Private Pilot Licence

Cost $37,500

A PPL licences allows you the freedom to fly friends and family to beautiful and remote destinations all over New Zealand.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years old to fly solo
• Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language
• 17 years old at the time of your flight test
• Hold a current NZ Class 2 Aviation Medical

There are some medical and physical conditions that prevent a small number of the population from obtaining an Aviation Medical. If you have a pre-existing condition or require more information on medical ailments unsuitable to aviation please see the following CAA website link to locate and contact one of the Aviation Medical Examiners in your area.
Medical Examiners Directory - New Zealand

Theory and Flying

Ground Theory aspects

Students can choose either to attend a ground course or to self study these course subjects.
PPL examinations test student knowledge of the following 6 aviation subjects:

• Meteorology
• Navigation and Flight Planning
• Air Law
• Flight Radio
• Human Factors
• Helicopter Technical Knowledge

Practical Aspect

Minimum of 50 hours flight experience in the following:

• 20 hours dual instruction including 5 hours advanced instruction
• 15 hours Pilot in Command (solo flight time)
• 5 hours Dual navigation
• 5 hours Pilot in command (solo) Navigation
• 5 hours mountainous terrain training and 5 hours Mountain Theory

HCAT staff understand the decision to learn to fly can be a tricky one. We are happy to answer any questions you have so please feel free to contact us via phone or email or just pop in.
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