HERO AVIATION Flight School

General Information & Requirements    

The aim of the PPL (A) course is to train the student pilot to fly safely and efficiently under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

·          The privileges of the holder of a PPL (A) are to act as a pilot-in command or co-pilot of any airplane engaged in non-revenue flights.

According to JAR-FCL 1.100 and 1.105, before admission, an applicant shall have sufficient knowledge of Mathematics, Physics,
and English to facilitate an understanding of the theoretical knowledge instruction content of the course.

An applicant for PPL (A) shall be at least 17 years of age, and shall hold a valid Class 2medical certificate.

A medical certificate is a statement from an approved medical doctor that the applicant satisfies the health requirements to operate an aircraft in flight.

•  Four (4) passport photographs
•  Validated photocopy of high school certificate or equivalent diploma
•  Validated photocopy of ID or passport
•  Validated photocopy of Valid Medical Certificate Class 2
•  Deposit of enrolment (€3000)

The course shall comprise: a) Theoretical knowledge instruction to the PPL (A) knowledge levelb) Visual flying training.  

Theoretical Knowledge Course 

The aim of Theoretical Knowledge Course (also referred as “Ground School”) is to trainstudent pilots to the
level of theoretical knowledge required for the PPL (A) according to JARFCL 1.130.
According to JAR-FCL 1.125, PPL (A) theoretical knowledge course will comprise of
nine (9)theoretical subjects, approximately 100 to 150 hours of instruction,
which includes classroom work, inter-active video training, progress tests, and sample exams.
The applicant shall receive the appropriate Course Manuals for the nine (9) subjects beforecommencing the Ground School.  

The nine (9) subjects:

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

The Ground School’s duration is approximately two (2) months.
In order to enrollto PPL (A) course an applicant, shall fill out an official application at HERO AVIATION offices,
and pay the deposit for the course.
There is no specified enrolment date, usually theGround School starts four (4) times per year.
After the theoretical training, and before theapplicant is issued a certificate of completion,
progress tests for each of the subjects shall be written.
The applicant shall pass all progress tests and sample exams before undertaking the official examinations.
At the theoretical examinations an applicant shall demonstrate to the authorities (HCAA) alevel of knowledge
appropriate to the privileges of the holder of a PPL (A) in accordance withthe requirements in JAR-FCL. 

 Flying Training 

The flying training shall comprise a total of at least 45 hours, not including examination
flight(1,5 hours with a single-engine aeroplane).
The duration of the flying training is usually Two (2) months.

The applicant might start the flying training at the same timewith theoretical training.

The flying instruction is divided into two phases: 

In Phase 1 the applicant shall do exercises up to the first solo flight comprised a total
of at least 15 hours dual flight instruction on a single engine aircrafts (SEP) including: 

·         Preflight operations, mass and balance determination, and aeroplane inspection.

·         Aerodrome and traffic pattern operations, collision avoidance and precautions.

·         Control of the aeroplane by external visuals references.

·         Normal take-offs and landings.

·         Flight at critically slow airspeeds, recognition of and recovery from incipient and full stalls, spin avoidance.

 In Phase 2 the applicant shall do exercises up to the first solo cross - country flight comprisea
total of at least 10 hours of dual flight instruction and at least 7 hours solo flight including:

·         Maximum performance (short field and obstacle clearance) take offs, short field landings.

·         Flight by reference to instruments, including the completion of a 180 degrees turn.

•  Aerodrome and traffic pattern operations at different aerodromes.
•  Crosswind take-offs and landings.
•  Abnormal and emergency procedures and manoeuvres, including simulated Aeroplane equipment malfunctions.

      ·         Operations to, from and transiting controlled aerodromes, compliance with air traffic services procedures,
radio telephony procedures and phraseology.

·         Knowledge of meteorological briefing arrangements, evaluation of weather conditions for flight and use of Aeronautical Information Services (AIS).      

 ·         5 hours of basic instrument instruction.      

 ·         A pre solo cross - country progress test conducted by the HERO AVIATION chief flight instructor.      

 ·         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. 

Cost & Method of Payment 

 In the duration of the PPL (A) Course the applicant shall pay:

  Ground School: FREE Comptuter Based Training           

 Flights minimum: € 9000 ( 45 hours x 200 euro/hour )    

  Exam Fees: approx. €600       

Other required material: FREE

VFR and IFR maps, plotter, Navigational analogical computer CRP5, and Jepessen Student Pilot Route Manual, Pilot Logbook JAR-FCL 1.080, Flight Uniform, and Pilot Headset.

The applicant shall pay a deposit of €3000 upon enrolment.

That amount covers GroundSchool Cost (Aircraft Manuals, Handbooks, and Course Manuals) and the first 10 flight hours.

When the paid hours are flown, we will ask theapplicant to repeat a payment to continue to fly.  

 Note: The above price rate includes aircraft, fuel, and flight instructor and VAT. The hourly prices does not cover handling fees, and taxes. The applicant shall be responsible to cover those costs if they apply.