Learning to fly in the United Kingdom

Helicopter Buzz

Helicopter Buzz

Learning to fly in the United Kingdom, like it?
What I want to know what needs to be done and I? Basic license, and will be training for a private pilot license (PPL). There is one statement last called a national private pilot’s license (NPPL), but there are more restrictions —- more details.
Many of the basic requirements. You must be at least 17 years of age, in fact, private pilot’s license issued, but you can get the training early start. Will reviews (yourself) until you are 16 years of age. You will need to obtain a medical certificate to say that you are suitable for a solo trip. This is a difficult medical, but sometimes they fail. I am not trying to provide medical advice here, the best way is to contact your doctor. The biggest problem is heart disease and powerful drugs, diabetes or epilepsy. Wearing glasses is not a problem, but you should carry with you parts. Medical care, and you need to see doctor approved by the civil aviation authorities. These are called Aviation Medical Examiners (AMES) Any school can give you a list.
It is to be noted that the requirements of medical care NPPL less stringent than PPL. I suggest you at the earliest possible medical care, because if there is a problem, then any training would be a waste of your money.

30 Minute Introductory Flying Lesson

30 Minute Introductory Flying Lesson

When you’re ready to start, you need to give yourself to find a flight school good. Most airports have a school, in fact, you may be surprised how much. You can find detailed information on the Internet, or just go to your local airport and ask around. It’s worth taking a look, many of the schools, because they are very different. Some are better than others. Some other official, a little easier. Some busy, some calm. Is really the case, find the one that works for you. Obviously, you need training and prices, which also have significant differences. The study included Members earth, landing fees, and equipment, and content – prices. All the different schools. Therefore, not shopping!
All you have to do at least 45 hours of training to get your license, pass written and flight tests.
Must be flown 45 hours, at least 10 solo. Please keep in mind that these are the minimum requirements, you may need training and capacity. Tests written multiple-choice questions and cover;
Air Law
Meteorology (weather)
Navigation
Flight plan
Aircraft, and technology
Human performance
– Broadcast
Another test flight with the examiner usually from your school, chances are you already know it. It involves a two-hour trip navigation processing, power, and emergency drills.
You can complete the application form, and the Civil Aviation Authority at last!
“Private pilot license (NPPL)
As I said before, is a little easier NPPL to get, but you can use it to do more restrictions.
Medical care is not strict, you only need to do 32 hours of training.
However, it is not only lets you fly in good weather during the day. You can fly only aircraft registered in British airspace but British. (So ​​do not go to France), you can add a qualification night.
PPL flight test is the same.
I’ve been a flight instructor for more than twenty years, and I still love it when I started.