PPL (A)

EASA Private Pilot License

Is the first step towards becoming a professional pilot or for pilots flying for fun.

Private Pilot License - EASA PPL (A) is a qualification that allows the holder to fly on single engine piston (SEP) aircraft in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) as pilot-in-command (PIC) or co-pilot on aircraft in noncommercial operations without remuneration. PPL (A) training is the first step towards becoming a professional pilot and designed for applicants with 0 flight experience. Once you complete your EASA PPL(A) training, you will get your Private Pilot License and SEP (Single Engine Piston) land qualification.

The course is designed for applicants with 0 flight experience.

PPL (A) Features

• First step towards
• Allows to fly for fun as recreational pilot
• Most popular modular course
• Flexible personal schedule
• High quality of education under EASA standards

Course Entry Requirements

• To be at least 16 years old
• To be at least Class 2 Medical holder
• To be proficient in the English language
• To have sufficient knowledge of Mathematics and Physics

Ground Training

The theoretical preparation consists of 100 hours, out of which at least 35 hours will be with an instructor in a classroom. The ground training is divided into two modules – preparation for the PPL(A) exams and theoretical preparation for flight training.

Flight Training

Flight training is performed on a single engine piston (SEP) aircraft according to visual flight rules (VFR). At the end of the flight training, you will have at least 45 hours total time. Out of which:

Dual

35 flight hours dual with an instructor: Dual hours are divided into 3 stages and cover basic airplane handling, take-offs and landings, advanced maneuvers, emergency procedures, simulated instrument flying and navigation flying

Solo

10 hours of solo flights: Solo hours include local solo flights and solo navigation cross-country flights under supervision of the flight instructor on the ground

Practical Exams

Once you pass the theoretical exams at the CAA and complete your practical training, you will need to prove your practical skills. The practical exam is performed under the supervision of a CAA-authorized examiner. You will need to demonstrate your ability to:

• Operate the airplane within its limitations
• Complete all manoeuvres accurately and smoothly
• React according to the procedures in case of emergency
• Exercise good judgment and airmanship
• Apply aeronautical knowledge
• Maintain control of the aircraft

Theoretical Exams

At the end of the course, you will have to demonstrate a sufficient level of theoretical knowledge, which will be tested on a set of 9 written tests from the theoretical subjects. To pass the PPL(A) theoretical examination you need to achieve a score of at least 75% from each subject (Meteorology, Navigation, Communications, Aircraft General Knowledge, Principles of Flight, Air Law, Flight Performance and Planning, Human Performance and Limitations, Operational Procedures). The PPL(A) theoretical examination is conducted at the premises of Civil Aviation Authority of Kuwait.

EASA ATPL (A)

EASA Airline Transportation Pilot License theory

EASA ATPL (A) theory course is meant for future airline pilots. Passing the EASA ATPL (A) exams successfully is one of the most important steps in becoming a professional pilot.

EASA Airline Transportation Pilot License is the highest level of aircraft pilot certification. ATPL-certified pilots are authorized to act as pilot-in-command (Captain) or co-pilot (First Officer) in airplanes engaged in commercial air transportation. EASA ATPL(A) theory course is meant for future airline pilots. Passing the EASA ATPL(A) exams successfully is one of the most important steps in becoming a professional pilot.

ATPL (A) Theory Features

• Partially distant training course, lessons divided into two 10-day blocks.
• Different options: 650 hours, 450 hours, 300 hours or 250 hours.
• Possibility of individual training.
• Access to EASA question bank and CBTs.
• Provided by professional lecturers.

Course Entry Requirements

• To be at least 17 years old
• To be a PPL(A) holder
• To be proficient in the English language
• To have sufficient level of knowledge of Mathematics and Physics

Ground Training

ATPL (A) Theory is conducted as a partially distant training course. The ground lessons provided by professional lecturers are divided into two 10-day blocks. The blocks are approximately 2-3 months apart, giving you the possibility to self – study in between and not stay in Kuwait full time. Each block covers 7 subjects. The applicant has to go through ground training covering:

• Air law and ATC procedures
• Airframes & systems, electrics, power plant, emergency equipment
• Instrumentation
• Mass and balance
• Performance
• Flight planning & monitoring
• Human performance & limitations
• Meteorology
• General navigation
• Radio navigation
• Operational procedures
• Principles of flight
• Communications

Theoretical Exams

For the ATPL (A) theory, there are 14 exams you have to pass to prove a sufficient level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges of the holder of an ATPL (A) in accordance with the EASA Part FCL requirements.

