JAR-FCL PPL(A) Theoretical Knowledge & Examinations

Along with the flying, a student is also required to pass theoretical knowledge examinations in the following subjects:

1) Aviation Law & Operational Procedures 60 min 40 Questions
2) Human Performance & Limitations 30 min 20 Questions
3) Navigation & Radio Aids 90 min 25 Questions
4) Meteorology 60 min 20 Questions
5) Aircraft (General) & Principles of Flight 120 min 50 Questions
6) Flight Performance & Planning 60 min 20 Questions
7) JAR-FCL Communications (PPL) 30 min 30 Questions

• These examinations are multiple-choice questions and must be successfully completed and awarded a pass in all of the above examinations within a period of 12 months. A pass will be accepted for a grant of a JAR-FCL PPL(A) during the 24 months from the date of successfully completing all of the theoretical knowledge examinations. You may study for these exams at home using course books available from the club, and occasionally, we run evening lectures. The exams are taken at suitable intervals during the course of your flight training and will be supervised by a resident examiner.