The NPPL offers the two great attractions of being relatively easy to obtain, the minimum training requirement is just 32 hours, and inexpensive to maintain.  The medical requirements of the licence are based on the DVLA driver standards, and only involve a visit to your local GP.

The NPPL at a glance:

Covers single engine aircraft with max takeoff  weight not exceeding 2000kg. This includes almost all single engine aircraft.

Minimum age for licence issue 17 years. Minimum age for first solo 16 years

Minimum visibility condition 5km.

Allows flight with up to three passengers in aircraft

Allows licence holder to undertake additional training for tail wheel aircraft and aircraft with  supercharged engines, variable pitch propellers, retractable undercarriage, pressurised cabins, cruise exceeding 140kts

Maintained through a minimum of 6 hours flying in 12 months and 1 hour with flying instructor over 24 months.

Low cost General Practitioner medical certification, following DVLA driver standards.

JAR PPL’s lapsed due to medical reasons can be easily converted to UK PPL.

UK P.P.L Package - £5699

Payable in 6 instalments:

£599*

£1100 after 4 hours

£1300 after 10 hours

£1400 after 20 hours

£700 after 23 hours

£600 after 27 hours

Includes 32 hours training, briefings, base landing fees & 9 written exams.

(£581 discount on pay as you go)