Private Pilot License (PPL) Training
Our Private Pilot License training is a structured, immersive program designed to equip aspiring aviators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to fly single-engine aircraft safely and independently. Here a Azzurra Aviation Academy with our experienced instructors, the training becomes a mentorship journey, blending technical rigor with real-world insight you need to earn your wings.
- Ground School (30–40 hours):
Led by the instructor, this phase builds foundational knowledge in:
- Aerodynamics and aircraft systems
- FAA regulations and airspace classifications
- Weather theory and interpretation
- Navigation (VFR charts, pilotage, dead reckoning)
- Flight planning and weight & balance
- Radio communication and phraseology
2. Flight Training (minimum 40 hours):
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- Dual instruction (20–30 hours):
- Basic maneuvers (climbs, descents, turns, stalls)
- Takeoffs, landings, and traffic patterns
- Emergency procedures
- Cross-country navigation
- Night flying (minimum 3 hours)
- Solo flight (10+ hours):
- Supervised solo practice
- Solo cross-country flights (including one over 150 NM with full-stop landings at 3 airports)
3. Checkride Preparation:
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The instructor conducts mock oral exams and flight evaluations to prepare the student for the FAA Practical Test (checkride), which includes:
- Oral questioning by a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)
- A flight test demonstrating proficiency and safety