Once you've set your heart learning to fly then the best way to get started is with a trial flying lesson, this will give you the opportunity to experience the thrill of learning to fly prior to becoming a full member of the Shropshire Aero Club and can actually be credited as part of your flying training!
The Shropshire Aero Club is open seven days a week and lessons may be taken at intervals to suit the individual. Whatever your requirements - we will be happy to tailor a course to suit you.
There are two classes of licence available to the student PPL (private pilot licence) applicant, there is the JAA-PPL, and the National PPL (NPPL) each have their own benefits and limitations.
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Congratulations to Chris Jones who flew his first solo in G-BHAD on 25th February 2010. |
There are seven multiple-choice ground examinations which must be taken for either licence, these are in the following subjects: Air Law, Meteorology, Navigation, Aircraft Technical, Flight Performance, Human Performance and Radiotelephony and training manuals to cover all these subjects are available from our own shop at competitive prices.
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Checking-out the aircraft systems before flight |
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THE NATIONAL PRIVATE PILOTS LICENCE (NPPL)
The holder of a NPPL must also hold a current medical which is equivalent to a DVLA class 1 or 2 (class 1 will allow the holder to fly solo or with a safety pilot, class 2 will allow the holder to fly solo and with passengers) this can be performed by your General Practitioner.
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The apron from the air
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The NPPL Syllabus requires a minimum of 32 hours flying training but again, everyone is different and some people may find they require a few more hours to reach the required standard.
The NPPL entitles the licence holder to fly as captain of an aircraft in the United Kingdom only.
The holder of a NPPL may also fly a single engine aircraft in conditions exceeding 5km forward visibility during daylight hours only.
Should you require any further information or wish to discuss your training requirements please contact the Shropshire Aero Club Office where there is someone available seven days a week to assist you.
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For more information please don't hesitate to contact us.
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THE JOINT AVIATION AUTHORITY PRIVATE PILOTS LICENCE (JAA-PPL)
The JAA-PPL Syllabus requires a minimum of 45 hours flying training but everyone is different and some people may find they require a few more hours to reach the required standard.
The holder of a JAA-PPL must also hold a current Class 2 (or greater) CAA Medical, which must be performed by a Authorised Medical Examiner (AME).
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Congrats to Richard Hollingsworth. |
The JAA-PPL entitles the licence holder to fly as captain of an aircraft in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
The holder of a JAA-PPL may also fly a single engine aircraft in conditions exceeding 3km forward visibility during daylight, and are able to add ratings to fly at Night, in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) and with additional training would also be able to fly more complex types of aircraft. |
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