Pilot Licence Training In South Africa

By | February 4, 2021

Pilot Licence Training In South Africa

Student and Private Pilot Licences (PPL)

The requirements for this include:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Hold a class 1 or 2 medical certificate.
  • Hold an ICAO language proficiency certificate (if required).
  • Completed an aircraft technical.
  • Completed an Airlaw exam.
  • 2 passport photos.

In addition the following requirements must be met:

  • Must be at least 17 years old.
  • Valid Student Pilot Licence.
  • Hold a restricted or general radiotelephony certificate.
  • Completed 8 online PPL exams.
  • Accumulate 45 hours total flight time by the end of the course, the 45 hours must include:
    ≥ 25 dual hours with an instructor.
    ≥ 15 solo hours as PIC.
    ≥ 5 hours cross country PIC.

Commercial or Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

“This part of training is more advanced, and it includes hour building and Instrument Rating (IR),” said Minaar.

“All exams are done at CAA. Simulator and advance aircraft training will be done during the duration off training.”

She added that training duration is typically 12 to 18 months, depending on completion of exams.

The requirements are:

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Hold a valid class 1 medical certificate.
  • Hold a valid general certificate of proficiency in radio-telephony.
  • Hold a valid Private Pilot Licence.
  • Hold a Night Rating.
  • Show proof of English Language Proficiency.
  • A minimum of 200 hours total flight time, this includes:
    ≥ 100 hours PIC flight time.
    ≥ 5 hours PIC by night.
    ≥ 50 hours of cross country flying as PIC.
    ≥ 40 hours dual instrument time (20 hours may be done in an approved FSTD).
    ≥ 5 hours dual in an aircraft with adjustable flaps, retractable undercarriage and variable pitch propel ler or turbojet engine.