FLYING
  TRAINING

This section provides you with information on flying requirements for gaining a professional pilots licence.  There is also a list of recommended flying schools and their contact details.

JAA CPL(A) - Minimum requirements to start flying training:

 Minimum age 18 years.
 In order to exercise the privileges of the CPL(A), a valid Class 1 medical certificate must be held.
 Pass in all theoretical exams listed on examinations page.
 150 hours total flight time, to include the following:

             100 hours P1.
            20 hours cross country (to include route of  at least 300 nm with 2 full stop landings at                aerodromes other than that of departure).
            10 hours of instrument training (5 hours of which may be in a ground simulator).
            5 hours night (including at least 3 hours dual instruction, as well as 1 hour of                cross-country navigation, 5 solo take-offs and 5 full-stop landings).

Total number of hours required for issue of licence is 200.
Requirement for medical certificate.  In order to apply for or to exercise the privileges of a licence, the applicant or the holder shall hold a medical certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of JAR-FCL 3 (Medical) and appropriate to the privileges of the licence.

JAA IR(A) - Minimum requirements for training:

All the requirements for issue of a CPL(A) above, plus

Night rating.
Total of 50 hours cross-country.

JAA ATPL(A) - Minimum experience required:

 Pass in all theoretical exams listed examinations page.
 In order to exercise the privileges of the ATPL(A) a valid Class 1 medical certificate must be held
 1500 hours total flight time, to include the following:

              500 hours pilot in a multi-crew aeroplane.
              250 hours P1 or 100 hours P1 and 150 hrs P1 U/T.            
              200 hours cross-country (of which 100 hours P1 or P1 U/T).
              75 hours instrument flying (up to 30 hours on ground simulator).
              100 hours night flying.

Conversion of ICAO to JAA Licence

 The JAA standard requirements for conversion of an ICAO ATPL to a JAA ATPL are:

Study and pass 14 JAA ATPL theoretical knowledge subjects stated on the examinations page, at an    approved flight training organisation (FTO).
Complete a 15 hour conversion course at an approved JAA FTO.
Hold a valid JAA Class 1 Medical.
Pass CPL(A) Skills Test.
Pass ME/IR Skills Test with an approved examiner.

For more experienced pilots, there are exemptions which may apply:

Exemption 1: If the applicant has a minimum of 1500 hours flying experience as PIC or Co-Pilot on Multi Pilot aeroplanes, holds a valid multi pilot type rating for the aircraft to be used in the skills test and has a minimum 500 hours on this type of aircraft, he/she will be exempt from the study of the ATPL exams prior to taking the exams and passing them. In this case the exams can be taken and passed at the applicant's discretion. The skills test in this case is taken on the aircraft (or simulator) on which the applicant is Type Rated.

Exemption 2: If the applicant has a minimum of 3000 hours on public transport aircraft over 3000kg, on scheduled international routes, including 1500 hours as Captain, he/she may apply to the authority for an assessment. Additional credits may be given by the issuing authority, in this case, for the Theoretical Knowledge, except Air Law and Human Performance.

Typical twin cockpit for instrument rating. This photo from Beech Duchess 76.

CAA costs relating to licence:  
(Flight training costs will vary.  Please contact the school you require for their latest prices)

Application for written assessment particular to that applicant of the evidence examination or tests which the CAA will require in respect of knowledge, experience, competence or skill in respect of a professional pilot’s licence   £83
For the grant of a Commercial Pilot licence (Aeroplane), Commercial Pilot licence (Helicopter), Airline Transport Pilot licence (Aeroplane), and Airline Transport Pilot licence (Helicopter) including an initial type rating and instrument rating,
valid for 5 years.   £185
For the renewal of any of the above licence, valid for 5 years   £105
Grant or renewal of a Flight Radiotelephony Operators licence   £58
Addition of an aircraft type/class rating to an existing licence   £100.  Renewal   £67
Inclusion of a night qualification or instrument meteorological conditions rating   £67
Inclusion or addition of an instrument rating (aeroplanes) or instrument rating (helo) £100
Skill test for professional licence and instrument rating skill test   £607
Skill test for professional licence and instrument rating to complete a partial pass   £406

Recommended  JAA approved schools:

The following schools offer training up to JAA ATPL level:

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