A Private Pilot – The First Steps
In order to become certified by the CAAP as a full-fledged Private Pilot, you must first be able to take and successfully pass both Knowledge (General) and Practical (Checkride) tests which include an oral and actual flight examination. You must also pass a physical examination done by an accredited physical examiner of the CAAP. Only after all these tests have been successfully completed, is a Private Pilot Certificate awarded. From this point on, you may be able to start renting aircraft and carry passengers all for private enjoyment and use.
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Private Helicopter Pilot Ground Course
PHPL module introduces the student to the fundamentals of flying from medical considerations to radio communication. A Private Pilot License holder can fly without supervision. Once you gained the license, you may take your family and friends to anywhere you wish. To experience full rights for PHPL, you must complete 40 hours of flight training and pass the CAAP General and Powerplant Examinations, and 1 hour Checkride. The PHPL can be used for recreation, travel or business. With 84 hours of ground schooling, subjects for PHPL include:
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Commercial Pilot Training – The next big step
A Private Pilot certificate is the first and foremost requirement in receiving your Commercial Pilot Certificate. Other requirements include passing a number of tests required by the CAAP which include Knowledge and Practical examinations as well as a flight test. Only after successful completion of the tests will the Commercial Pilot Certificate become awarded.
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Ground Course
Commercial pilots can fly for hire. To exercise the full rights of a commercial pilot, you must complete 150 hours of flight rating and pass the CAAP Commercial Pilot Licensure Examinations and 1 hour Checkride. With 110 hours of ground schooling, subjects for this module include:
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Having a Multi-engine Rating is getting the chance to fly what most people consider a real airplane- more than one engine, high performance, fast and usually stacked for instrument flying. To obtain a Multi-Engine Rating you must complete 10 hours of Equipment Qualification Course (EQC) and at least 10 hours of flight training for the particular aircraft.
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IFR is required of multi engine pilots for operations in non-visual conditions. Extensive use is made during training of a multi engine simulator to refine technique and provide complete emergency preparedness.
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Certified Flight Instructor
Teaching others how to fly is a very challenging task but gives pilots added safety and confidence. If you are a good teacher and make excellent aviators out of your students, you gain a great source for fulfillment and admiration.
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Private Pilot Fixed-wing / Airplane (PPL)