Embark on your flying journey for recreational purposes or as the first step towards a professional pilot license with the top-ranked flight school in Cyprus. Begin your course today to obtain an EASA qualifying Private Pilot License (PPL) designed for non-commercial operations only.
With the EASA Private Pilot License you have the availabitity to fly anywhere in the world as it is worldwide accepted. With a PPL, you can act as the pilot-in-command (PIC) of an aircraft for non-commercial purposes. This allows you to fly for personal enjoyment, recreation, or training.
PPL holders can fly to various airports and destinations, exploring new places and enhancing their flying skills.
With a Private Pilot License (PPL), you have the privilege of flying with passengers and enjoying the experience of aviation with your loved ones. It’s important to note that PPL holders cannot conduct flights for hire or receive compensation. However, you are allowed to share the operational costs of a flight with passengers onboard, allowing for shared experiences in the skies.
As a holder of a PPL, you can use your license as a steping stone for advanced flight training to pursue further ratings, endorsements, or certifications and hour building.
You have the ability to rent aircraft for personal use, giving you the flexibility to fly different types of aircraft and gain diverse flying experiences.
Flight Training: Students can start flight training for a PPL at the age of 14, but to fly solo, typically after 15 hours of training, they must be at least 16 years old and hold at least a Class Two Medical certificate.
Issuance of License: Licenses are only issued to individuals over the age of 17 once they meet all the requirements, including flight hours and passing the practical exam.
For an EASA Private Pilot License (PPL), applicants are required to hold a Class 2 Medical Certificate. The Class 2 Medical Certificate is a standard medical certificate issued by the Cyprus Aeromedical Centre that confirms the applicant’s medical fitness to operate as a pilot in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) jurisdiction.
What to expect at your medical examination for Initial Class 2 Medical Certificate
The Initial Class 2 medical certificate is thorough, taking 30min to 1hrs and include some or all of the following:
The EASA Initial Class 2 Medical Certificate, priced at 120 Euros, is administered by one of the two Authorized Medical Examiners (AMEs). To obtain your initial Class 2 Medical Certificate, you must apply digitally through the contact page link. Subsequently, a representative from the Medical Center will contact you to schedule the assessment.
For pilots holding an EASA license, including a Private Pilot License (PPL), English proficiency is a crucial requirement. The English language proficiency requirements for EASA license holders, as outlined in EASA regulations, are as follows:
ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements: EASA aligns its English language proficiency requirements with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. Pilots must demonstrate proficiency in English as the standard language used for aviation communication.
Language Proficiency Level: Pilots are required to achieve at least Level 4 proficiency in English according to the six-level ICAO Language Proficiency Scale. This level ensures that pilots can effectively communicate in English in both routine and non-routine situations.
Assessment: The assessment of English proficiency is typically done through a language proficiency test administered by an approved language assessment provider. The test evaluates the pilot’s ability to understand and communicate in English within an aviation context.
Validity: Pilots must maintain their English language proficiency throughout their flying career. The validity period of English language proficiency assessments may vary, but regular assessments are required to ensure continued compliance.
Training and Support: Flight training organizations and aviation authorities provide resources and support for pilots to improve their English language skills and meet the required proficiency levels.
Compliance with English proficiency requirements is essential for pilots to effectively communicate with air traffic control, other pilots, and aviation stakeholders during flights. It helps ensure clear and accurate communication in all phases of flight, enhancing safety and efficiency in the aviation environment.
Upon successfully completing a module on our e-learning platform, you can schedule a comprehensive classroom revision session through the same platform. Revisions are held every Friday in a rotating order, allowing students to confirm and reserve their slots in advance. Each session typically lasts 3 hours, except for Air Law and Communications, which are shorter modules conducted over 1.5 hours each. During these sessions, our experienced instructors will thoroughly review all critical elements of the module, answer any questions, and highlight the key topics essential for your Private Pilot License (PPL) course.
Once you’ve successfully completed a mock exam with a score of at least 75%, you are eligible to sit for the external exams. You must pass all nine exams to gain your PPL.
After completing the e-learning module and successfully passing the quizzes, cadets are eligible to attend the corresponding module and participate in classroom revision, either in person or via teleconference. The teleconference option is provided for cadets who reside outside of Cyprus or are unable to attend in person. However, attending the classroom sessions in person is strongly encouraged to enhance engagement with fellow cadets and instructors. PPL revision sessions are scheduled on rotation every Friday. Cadets who join an existing class will attend the training alongside the rest of their peers and will make up any missed lessons once the cycle is completed and begins anew.
The flight exercises consist of the following:
Provided the cadet has completed a minimum of 15 hours of flight, holds a valid medical class 2 certificate and is cleared by the instructor he shall conduct 10 hrs Solo to include 5 hrs x-country with 1 trip of 150 nm with two airport stops
The skill test shall be conducted by a flight examiner approved by the DCA for this purpose. Oncethis skill test has been successfully completed the necessary documentation shall be sent to the DCA for issue of the relevant licence, assuming all other requirements set by the authority have been met.
As an Apporved Training Organisation, we exempt from VAT, which means you will not incur any VAT charges on your course fees.
The quoted price does not include the Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate. The medical examination is an additional cost payable to the Cyprus Aeromedical Centre.
Please note that while only a Class 2 medical certificate, priced at €140, is required for the PPL, we highly encourage all cadets intending to pursue a commercial license to undergo the Class 1 medical examination, which is priced at €650.
The exams are not part of the quoted course. Exams are currently conducted by the Department of Civil Aviation Authority and are charged at €17.09 each.
The examiner’s skill test lasts approximately 1.5 hours and typically costs around €375 for aircraft leasing, depending on the actual flight time, along with an additional €200 for examiner fees.
If it is determined that you require additional flight training, the cost will remain at €250 per hour.