• All 14 exams have to be completed within 18 months from your 1st exam block.
• You have a total of 6 exam blocks available and no more than 4 attempts for each subject within these 6 exam blocks
• The theoretical examinations are conducted at Civil Aviation Authority of Kuwait.

EASA NR (A)

EASA Night Rating

NR (A) qualification allows you to fly during night time in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).

Night Rating - EASA NR(A) qualification allows you to fly during night time in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). EASA NR(A) is a natural step after completing your EASA PPL(A) to make your Time Building more enjoyable and also it is a requirement for EASA IR(A) and EASA CPL(A). Once you complete your Night Rating training, you will get your EASA NR(A) added on your EASA Private Pilot License - EASA PPL(A). The Night Rating extends the privileges of PPL(A) to fly after sunset under VFR.

NR (A) Features

• Allows to fly after sunset in VFR conditions
• Natural step after completing PPL(A)
• Flexible personal schedule
• Makes Time Building more enjoyable
• High quality of education under EASA standards

Course Entry Requirements

• To be a PPL(A) holder
• To be at least Class 2 Medical holder

Ground Training

The ground training consists of theoretical preparation for flight training and lays the foundation for your flight training. According to the EASA syllabus, the theoretical preparation consists of 5 hours with an instructor. The course consists of interactive lessons with maximum usage of modern study materials and equipment. You can use our Computer Based Training (CBT) to prepare for lessons on self-study basis and then you will attend 5 hours of ground training with experienced instructors.

Flight Training

The flight training is performed on a single engine piston (SEP) aircraft according to visual flight rules (VFR) at night. The training consists of at least 5 hours, out of which:

Dual

2 hours of dual flights:
local night flights with instructor reviewing basic man-oeuvres, take-off and landing procedures. You will review all the basic maneuvers at night, such as steep turns, stalls, upset recovery and learn how to recover from any situation with partially reduced visual reference. You will also review every emergency situation at night and learn how to handle it

Dual

2 hours of dual flights:
navigation cross-country night flight with instructor, during which you will learn how to navigate at night with visual reference and with radio-navigation equipment and GPS

Solo

1 hour of solo flight:
local solo night flight under supervision of the flight instructor on the ground including 5 take-offs and 5 landings

EASA IR (A)

EASA Instrument Rating

Instrument rating - EASA IR (A) is a qualification that extends the privileges of EASA PPL (A) and allows a pilot to fly according to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

Instrument rating - EASA IR(A) is a qualification that extends the privileges of EASA PPL(A) and allows a pilot to fly according to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) with a minimum decision height for the landing of 60m (200 feet). Once you complete your Instrument Rating training, you will get your IR/SE(A) qualification added to your EASA Private Pilot License - EASA PPL(A). In case of a Multi Engine IR (A), the privilege can be extended to Multi-engine operations.

IR (A) Features

• Extends the privileges of PPL(A) or CPL(A)
• Allows to fly according to IFR in a cloud and other circumstances of reduced visibility
• Flexible personal schedule
• Increasing knowledge level
• High quality of education under EASA standards

Course Entry Requirements

• To be a PPL(A) holder
• To be at least Class 2 Medical with audio extension holder
• To be proficient in the English language
• To fly at least 50 hours cross-country as Pilot-in-Command
• To have your theoretical exams passed
• To have sufficient knowledge of Mathematics and Physics

Ground Training

The theoretical training is provided in a form of ground briefings to help you understand what will be expected of you in the following flight. The briefings are divided into 3 stages.

Flight Training

Flight training consists of two modules – basic instrument flight module (BIFM) and procedural instrument flight module for a total of 50 flight hours if you are not Commercial Pilot License – CPL(A) holder, yet or 40 hours if you are already a CPL(A) holder.

