Private Pilot License
Private Pilot License
A Private Pilot License (PPL) allows individuals to operate an aircraft for personal use, without pay. It provides essential knowledge and skills for future pilot training, enabling flights day and night in visual conditions. Requirements for a PPL are set by the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) and vary by country. In India, private pilot courses are offered at various aviation schools and are shorter than Commercial Pilot License (CPL) programs, covering topics like flight fundamentals, check ride prep, traffic patterns, and emergency procedures.
Prerequisites
- Applicant must be at least 17 years of age for issuance of Private Pilot License
- Applicant must hold a Class 2 Medical
- Experience— Not less than 40 hrs of flight time as Pilot.
- Medical Fitness— A certificate of physical fitness from an approved medical practitioner.
- Educational Qualification— xth or equivalent Examination from a recognised Board.
- Medical Fitness— A certificate of physical fitness from an approved medical practitioner.
- Skill— Competency to perform the procedures and manoeuvres to the satisfaction of an Examiner, within a period of six months immediately preceding the date of application.
- Should be able to read , write , understand and speak English
Course Details
To obtain a PPL License, every candidate must pass the DGCA PPL exams. These exams are held quarterly, providing four opportunities each year.
Candidates should prepare in the following subjects:
- Air Regulations
- Aviation Meteorology
- Air Navigation
- Technical General
- Technical Specific
Key Features:
The Private Pilot Course enables you to earn the basic pilot license certification (FAA/ICAO PPL).
PPL holder can fly solo for fun and leisure.
The PPL course is short-term, requiring 40-50 hours of flying experience to obtain the license.
The minimum eligibility criteria include having completed 10th grade and being at least 16 years old.
It also provides the opportunity to advance to Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) programs.
Program Overview
Completed 10th grade from a recognized board or university, or an equivalent examination.
English Proficiency: You need to understand, read, and write in English to enroll in the PPL course.
Class II Medical certificate from a DGCA-designated medical practitioner.
Must be at least 16 years old at the time of joining Maverick Aviation and 17 years old to receive the PPL.
Stage 1: Ground Classes in India (2-3 months)
- 10TH And 12TH Board Verification
- Police Verification
- Class 2 Medical from DCCA Approved Medical Examiner
- Computer Number from DCA Exam Portal "Pariksha"
- Profile Creation on Egca (e-Governance of Civil Aviation)
- Class 1 Medical at IAF Medical Centre/ DGCA Approved Civil hospital
- VISA Formalities
- DCCA written Exam in Air Navigation, Meteorology and Air Regulations
Stage 2: Flying Training in South Africa (12-15 months)
- Flying training in South Africa
- Issue of South African CPL, Radio Licence and ELP Certificate level 4
Stage 3: Flying Test and Licence Conversion (1-2 months)
- Flight Tests in India in DGCA Approved Flying Training Institute
- Compilation of documents, paperwork and submission to DGCA
- Issue of Indian CPL by DGCA
Frequently Asked Questions
A PPL allows you to fly an aircraft for personal, non-commercial use.
You must be at least 16 years old, have completed 10th grade, and hold a Class II Medical certificate.
Training typically requires 40-50 hours of flight time and varies based on individual progress.
Topics include flight fundamentals, navigation, emergency procedures, and flight regulations.
Yes, proficiency in English is required for understanding instructions and communications.