PPL - Private Pilot Licence
The PPL is the first and the most basic licence obtained by pilots. Since the PPL is attained by students with no prior flight experience, it provides the foundation for a pilot's future skills and his attitudes as a pilot. For this reason, it is important that the correct techniques, skills and attitudes are taught and used in aircraft operation. The PPL allows the student to act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of most single engine, piston-powered, fixed-wing aircraft during the day, in Visual Meteorological Conditions and to carry passengers. The PPL is for private use only and no financial reward may be gained for flying.
AGE NOTICE
Minimum age to start course: 16 years
Minimum age to get licence: 17 years
When beginning your PPL training, you can only be sent on your initial solo on reaching the age of 17.
ASSESSMENT
According to JETSTREAM Aviation Academy internal regulations, before admission, an applicant shall have sufficient knowledge of English to facilitate the understanding of the theoretical instruction of the course. The applicant shall demonstrate his knowledge by a pre-entry assessment test of the English language.
THE MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Immediately after making the decision to train for your Private Pilot Licence, JETSTREAM will book the medical examination for you.
TRAINING
The course consists of theoretical, flight and simulator training.
Theoretical Training consists of 126 hours of classroom and self study training. Classroom lessons take place at JETSTREAM’s Training Centre located at Athens International Airport. The theoretical course seminars are arranged in 4-hour evening lessons. There are nine subjects:
Air Law – Aircraft General Knowledge – Flight Performance And Planning –Human Performance And Limitations – Meteorology – Navigation – Operational Procedures – Principles Of Flight – Communications
Simulator Training is done in our ELITE S923 FNPT II MCC and takes place at JETSTREAM’s Training Centre.
Flight Training is done by Diamond DA 40 single engine aircraft and is performed at Megara Airport.
The minimum flight training required consists of 45 hours of flight time, which includes 25 hours of flight with an instructor ("dual") and 10 hours of flight without an instructor ("solo"). The difference may be either solo or dual time. 20 hours of briefing time are included. Additional training is sometimes required depending on the individual progress made throughout the training and this is assessed by means of a number of progress tests which are incorporated into the flying. These are designed to identify any weak areas of performance and must be addressed before the flight training can progress efficiently. By benefiting from airline-grade flight instruction and quality control procedures, JETSTREAM students attain a high, first-time flight test pass rate, in the PPL flight check.
The official Hellenic CAA written examinations must be passed prior of taking the final Skill Test which then marks the completion of the course. The pass mark of 75% may be obtained in a maximum of three attempts per exam.
The Flight Training is divided in two (2) phases:
In Phase 1 the applicant shall do exercises up to the first solo flight.
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Preflight operations, mass and balance determination, aeroplane inspection and servicing.
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Aerodrome and traffic pattern operations, collision avoidance.
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Control of the aeroplane by external visual reference.
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Normal take-offs and landings.
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Flight at critically slow airspeeds, recognition of and recovery from incipient and full stalls, spin avoidance.
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Unusual attitudes and simulated engine failure.
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A pre solo progress test conducted by the JETSTREAM Aviation Academy Chief Flight Instructor
In Phase 2 the applicant shall do exercises up to the first solo cross – country flight.
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Maximum performance (short field and obstacle clearance) take offs, short field landings.
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Flight by reference to instruments, including the completion of a 180 degrees turn.
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Dual cross – country flying using external visual references, dead reckoning and radio navigation aids, diversion procedures.
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Crosswind take-offs and landings.
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Abnormal and emergency procedures and manoeuvres, including simulated aeroplane equipment malfunctions.
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Operations to/from and transiting controlled aerodromes, compliance with air traffic services procedures, radio telephony procedures and phraseology.
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Knowledge of meteorological briefing arrangements, evaluation of weather conditions for flight and use of Aeronautical Information Services (AIS).
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A pre solo cross – country progress test conducted by the JETSTREAM Aviation Academy Chief Flight Instructor.
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At least 5 hours solo cross – country flying including a flight of at least 150 NM with full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure.
The Flight Examination for the PPL comprises a flying Skill Test, with a minimum duration of 1:30 hours on a single engine aeroplane. Before the licence can be issued the applicant must pass the Aviation English Language Proficiency Test at JETSTREAM's Aviation Academy Examination Center approved by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.
