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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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Many congrats to Richard Strang who completed his PPL on 31st August 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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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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Many congrats to David McCormack who flew his 1st solo on 25th June 2010. |
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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Many congrats to Richard Strang who completed his PPL on 31st August 2010. |
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Many congrats to David McCormack who flew his 1st solo on 25th June 2010. |
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Many congratulations to Joe Davies who completed his PPL on 15th May 2010. |
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Many congratulations to Ian Banks who completed his PPL on Sunday 11th April 2010. |
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Congrats to John Greenhalgh who flew his 1st solo in G-BOIR on 3rd April 2010. |
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Congratulations to Graham Nulty who flew his 1st solo on 3rd April 2010 |
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Congratulations to Chris Jones who flew his first solo in G-BHAD on 25th February 2010. |
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Congrats to Richard Hollingsworthwho completed his PPL on 9th September 2009. |
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Congrats to James O'Brien who completed his PPL on 9th September 2009. |
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Congrats to Peter Morris who completed his 1st solo in GBILR on Friday 22nd May 2009. |
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Many congrats to Michael Smith who flew his 1st solo on 14th September 2009. |
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Many congrats to Melvin Hurry who completed his PPL on Tuesday 25th August 2009. |
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Many congrats to Patrick Rose who achieved his PPL on 23rd August 2009. |
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Many congrats to Tony Sandhu who flew his first solo on Friday 21st August 2009, his 16th birthday. |
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Congrats to Kerry Brown who completed his PPL on 9th July 2009. |
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Many congrats to John Howard who flew his first solo in GBILR on Tuesday 9th June 2009. |
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Congrats to Alex Ramsey who flew his 1st solo on his 16th birthday on 31st May 2009, in G-BILR |
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Congrats to Andy Wills who completed his ppl on Sunday 29th March 2009. |
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Congrats to Joe Davies who flew his 1st solo on Sunday 22nd March 2009 in G-BILR. |
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Congrats to Mark Grant who completed his PPl on Wednesday 11th March 2009. |
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Congrats to Graham Dean who completed his PPL on 25th Feb 2009. |
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Congrats to Clive Luty who completed his PPL on Saturday 21st Feb 2009. |
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Many congratulations to Walter Haslinger who flew his 1st solo in GBOIR on 19th February 2009. |
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Congrats to Clare McGillan who flew her 1st solo in GBOIR on 22nd January 2009. |
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Congrats to Mark Grant who flew his 1st solo on 7th January 2009 in G-BOIR. |
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Congrats to Emma Woods who completed her PPL on 30th November 2008. |
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Congrats to Dale Fewtrell who flew his 1st solo in GBHAD on 12th November 2008. |
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Many congratulations
to David Aitchison who successfully completed his
1st Solo on 22th October 2008. |
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Many congratulations
to Sara Heath who successfully completed her
1st Solo on 13th October 2008. |
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Many congratulations
to Lydia Buglas who successfully completed her
1st Solo on 27th September 2008. |
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Many congratulations
to Peter Moakler who successfully completed his
1st Solo on 15th August 2008. |
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Many congratulations
to Alex Cartwright who successfully completed his
1st Solo on 8th August 2008. |
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Many congratulations
to Paul Knowles who successfully completed his
1st Solo on 29th May 2008. |
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Many congratulations
to Oliver Dreghorn who flew his 1st Solo in G-BNKS on 17th March 2008. |
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Many congratulations
to Daniel Hughes who flew his
1st Solo in G-BOIR on 17th March 2008. |
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Many congratulations to Mark Norman who flew his 1st Solo in G-BOIR on 12th August 2007. |
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