• The aim of the Private Pilot License Course conducted by the AAC Flight Academy is to provide candidates seeking their first Pilot License, a sound theoretical knowledge of single engine aeroplaneoperation and to equip candidates with skills necessary for the safe and competent operation of single engine aeroplane, under Visual Flight Rules.
• A PPL can be considered your first license towards the career in aviation.

Ground Training

The Ground Training for the Private Pilot License Course includes a minimum total of 210 hours of Instructions which can comprise of classroom instructions, presentations, computer-based- training, discussions, progress tests, etc.

The outline Ground Training Curricula is as follows

• Air Law
• A/C General Knowledge
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Human Performance & Limitations
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Operational Procedures
• Principles of Flight
• Communications

Flight Training

• 3 Months of Flight Training conducted at Ratmalana covering following practical flying skills accomplishing 45 Hours of Flight Training
• General Flight Training (Climbs and Descends, Straight and Level, Turning, Emergency Procedures)
• Basic Instrument Flying (Learning to Fly using your Instrument
• Night flying (5 Hours of Night Flying allowing you to exercise your PPL Privileges during night Time
• Cross Country Flying (Flying outside local training area to teach you Navigation skills)

• Age Requirement
  A Candidate registering to the Private Pilot License Course shall be at least 16 years of age (An applicant For PPL shall be at least 17 years of age).

• Educational Requirements
  A Candidate shall have obtained minimum of six passes including English Mathematics and Science at the GCE Ordinary Level Examination, with a Credit Pass for English and a Credit Pass or either Mathematics or Science, or an equivalent qualification

• Medical Requirements
  A Candidate for the PPL shall obtain and hold a valid Class 1 or Class 2 Medal Assessment.

• Language Requirements
  A Candidates shall be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of written and spoken English Language

• Full Time duration 6 Months
  3 month Ground Training
  3 moth Flight Training (approx.)