Overview


General Requirements
You can start your training from about the age of 14 although you cannot fly solo until the age of 16. There is no upper age limit.

Before being allowed to fly solo, you will need to pass a basic medical examination with a CAA approved Doctor. A list of local CAA doctors is available at the club. It is recommended that our older members or anyone with any health concerns, take their medical at the earliest opportunity to avoid possible disappointment.



The Syllabus (JAR)
This consists of a minimum of 45 hours total flying - 10 of which must be solo hours.

During your course you will receive practical training in radiotelephony. You will need to complete a practical radio examination prior to completing your training. There are two such authorised examiners at Coventry Airport.

Ground School/Courses
In total you will need to pass 7 written examinations. Don’t be put off by these; the majority consist of multiple choice questions and if properly prepared should not pose a problem.

Ground school courses are run by the club to aid your study for the written exams. There is a nominal charge made for each course, which, dependent on subject, run for between two and five weeks (one night per week). (Alternatively most of our instructors offer one to one ground tuition at times to suit the individual.)

As part of your course, you will need to complete a Qualifying Cross Country flight (150 nautical miles)which involves solo flights to 2 Airfields. Our preferred routes are: Peterborough - Glocester - return, Shobdon - Gloucester - Return or Cambridge - Leicester - Return.

To conclude your course, you will need to pass a Skills Flight Test, demonstrating to the examiner your navigation skills and general handling abilities. Your chance to prove that you have achieved the required standard for your Private Pilots Licence.

This is followed by a Qualifying Cross Country flight (150 nautical miles) which involves solo land aways at 2 airfields. Our preferred routes are: Shobdon -Gloucester - Return or Cambridge - Leicester - Return


UK National Private Pilots Licence
As of 1st August 2002 the UK NPPL came into existence. This reduces the hours requirement for the issue of a pilots licence. It also means that your own GP can grant you the medical certificate required

The following is a brief resume of the requirements:-

Minimum Training Hours
Dual 22 hours to include 1 hour instrument appreciation.

Solo 10 hours to include 4 hours cross country.

Total 32 hours excluding navigation flight test and skill test.

The ground training is s far the same as that for the JAR licence.

The medical requirements
To fly solo equivalent to the DVLA group 1 car

To fly with passengers equivalent to the DVLA group 2 professional

Both these can be issued by your own GP.


Members of the club try to arrange trips abroad throughout the course of the year. You will be given every encouragement to join in the social side and can be given guidance throughout your first trip over the pond. (English Channel)

Final Note
If at any time you are dissatisfied or unhappy about any aspect of your membership/training, please speak to Glynn, or one of the Instructors. We are here to help.

ENJOY YOUR FLYING !

If you have any other questions please contact us