Private Pilot License (PPL) - Overview, Training and Cost Analysis

Sep 25, 2026

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Private Pilot License (PPL) (A) course is a single program that prepares pilots to operate as private pilot in command on single engine piston aircraft under VFR. Most students complete the course in about six months. The document details pre-entry requirements including minimum age, EASA Class 2 medical certificate, English language knowledge, and successful pre-entry assessment. It outlines theoretical training across nine subjects and flight training totaling 45 hours (10 solo, 35 dual), plus a cost breakdown for aircraft/FNPT and payment plan milestones. It also lists excluded expenses such as medical costs, CAA examination fees, and pre-entry assessment test costs.

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Overview

Pre-Entry Requirements

Theoretical Training

Flight Training

Cost Analysis of the Course

Final Examination

Excluded Costs

98 Athinon Avenue • Athens • 10442 • Greece T +30 210 4110609 F +30 210 4138087 E [admissions@globalaviationsa.com](admissions@globalaviationsa.com) [www.globalaviationsa.com](www.globalaviationsa.com) PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE-PPL OVERVIEW Private Pilot License PPL (A) is a single course designed to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to enable them to operate as private pilot in command on single engine piston airplanes under visual flight rules (VFR) . On average most students complete the course in 6 months. PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • At least 17 years of age • EASA Medical Certificate (class 2) • Sufficient knowledge of the English Language • Successful completion of the Pre-Entry Assessment THE THEORETICAL TRAINING The PPL theoretical knowledge course comprises 9 subjects. These subjects are: Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Flight Performance & Planning, Human Performance & Limitations, Meteorology, Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, and Communications. The duration of the theoretical knowledge course is approximately 2 months and can commence at any time during the year. THE FLIGHT TRAINING The flight training course comprises a total of 45 hrs, including 10 hrs solo and 35 hrs dual. The flight training course commences simultaneously with the theoretical training course. COST ANALYSIS OF THE COURSE Type of Service Aircraft & FNPT Flight hrs (Minimum) Duration Installment Payment Plan (for minimum hrs) PPLTheoretical Training (Private Tuition & CBT) Pilot Bag (Pilot Supplies & Headset) € 5,000 at enrollment Flight Training – Phase 1 Flight Training – Phase 2 SEP SEP 15 hrs 30 hrs € 5,000 € 4,500 | Final Examination | | --- | | 45 hrs 24 weeks € 14,500 | *Medical examination cost for EASA Class 2 Medical and uniform cost are not included in the above offer. ** CAA Examination fees (theoretical and license issuance) are not included in the above offer. *** Pre-entry assessment test costs €300, payable prior to the test and is not included in the above offer.

FAQs

Who is the PPL (A) course designed for and what aircraft does it cover?

The course trains pilots to the proficiency level needed to operate as private pilot in command on single engine piston airplanes under VFR.

What are the pre-entry requirements for the PPL course?

Requirements include at least 17 years of age, an EASA Class 2 medical certificate, sufficient knowledge of English, and successful completion of the pre-entry assessment.

How many hours are included in the flight training, and when does it start?

Flight training totals 45 hours, including 10 hours solo and 35 hours dual, and it starts simultaneously with the theoretical training course.

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by Ben