This is mainly a 'leisure' licence that is restricted to UK airspace only. In the cockpit students are taught basic handling of the aircraft, emergency procedures and cross-country navigation skills. Ground School subjects, which form part of the PPL Course, feature written exams of the multiple choice style.

Requirements for obtaining a NPPL:

Minimum of 32 hours flight training:

22 hours dual training

10 hours solo(including 5 hours solo cross-country flight time)

One Cross Country flight of at least 100nm, during which a full stop landing at two different aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure.

Passing all 6 PPL multiple choice written exams (75% or higher):

Aviation Law and Operational Procedures

Meteorology

Navigation and Radio Aids

Human Performance and Limitations

Aircraft General and Principles of Flight

Flight Performance and Planning

Medical Declaration from GP

Radiotelephony Licence - 2 Parts: Written Exam and Oral Exam

Passing the airborne Navigation Flight Test and General Flight Test with a Flight Examiner