Practical Exams

The practical examination includes flight preparation and the flight part itself with an examiner, you will need to demonstrate your ability to:

• Prepare your flight according to the regulation including weather, flight planning, alternate, performances and you will be interrogated by your examiner on all these points
• Operate the airplane within its limitations
• Complete all maneuvers with smoothness and accuracy
• Exercise good judgment and airmanship
• Apply your aeronautical knowledge
• Maintain control of the airplane at all times
• Respect all regulations and limitation specific of IFR flights

EASA MEP (A)

EASA Multi Engine Piston

EASA MEP (A) rating extends the privileges of EASA PPL (A) or EASA CPL (A) and allows you to pilot aircraft with more than one engine.

The Multi-Engine Piston - EASA MEP(A) rating extends the privileges of a Private Pilot License - EASA PPL(A) or Commercial Pilot License - EASA CPL(A) and allows you to pilot aircraft with more than one engine. One of the main take-aways of the training is to understand the differences between a single-engine piston and a multi-engine piston aircraft. Once you complete your Multi-Engine Piston training, you will get your MEP(A) qualification added on your EASA Private Pilot License - PPL(A) or EASA Commercial Pilot License - EASA CPL(A).

MEP (A) Features

• Allows to pilot aircraft with more than one engine
• Extends the privileges of PPL(A) or CPL(A) and of IR(A) to MEP/IR
• Includes both VFR and IFR training
• Flexible personal schedule
• High quality of education under EASA standards

Course Entry Requirements

• To be at least PPL(A) holder
• To be at least Class 2 Medical holder
• To be proficient in the English language
• To have sufficient flight experience (70 hours PIC)

Ground Training

Theoretical preparation takes 15 hours with an instructor, during which you will become familiar with the multi-engine piston airplane, systems and aerodynamics. You will also learn the procedures and maneuvers that apply in multi-engine airplane during normal and engine-out operations under VFR and IFR.

Flight Training

The flight training for a holder of IR(A) takes 11 hours (6 hours VFR and 5 IFR) of dual flight instruction. The training is divided into 3 stages.

Practical Exams

To prove your practical skills, you will need to pass a practical flight test with an approved examiner. You will need to prove your ability to:

• Operate the airplane within its limitations
• Complete course specific maneuvers as smooth and as accurate as possible
• Exercise good judgment and airmanship
• Apply aeronautical knowledge
• Maintain control of the airplane at all times

EASA CPL (A)

EASA Commercial Pilot License

The EASA Commercial Pilot Certificate is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft for remuneration.

The EASA Commercial Pilot License is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft for remuneration and act as co-pilot (First Officer) in commercial air transportation, as pilot-in-command, co-pilot of any airplane engaged in operations other than commercial air transportation or as pilot-in-command in commercial air transportation of any single-pilot airplane. The Commercial Pilot License training is usually one of the last steps in becoming a professional pilot.

CPL (A) Features

• Permits to act as the pilot of an aircraft for remuneration
• One of the last steps in becoming a professional pilot
• Flexible personal schedule
• Increasing knowledge level
• High quality education under EASA standards

Course Entry Requirements

• To be at least 18 years old
• To be a Class 1 Medical holder
• To be PPL(A) holder
• To have your theoretical exams passed
• To be proficient in the English language
• To have sufficient knowledge of Mathematics and Physics

Ground Training

The theoretical training is provided in a form of several ground briefings to help you understand what will be expected of you in the following flight. You will familiarize yourself with the basic commercial operations and maneuvers, gain further knowledge necessary for obtaining a CPL (A) and become familiar with the handling of a complex airplane.

Flight Training

For IR (A) rated pilots: 15 flight hours Dual, out of which 5 hours are on complex aircraft

For non-IR (A) rated pilots: 25 hours Dual, out of which 5 hours are on complex aircraft At the end of the training, the trainee must have a minimum of 200 total flight hours (including PPL(A) time):

• 100 hours as pilot-in-command
• 10 hours of instrument training – Basic Instrument Flight Module (BIFM)
• 5 hours of night flying including one cross-country flight and 5 solo take-offs and 5 landings
• 5 hours on a complex airplane
• 20 hours of VFR cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command including a cross-country flight totaling at least 540 km (300 NM) in the course with landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodromes of departure

Practical Exams

You will have to demonstrate the ability to:

• Operate the airplane within its limitations
• Complete all maneuvers as smooth and as accurate as requested by EASA
• Exercise good judgment and airmanship
• Apply aeronautical knowledge
• Maintain control of the airplane at all times