LAPL (A) - Light Aircraft Pilot License

LAPL (A) - Light Aircraft Pilot License

The aim of the LAPL(A) course is to train the student pilot to fly safely and efficiently under the Visual Flight Rules in single-engine piston aeroplanes (land) or TMGs with a maximum certificated mass of 2000kg or less. 

Pre-Course Requirements

There are no pre-entry requirements for the LAPL (A) course. However, before flying solo in an Aviator Flight Centre aeroplane, a student pilot must:

• Hold a valid medical certificate, appropriate to the licence for which training is required, issued in accordance with Part-MED.
• Be at least 16 years of age and 17 years of age for the licence issue.

Course Structure

Flight Training

• Minimum of 30 hours of flight instruction, including at least 20 hours of dual flight instruction and 6 hours of supervised solo flight time, including 3 hours of solo cross-country flight time.
• LAPL Skill test with an Authorised Examiner
• Ground Training: 9 Ground Exams

Subjects

• Air Law
• Human Performance
• Meteorology
• Communications
• Principles of Flight
• Operational Procedures
• Flight Performance & Planning
• Aircraft General Knowledge
• Navigation
 
Duration

Minimum 2 months