Flight Training

The LAPL(A) is a European Pilot license that allows you to fly a single engine aircraft carrying 4 persons (including the pilot) and up to a maximum weight of 2000KG. It is ideal for anyone wishing to fly within Europe for leisure purposes.

Why choose a LAPL?

• I want to fly as a hobby
• Your flying will be primarily within the EU
• You may not meet the requirements of a Class 2 Medical

EASA LAPL(A) Minimum Requirements:

• 30 Hours Minimum
• 6 Hours Solo Flying
• 3 Hours Solo Cross-Country Flying
• 1 Dual & Solo Cross-Country of at least 80NM with one full stop landing at another airfield

Holders of an EASA LAPL(A) can upgrade their license to an EASA PPL(A) by completing a small 15 hour conversion course. This will allow the license holder to carry

Why upgrade to a PPL(A)?

• I want to fly larger/more powerful aircraft
• You wish to fly internationally under ICAO ruling.
• I want to continue my training to become a Commercial Pilot
• I want to become a Flight Instructor

EASA LAPL(A) to PPL(A) Minimum Requirements:

• 5 Hours PIC after the issue of your LAPL(A) license.
• 6 Hours Dual Instruction
• 4 Hours Solo Flight Under Instruction
• Solo Cross-Country of at least 150NM with two full stop landings at other airfields

Holders of an EASA LAPL(A) or PPL(A) can add a night rating to their license. This allows any pilot to fly at night under VFR conditions.

EASA Night Rating Minimum Requirements:

• 5 Hours Minimum
• 3 Hours Dual Instruction (Minimum)
• 5 Solo Full Stop Landings
• Dual Cross-Country of at least 50KM

Re-validation LAPL(A)

• 12 Hours as PIC in the previous 24 months
• 12 Take-off and landings
• 1 Hour Refresher Flight with an Instructor

Re-validation PPL(A)

• 12 Hours flying within 12 months before the expiry date
• 12 Take-off and landings
• 1 Hour Refresher Flight with an Instructor
• Sign-off by an examiner

If your LAPL(A) or PPL(A) SEP rating has expired you must complete the following:

• Training as required
• Flight Test with an EASA examiner

We can complete Complex Aircraft Training and Tail-wheel Training. As each person will require different amounts of time, we have no set times on training. We will design a package that suits you and your needs.

We can help you convert your ICAO license to an EASA license with ease. Please note that this can be a different process for each country so it is best to get in touch with us and we can design a training plan to suit your needs.

It is possible to transfer your Irish National License or Irish Microlight License to an EASA License. We can do this through a simple training process. Please get in touch with us to chat about this option as every circumstance regarding license and hours can be different for the outcome of an EASA License.

We conduct our Theoretical Knowledge Course through a distance learning system. This allows you to study in the comfort of your own home with the support of our Instructors. As everyone studies differently, by completing the distance learning system, it allows you to study at your own pace.

Our Theoretical Knowledge Course consists of 9 Subjects which are broken down into three modules:

Module 1

• Air Law
• Operational Procedures
• Human Performance

Module 2

• Aircraft General Knowledge
• Principals of Flight
• Communications

Module 3

• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Flight Planning & Performance

We use the support of PadPilot PPL iBooks with student tracking alongside the AeroTutor Question Bank to deliver our Theory Course. The course can be completed at your own pace over a number of weeks or months depending on the amount of time that you are able to commit to.

Please get in touch with us for more information regarding the course.