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Private Pilot's Licence (PPL)

The minimum age at which you are able to hold a PPL is 17 years, while you must be 16 years old before flying an aircraft solo. Before solo flight you must hold a Class 2 medical certificate.
The minimum flight time required to be logged is 50 hours. This is made up of approximately 30 hours dual instruction and 20 hours of solo flight.
There are six examinations that must be passed in order to gain a PPL, these are:

Air Law and Publications
Aircraft Technical Knowledge
Air Navigation
Meteorology
Flight Radio Telegraphy
Human Factors

Theory courses are held to help you study for these examinations if required. You are able to sit the examination as required, on site in Masterton.

Private Pilot's Licence approximate training costs

50 hours flying @ $190.00 per hour
1 hour Flight Test (Aircraft Cost)
Instructor, ground & air time @ $50.00/hr

Miscellaneous Expenses
Pilot Logbook
Medical Certificate
Examination Fees
Equipment

Cross-country Expenses
Airways, Airport charges, Landing Fees
Civil Aviation Licence Issue
Flight Test Issue Fee

TOTAL

$ 9500.00
$ 190.00
$ 2500.00

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$55.00
$500.00

$14107.00
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Flight training will be carried out in the Piper Cub and Piper Pacer, and the cost is an average hourly rate, based on a minimum of 50 hours dual and solo training. Prices are excluding GST. Prices are effective 01 May 2010 and are subject to change without notice.

Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL)

The minimum age at which you are able to hold a CPL is 18 years.
You must hold a current class 1 medical certificate, issued by a doctor authorised to do so by the Civil Aviation Authority.
The minimum flight time that must be logged is 200 hours; 100 hours must be as pilot in command. Other requirements:

CROSS-COUNTRY NAVIGATION	30 hours, which is to include 20 hours dual instruction. The 20 hours of instruction must be completed within a 12-month period.
INSTRUMENT TIME EXAMINATIONS	10 hours, of which 5 hours must be dual instruction. There are seven subjects, which must be passed with a minimum mark of 70%. These exams are: -Navigation and Flight Planning, Law and Publications, Human Factors, Aircraft Technical Knowledge, Principles of Flight and Flight Radio Telephone (if a pass in this subject has not already been attained for PPL).

CPL Costs in addition to PPL

150 hours flying @ $190.00 per hour *
Instructor, ground & air time @ $50.00/hr
1 hour flight test

Miscellaneous Expenses
Theory manuals
Medical Certificate (Approx)
Examination Fees
Airways & Airport Charges (approx)
Flight Test Fee (approx)
Licence Issue

TOTAL

$ 28500.00
$ 2500.00
$ 190.00

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$ 528.00
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$500.00
$ 60.00

$ 33198.00
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Cost varies depending on aircraft used. This time is for hour building. Prices are effective 01 May 2010 and are subject to change without notice.*

THEORY COURSES

We recommend that students have an understanding of basic maths and physics, but there is no minimum level of education required for entry to our courses. A strong desire to achieve and a willingness to work in class are more important than previous qualifications. A good understanding of the English language is also required.
Students who have little or no flight experience may still enrol on commercial theory courses with no fear of being at a disadvantage. All course material is explained in depth, enabling newcomers to aviation to achieve the same high standards as those who have previous experience.

FLIGHT TRAINING

On average, students can expect to take between 40 and 50 hours to prepare for the commercial pilot license flight test. Where students need additional flying time to meet the standard, this will be provided at the standard charge out rate for that aircraft.
There are no set course dates; students may commence flight training at any time that is convenient for them.
The commercial pilot license is the basic entry qualification to the aviation industry. Students usually need to obtain specialist ratings before becoming employable.

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