National PPL (NPPL)

The NPPL is intended to provide the leisure pilot with a less costly route to learn to fly in UK airspace. The NPPL will allow you to fly solo and with up to 3 passengers. Although the privileges are not as extensive as the full Private Pilots Licence (PPL) issued in line with the Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR) it does give you the following privileges:

• To fly a Single Engine Piston aircraft with a maximum all up weight of less than 2000kg
• To carry up to 3 passengers
• To fly by day, VFR, with a minimum visibility of 5km
• To fly in UK airspace
• The medical standard required is equivalent to a DVLA Group 2 (HGV). There is no requirement to use an authorised CAA Medical Examiner

As with the PPL course there are 2 ways of paying, by the hour or by taking advantage of the discounted pre-payment scheme. If you pay as you go you will need to purchase the necessary books and basic equipment to complete the course. By paying for the course on the discounted pre-payment scheme this equipment is included.

Included in the Pre-Payment Scheme

• 32 hours of flight training
• Pre-flight classroom briefings
• All landing fees at Bournenmouth and Old Sarum
• 7 Written examinations
• Jeremy Pratt Textbooks Volumes 1–7
• Pooley’s CRP-1 Computer
• 1:500,000 South England Chart
• Pooley’s CB-5 Kneeboard
• 16” Navigation Rule
• Protractor
• PPL Log Book
• Pilot Flight Case

Not included in the Course Price

• Medical Examiner’s Fee
• CAA Examiner’s Skills Test Fee
• CAA Radio Examiner’s Fee
• CAA Licence Issue Fee
• Landing fees other than at Bournemouth and Old Sarum
• Membership of Bournemouth Flying Club
• The NST & GST Flight Tests are charged at the solo rate plus the examiners fee

As a part of your PPL you will need to complete an RT course. The course can be held in-house, including the Exam.

Please call in and have a chat with a member of staff or an Instructor who will be able to explain the NPPL in more detail. We will also show you around our aircraft and answer any questions you have

Why not take the first step with an Experience Flight?