FLIGHT SCHOOL
ABOUT US
COURSES OFFERED
HOW TO START
The Pietermaritzburg Aero Club Flight School is part of the Pietermaritzburg Aero Club.
We are an independent, non-profit organization aimed at fostering aviation in general and at providing
flying to our members at the
best possible rates.
The club operates a fleet of
aircraft which is reviewed
from time to time in keeping
with our Club's changing
needs.
In general, flight training is
conducted on a two-seat low
wing Sling 2 trainer, and full-
time instructors are available
throughout the week and
weekend with the school
only closing two days a year.
For licensed pilots and
advanced pupils two four-
seater Cessna 172s, and
advanced training aircraft are available.
The Club is based at the Pietermaritzburg (Oribi) Aerodrome, which boasts a 1580m tarred runway, but which is conveniently out of the way of heavy commercial air traffic, yet is still serviced by the Airlines.
This means that student pilots have the advantage of learning at an airport with commercial traffic WITHOUT the disadvantage of long delays caused by heavy commercial air traffic.
You don't get better than this.
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Private Pilot License
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National Pilot License - LSA
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Night Rating
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Commercial Pilot License
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Instrument Rating
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Instructor Rating
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Airline Transport Pilot License
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Multi-engine Rating
Private Pilot's License
Whether your goal is to obtain a license for recreational purposes, perhaps flying family and friends around or whether your goal is to make aviation your career someday and become a commercial pilot the Private Pilots License is the place to begin.
Let us help you obtain your dream to fly. It is possible for your aviation journey to be easy, affordable and most of all FUN.
Our courses are tailor made to suit YOU. For a dedicated full time student, a PPL license can be obtained in a matter of 3 to 4 months. Part-time, the course will take from 12 to 18 months, or longer, to suit those who are working, studying or still in school.
The Night Rating
This is the next logical step,
This will allow you to fly after dark during visual flight conditions. It is a rating that needs great respect as night flying can be a very dangerous and hostile environment.
Our course is designed to build on your foundation training and it is also the next step towards a Commercial Pilot License.
The beauty of flying under the stars in unparalleled, with the cities glittering like forbidden diamonds on a soft black velvet cloth.
Commercial Pilot License
Once your PPL is complete, your first step towards your CPL is your night rating. You can choose to do your CPL with or without an Instrument Rating depending on the career path you plan to follow. A CPL qualifies you to work as a professional pilot.
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Please ask about our other Courses.
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Trial Lesson / Introductory Flight
Never been in a light aircraft before? Well then a trial lesson would be an ideal start for you.
The lesson is designed to give you your first sensation of flying. An experienced instructor will show you how incredible it feels to be
in control of an aircraft and will guide you as
you take control of the aircraft yourself!
The lesson, which takes about an hour, includes a half hour flight briefing, and just under half an hour flight time.
The flight time can be credited towards your total time needed to earn a Private Pilot's Licence.
Experience has taught us that you will KNOW FOR SURE if flying is what you want to do, once you have felt the freedom of flight first hand.
Know someone else who wants to fly? Why not purchase a trial lesson for them?
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Flight Training can be very costly, but it can also be affordable, depending on how you approach it.
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The average PPL cost the same to less than a year's Tertiary Education.
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Flight Training does not all have to be paid up front. Many enthusiastic aviators pay as they go.
AFFORDABILITY
Part 141 APPROVED Flight Training School
SACAA/1169/ATO