So you have decided to obtain your pilot’s licence and begin your journey of flight. You probably have many questions. A few frequently asked questions are below. Continue reading and most of your questions will be answered. If we don’t, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can give you the correct answers to your questions.
How do the different licences work?
What is entailed when learning to fly these different aircraft?
Do I have to do it full time or can I do it part time?
Which licence is for me?
To begin answering these questions you first need to answer the following question: What do I want to do once I have my licence?
1. Do I need it for transport?
2. Do I want to fly for fun?
3. Who will I be flying with?
4. What size aircraft am I going to fly?
LSA – Limited to 2 seater aircraft with a maximum all up mass of 600kg
CCM – Limited to 2 seater aircraft with a maximum all up mass of 450kg
PPL – No limit to aircraft weight or number of passengers
Training can be done full time or part time. The time required will depend on the licence you choose and whether you are going to do it part time or full time. You will be required to get a radio licence which can be obtained in Hoedspruit and to have done a flying medical, which can be obtained nearby.
BBThe Comparison
| NPL (WCM) | NPL (CCM) | NPL(LSA) | PPL | |
| Aircraft used | AQUILLA TRIKE | BANTAM B22J | JABIRU J170 | JABIRU J170 |
| Hours required for the licence (minimum) | 15 solo 10 dual | 15 solo 10 dual | 15 solo 20 dual | 15 solo 30 dual |
Please contact us on kyle@lefssa.com for the applicable information and/or a quote.
Remember to request which option you are interested in.
Aircraft Hire
All aircraft will be available for hire and fly after completion of the licence.
Insurance
Our aircraft are not insured and you will be charged an annual fee per pilot. This is not aircraft specific so you will be able to use it when flying any of our aircraft. This costs R2000 per annum.