Private Pilot Licence
PPL(A) / SEP(Land)

Privileges of a PPL(A)

• Act as PIC on single-engine piston aeroplanes (SEP) or touring motor gliders (if endorsed).

• Fly VFR (Visual Flight Rules) during day (and night if you hold the night rating).

• Carry passengers, but not for commercial remuneration.

• Add additional ratings (night rating, MEP(land), instrument rating, etc.).

 Validity & Recency

• The licence itself never expires.

• The SEP class rating (attached to it) is valid for 2 years. To keep it valid you must either:

  • Fly at least 12 hours in the last 12 months (including 6 as PIC, 12 take-offs/landings, plus 1 hour with an instructor), or

  • Do a proficiency check with an examiner before expiry.

Next Steps / Common Add-ons

• Night Rating → allows night flying.

• IR (Instrument Rating) → fly IFR.

• MEP(land) → fly multi-engine piston aeroplanes.

• CPL(A) → upgrade to a professional licence if you want to fly for hire.