You must be 17 years of age in order to qualify for a Swiss Skill test Pilot License
► 16 years of age for your first SOLO Flight
► you must provide written proof that you do not have a Swiss criminal record, or provide
such a document from your country of origin (if you are a non-Swiss citizen)
► You must hold a valid Class 2 medical certificate (min. age: 15 1/2)
► A minimum of 100 hours of Private Pilot Theoretical Course must be attended. It may be
performed via the « Internet » through « Distance Learning ». Thistraining is complemented
by 2 extended week-end (5 days) of Presence Learning (classroom) + 1 day for final
classroom simulated Exams.
► A theoretical knowledge examination covering 8 subjects must be taken in one of the Swiss
national languages (French, German, Italian) or English
► Ground school training for a VFR Radio Operator’s Permit must be performed (R/T)
► An examination for the VFR Radio Operator’s Permit as well as a Language Proficiency
Check (LPC) must be passed
► Flight Training for a minimum of 45 hours is required for a single-engine, for visual flight
(VFR), of which 10 hours must be performed alone on board (SOLO)
► A Skill Test must be passed with a FOCA designated Examiner in order to obtain your
Private Pilot License in accordance with European Requirements (PPL (A))