In order to qualify for the South African Private Pilots Licence, you will need to be at least 17 years of age, a holder of a valid Student Pilots Licence and a holder of a class one or two medical certificate.
A practical flight test needs to be conducted by a grade two flying instructor.
The following are the MINIMUM requirements before undertaking the practical flight test:
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Must be at least 17 years of age
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Hold a class 1 or 2 medical certificate
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Hold a restricted or general radiotelephony certificate
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Hold a valid Student Pilot License
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Hold an ICAO language proficiency certificate (min. level 4)
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45 hours total flight time by the end of the course, the 45 hours must include:
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≥ 25 dual hours with an instructor
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≥ 15 solo hours as PIC
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≥ 5 hours cross country PIC
25 Dual hours on PA28-161 @ R2290.00 per hour - Training
15 Solo hours on PA28-161 @ R1950.00 per hour - Training
Total
= R57,250.00
= R29,250.00
= R86,500.00
15 Hours @ R450 (minimum by law) - Briefing
3 Dual hours on PA28-161 @ R2290 - Flight Test
2 Hours @ R450 – Ground Evaluation / Test
PPL Kit including all PPL notes (without Headsets)
Exams (7 x R190) with Radio exam (R490)
Total
= R6,750.00
= R6,870.00
= R900.00
= R7,601.50
= R1,830.00
= R23,951.50
= R110,451.50
Additional costs (payable directly to the service provider)
English proficiency exam
Medical Class II
Restricted radio license
CAA fees (SPL and PPL)
PPL ground lectures (if required)
Pilot excess insurance - Annual
= R800.00
= R2,000.00
= R800.00
= R990.00
= R10,050.00
= R2,280.00