Pilot Training

Overview

Lanseria International Airport

The ability to train and fly from a busy international airport, contributes volumes to a student pilot's confidence. At some point in your flying career you will be required to fly through extremely busy airspace and land at large airports.

Early exposure to and experience with these exact conditions, contributes invaluable skill and situational awareness to your flying ability. And remember that all of us, even your instructors, are constantly learning. Be prepared for a lifelong enrolment to the institution known as "Aviation". Your flying education has only begun once you have qualified. It never stops.

In association with Foster Aero International, the Flight Academy is situated at Lanseria International Airport. Studies have named Lanseria International the busiest airport in Africa.

From the start you will be training amongst professional organisations based at this growing airport. Students will train amongst Boeing 737 airliners daily, as well as private jets, turbo prop, helicopter and other training aircraft.

The airport is a favourite point of entry for foreign dignitaries and Heads of State. It is not unusual to see Boeing 727 and 767 airliners on the apron. The operating environment at Lanseria exposes students to the varied career avenues available to aspirant commercial pilots.

Introductory Flights

Please feel free to book your introductory flight with us. New students will be given the chance to fly with an instructor and experience the sensation of flying an aircraft for the first time. This is the best way of determining your level of enthusiasm for flying. The small initial cost is certainly worth every cent, whether you decide to proceed or not.

Introductory Flight Vouchers are available for purchase, should you wish to sponsor someone that may be interested in experiencing a flight for the first time.

Courses Offered

Summary of Courses Offered:

• Student Pilots Licence (SPL)
• Private Pilots Licence (PPL)
• Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL)
• Night Rating
• Instrument Rating
• Multi Engine Rating
• Crew Resource Management
• Dangerous Goods
• Foreign Validations
• English Proficiency

Student Pilots Licence (SPL)

In order for students to be able to fly solo, following the completion of their initial dual flight training (with an instructor), the application for and issue of a Student Pilot’s Licence (SPL) is required.

Requirements for the issue of a SPL:

• The applicant must be 16 years or older
• The applicant must hold a valid aviation medical exam certificate
• The applicant will have passed an Air Law and SPL exam following briefings held with his/her instructor.
• Two passport size photographs
• Completed SPL application forms which the flight school will assist with.
• Payment of the prescribed SACAA fee

Private Pilots Licence (PPL)

The Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) enables you to operate an aircraft on which you were trained as Pilot in Command (PIC). A PPL licence holder is permitted to fly himself/herself, and carry non-paying passengers during the day only, and in clear weather conditions.

Requirements for the issue of a PPL:

• The applicant must be in possession of a valid Student Pilot’s Licence
• The applicant will be the holder of a Restricted Radio Licnece
• The applicant will have completed a minimum of 25 hours dual flight instruction, 15 hours of solo flight (5 hours of which must be solo cross country flying) and 5 hours of basic instrument flight instruction which shall total not less than 45 hours of flight time.
• The applicant will have passed the necessary PPL syllabus exams namely Meteorology, Principles of Flight, Air Law, Navigation, Human Performance, Engines and Airframes and Flight Planning.
• The applicant will have passed both a General Flight Test and a Navigation Exercise Test to the satisfaction of a Grade I or Grade II flight instructor.
• A completed PPL application form with the applicable fees must be submitted to the SACAA, once all the requirements and standards have been achieved. The flight school will assist with the application forms.

Night Rating

Should you wish to increase your range of flying skills, the Night Rating is the next step. For those students wishing to complete a Commercial Pilots Licence, this rating is the first of a number of pre-requisites. The ability to fly at night adds an additional dimension to the flights you wish to undertake. You are able to plan for a flight entirely at night. Or you may conclude a flight which is partly conducted at night.

Requirements for the issue of a Night Rating:

• The applicant must hold a valid Private Pilots Licence (PPL)
• The applicant will have completed a minimum of 10 hours Instrument Flight time, of which 5 hours may be accrued on an approved simulator.
• The applicant shall have completed at least 5 take offs and landings at night.
• A cross country flight of at least 150nm’s and two full stop landings at two separate airfields is required.
• The applicant will complete a Night Rating flight test to the satisfaction of a Grade I or Grade II flight instructor.
• A Night Rating application form is completed once the requirements have been met. The applicant will submit this together with the applicable fee to the SACAA, for inclusion in your licence.

Instrument Rating (IR)

The basic principles of Instrument flight would have been covered in the night rating. Additional training is however required to teach students about flying in inclement weather. This will include the regulations and laws governing when you may, and when may not contemplate take-offs and landings, the considerations required for your destination airfield, radio navigation aids and instrument holding procedures amongst others.

Requirements for the issue of an Instrument Rating:

• The applicant must hold a valid Private Pilots Licence (PPL) with a night rating
• The applicant must pass the SACAA examinations
• The applicant must have completed 50 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) on cross country flights
• The applicant must hold a valid Class 1 medical certificate
• The applicant must hold a General Radio Telephony licence.
• The applicant must have completed at least 40 hours of instrument flight time. 20 hours may be accrued on an approved simulator.
• Applicants for a Multi engine instrument rating are required to complete 5 hours on a multi engine aircraft.
• A practical flight test with a Grade I Designated Examiner must be passed.
• Applicants must complete the required application form and pay the applicable fee to the SACAA

Enrolment & Fleet

Enrolment

• The flight training is structured to suit both full time as well as part time students.
• Flight training can be scheduled to best meet your availability.
• We accept student enrolment throughout the year.

Accommodation

We can refer students from out of town to comfortable and fully furnished self catering accommodation. The Flight Academy is within walking distance of the accommodation.

Aircraft Fleet

A total of 6 aircraft are available for initial as well as advanced student training.

• Four Cessna 172’s
• One Cessna 172 RG
• One Cessna 182

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