COST
Cost for the PPL (A) course 12.000 €
Admission fees:
payable 20 days prior to course commencement 3.000 €
Payment:
pay as you go10 hour packages at 2000 €
flat rate for the 45 hrs course 9.000 €
Professional pilot training is exempted from VAT. Otherwise 23% is applicable.
Price Includes
All flying lessons and theoretical training, all training materials, complete PPL study pack, flight jacket, all take-off, landing and air safety fees.
Does not Include
PPL Flight check is carried out by a Civil Aviation Authority examiner and is payable directly to the Examiner.
Written Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority exams (at Hellenic CAA exam centre) are charged at approx. 7 Euro per subject.
Aviation English Testing is performed in our training center at a cost of 220 Euro.
Aviation English Training (if required) is performed in our training center after assessment of your written and verbal skills.
JAA Medical Exam Class 2 is charged 120 Euro.
LICENCE VALIDITY
The licence is valid in all European countries.
LICENCE REVALIDATION and CURRENCY-THE EUROPEAN REGULATION
Revalidation
For revalidation of Single-Pilot / Single-Engine Piston aeroplane (land) the applicant shall:
within the three months preceding the expiry date of the rating, pass a Proficiency Check in accordance with Appendix 1 and 3 to JAR-FCL 1.240 or Appendix 1 and 2 to JAR-FCL 1.210 with an authorized examiner in the relevant class; or
within the 12 months preceding the expiry of the rating complete 12 hours flight time in a Single Engine Piston aeroplane including: 6 hours of pilot-in command time; 12 take-offs and 12 landings; and
A training flight of at least one hour duration with a Flight Instructor. This flight may be replaced by any other Proficiency Check or Skill Test.
Licence Currency
You need to fly 3 hours as pilot-in-command per year. However, to carry passengers, you must make 3 take-offs and 3 landings in any 90 day period prior to the flight. These hours can be done with JETSTREAM aircraft which we provide to our clients who have been trained with us.
STARTING THE PPL TRAINING WHILE AT SCHOOL
If you are thinking of making a professional career in aviation, you need to aim at qualifying as an Airline Commercial Pilot as early as possible. If you can finish your PPL whilst still at school, you will be ready to qualify for your Commercial Licence in the first year after you graduate.
COMBINING SCHOOL LESSONS or DAY JOB
The PPL ground school is mainly conducted over weekends or in the evenings during the weekdays. The lectures are given at weekends, usually on a Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 4pm and during the week from 5pm to 9pm. Times for these lectures can be arranged between the group of students and instructor to suit your needs in terms of your time availability.
FAMILIARISATION FLIGHT
Whether you are just looking to experience the thrill of piloting a light aircraft or considering the PPL course, the trial flight lesson is the ideal way to start.
The lesson itself lasts about one hour and comprises a pre flight briefing, 30 min. in the air and a debriefing. You will sit in the left-hand seat "the captain’s seat", whilst your Hellenic CAA approved instructor will take you through the flight.
Your Instructor will explain the controls of the aircraft and how they work. During the flight you can concentrate on learning how the airplane flies or be more relaxed and see the site around the Saronicos gulf.
Your flight will be conducted in a Diamond DA40; a four-seat piston engine aircraft, which flies at more than 220 km/h.
The Familiarisation Flight Lesson costs 160.00 Euro. You will receive a JETSTREAM certificate of your first flight.
JETSTREAM IS OFFERING
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Fast course completion. Within three (3) months if full time, you will be qualified to become a Private Pilot.The continuous availability of our aircraft, contributes to timely progression through the training program. The fair weather in Greece permits over 340 good flying days within a year’s period.
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Everything is in writing. We do not come up with various hidden charges after training begins.
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Cost-effectiveness.
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Modern instructional facilities and latest technology aircraft.
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Professional training standards. Training is conducted by Airline Pilots.
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JAR FCL Licence.
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Course Financing. Bank loan or interest free monthly installments with credit cards.
BACK-UP FLIGHT TRAINING
JETSTREAM is introducing the BACK-UP FLIGHT TRAINING program which is designed to familiarize a non-pilot flying partner. By attending the PPL course together, your family members and/or friends will experience the same classroom and simulator training time as you, at the special price of 3.500 € per person.
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