Medical

Flight time breakdown:
100 Hrs PIC
10 Hrs PIC at night
20 Hrs IF (10 Hrs in the sim)
50 Hrs Cross Country


Theory breakdown:

Meteorology
Radio Aids
Flight Planning
Aircraft Technical
Instruments
Air Law & Procedures
Human Performance
Navigation & Plotting

Night rating training at SFC

Night Rating

The Night Rating allows the pilot to fly the aircraft at night in VFR conditions.

The requirements to obtain a night rating is as follows:

- Hold a valid PPL
- You must undergo at least 10hrs of Instrument Instruction:
5hrs may be done on an approved FSTD (Flight Simulation Training Device)
-Not less than 5 take-offs and landings by night, whilst under dual instruction, must be completed
- A triangular dual night cross-country of at least 150nm
- A theoretical knowledge examination must be written
- A flight test with a Grade I or II instructor must be passed 

IFR Rating at SFC

Instrument Rating

The Instrument rating allows the pilot to fly the aircraft with reference solely to the instruments in weather conditions that are below the minimum requirements to fly by VFR (Visual Flight Rules).

The rating can be completed as a single-engine or multi-engine IF Rating.

The Instrument Rating requires 40 Hrs of flying of which 20 is in the Simulator and 20 in the aircraft.

A test is done by a Designated Flight Examiner, DFE.

The Instrument Rating makes the Commercial Pilot's Licence more attractive to possible employers. Speak to us to schedule a meeting with our CFI to find out more. 

Instructor rating at SFC

Instructor's Rating

As the holder of a Gr III Instructors Rating, you will be able to conduct (initial) Ab Initio training on the aircraft you are rated on. After a certain amount of instruction, you will be able to obtain your Gr II instructors rating. This will allow you to conduct more advanced training (Night Ratings, Instrument Ratings, PPL Skills Tests etc).

The requirements to obtain an Instructor's Rating:
A valid CPL or higher
A valid Instrument Rating
Pass the theoretical Exams
20 hours Instruction (Patter)
Flight test with a Designated Examiner 

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