PPL COURSE
Your trial lesson will count towards the Private Pilot's Licence requirements. The Herefordshire Aero Club is fully equipped to take you through the syllabus and beyond.  
     
  What's involved  
  The Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) specifies a minimum of 45 hours flying training, of which 10 hours must be solo. Clearly defined exercises cover aircraft familiarisation, climbing, descending, turning, slows flight and circuits, culminating in your first solo. Steep turns, emergency drills and instrument flying lead on to dual and solo navigation tasks. Practical tests in navigation and general handling complete the course. Early lessons are usually about an hour in length, though later tasks may require 2-3 hours. Flying is normally booked in advance with the office.  
     
  Are there any exams?  
 

The subjects are as follows:

  • Aviation Law
  • Aircraft General Knowledge, Principles of flight
  • Flight Performance and Planning. Navigation, Meteorology, and Operational Procedures
  • Human Performance and Limitations
  • Radiotelephony

Preparation is by arranged Groundschool and self-study

 
     
  Age limits  
 

No age limits apply to instructional flying, however a minimum age of 16 years applies to solo flying and 17 years to holding a licence.