Your PPL training, delivered in South Africa.
Ground school, dual flight training, solo flight, navigation, and SA-CAA written exams. Admissions and document support from Cairo, training in South Africa.
Build the foundation, the right way.
The Private Pilot License is the first license stage. It is built around supervised flight training, structured ground school, and the SA-CAA written examinations. PPL holders fly recreationally and as Pilot in Command, but not for hire.
Most students start at zero hours. The pathway is built for that.
Five clear stages, in order.
Image-led overview of the practical PPL flow. Each stage builds on the previous one.
Ground School
Theory of flight, meteorology, navigation, air law, and aircraft systems. Classroom and self-study, with instructor guidance.
Dual Flight Training
Flying with an instructor in the cockpit. Take-offs, landings, manoeuvres, and emergency procedures.
Solo Flight
First solo, then progressive solo time. The instructor signs you off only when you are ready.
Navigation
Cross-country planning, waypoints, fuel planning, and live navigation under varying conditions.
Written Exams
SA-CAA examinations across all theory subjects. Our in-house exam centre is on site.
What you need to start.
Direct list, before the call. Verified during admissions.
- →Age 17 and above
- →Class I or Class II aviation medical
- →Basic English, conversational level
- →Valid passport (or willingness to apply)
- →Two passport-sized photographs
- →No prior aviation experience required
Training in South Africa.
Cairo HQ remains your main contact for admissions, documents, and pre-departure orientation.
Why train here
- →Stable flying weather.
Most days flyable, training pace stays predictable. - →SA-CAA framework.
Established regulator, recognised licences. - →In-house exam centre.
SA-CAA-accredited, write your exams on site.
PPL is the start, not the end.
Once your PPL is in hand, here is what comes next, in order. The path can be tailored to your career goal during admissions.
Night Rating
Adds night-time PIC privileges to your PPL.
Instrument Rating
Flight by reference to instruments, in clouds and at night.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
The professional license. Hour-building, advanced theory, and the CPL skill test.
Airline Pathway (ATPL)
ATPL theory, multi-engine and ME-IR ratings, type rating where applicable.
Speak with an admissions advisor.
A short form. We respond by call or WhatsApp within one business day.
- 1An advisor reviews your enquiry and prepares context for the call.
- 2We contact you on WhatsApp or by phone, whichever you prefer.
- 3If a fit, we walk you through eligibility, pathway, and next steps.
Common questions about the PPL.
How long does the PPL take?
It depends on weather, your pace, and how often you fly. Admissions gives you a realistic timeline based on your situation.
What aircraft will I train on?
Single and multi-engine training aircraft, with multi-engine available for advanced ratings.
Where are the SA-CAA exams held?
In our in-house exam centre, on site. No need to travel to a separate venue.
Do I need a Class I or Class II medical?
Class II is sufficient for PPL. If you plan to continue toward CPL, Class I is recommended from the start.
Will I sit in the cockpit alone?
Eventually yes, when your instructor signs you off for first solo. Solo time grows progressively from there.
Can I continue from PPL to CPL with SkyTeam?
Yes. The PPL pathway is designed to feed directly into the CPL programme without changing schools.
Ready to start your PPL?
Speak with admissions for a realistic timeline, eligibility check, and a clear next step.
