Licence is issued for 5 years.
Only valid for use if the Type/Class Rating and Medical Certificate are valid.
The minimum age to hold a PPL (A) is 17 years old.

Training

Minimum dual flight instruction of 25 hours to include 2 hours stall awareness and spin avoidance training.
Minimum solo flight of 10 hours to include 5 hours of cross-country flight and to include 1 cross-country flight of 150 nm in the course of which full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made.
Minimum total course flying of 45 hours.

Notes:
1. 5 hours of the 45 hours may have been completed in a Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer (FNPT) or Flight Simulator.
2. Minimum age for solo flight is 16 years old and you must hold a valid Class 1 or 2 Medical Certificate.

Ground Examinations

Pass ground examinations in the following subjects within a period of 12 months:

• Air Law
• Operational Procedures Aeroplanes
• Meteorology
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Human Performance and Limitations
• Aircraft General
• Principles of Flight
• Navigation and Radio Navigation
• Communications

Pass mark is 75%. Once all subjects are passed they remain valid for a period of 24 months from the date of the successful completion of the examinations.

Medical Requirements

Before commencing training for the PPL it is recommended you apply for a Class 2 medical certificate. A list of Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) can be obtained from the DCA.
Privileges

To act as PIC or co-pilot on non revenue flights and not for remuneration
No public transport or aerial work except:

• Flight Instruction
• Glider Towing
• Dropping Parachitists

Carriage of Passengers
Before carrying passengers by day or night the PIC shall have carried out:

• By day - 3 take-offs and landings as PIC in the same class/type of aircraft in the preceding 90 days

• By night - 1 take-off and landing as PIC in the same class/type of aircraft in the preceding 90 days

Re-issue

The PPL (A) shall remain in force for 5 years. On the 5th anniversary or up to 3 months in advance you must apply to the DCA for a new licence. The licence need not hold a current Certificate of Test or Certificate of Experience nor must you have completed any flying hour criteria. However, a Class/Type Rating of any category must be endorsed on the licence and you must have a valid Medical Certificate.