Flight Training
Gaining your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is a fantastic achievement. The course is structured with both practical and ground based study elements. Flight training with our professional flight instructors at Scenic Air Tours North East, will guide you every step of the way and steer your flying lessons to ensure you complete all the required elements and pass your final licence skill test at an affordable price.
At the end of the course you'll be able to apply for your European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Private Pilot Licence. This licence is valid throughout Europe which will allow you to fly abroad too! Why stop there.... gain your night rating or instrument rating (R) with us too!
With our excellent flight instructors and a starter pack, which includes a Log Book and more, you'll have everything you need to begin your amazing journey towards your goal of learning to fly and achieving a Private Pilot Licence!
Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
General
Gaining your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is a fantastic achievement. The course is structured with both practical and ground based study elements. Flight training with our professional flight instructors at Scenic Air Tours North East, will guide you every step of the way and steer your training to ensure you complete all the required elements and pass your final licence skill test.
At the end of the course you'll be able to apply for your European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Private Pilot Licence. This licence is valid throughout Europe so will allow you to fly abroad too!
Flight Training
Applicants for the PPL shall have completed at least 45 hours of flight instruction, which includes at least:
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25 Hours of Dual Flight Instruction
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10 Hours of supervised solo flight time, which includes at least 5 Hours of solo cross-country flight time. With at least 1 cross-country of at least 150nm, where you'll be expected to carry out 2 full stop landings at 2 different aerodromes from the aerodrome of departure.
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Remaining hours are made up of revision
Ground Training
There are 9 theoretical knowledge subjects, which have associated exams. There is course study material which will help prepare you for the exams. Don't fear though. Our instructors will help prepare you for the examinations and we even run evening classes and 1 week intensive courses so you can pass them all in one go.
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Air Law
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Human Performance
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Meteorology
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Communications
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Operational Procedures
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Principles of Flight
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Flight Performance and Planning
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Aircraft General Knowledge
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Navigation
PPL Skill Test
This is it, the time has come for you to take your Licence Skill Test (LST). The LST is your time to show the flight examiner everything you've learned. By this stage you'll be up to speed with checking the weather, the NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen) and safely flying the aircraft through the skies. The LST will last approximately 90 minutes, and once passed you can submit your paperwork to the Civil Aviation Authority. (CAA).
LIGHT AIRCRAFT PILOT LICENCE (LAPL)
General
The Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) is an alternative to the EASA Private Pilot Licence (PPL) offering similar privileges. The LAPL has less stringent medical requirements and requires less flight training to gain the licence.
The LAPL is ideal for those who only want to fly light aircraft in Europe and have no desire fly larger aircraft or gain their Commercial Licence. It can be converted to the PPL later if needed
Flight Training
Applicants for the LAPL shall have completed at least 30 hours of flight instruction, to apply for the licence which includes at least:
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15 Hours of Dual Flight Instruction
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6 Hours of supervised solo flight time, which includes at least 3 Hours of solo cross-country flight time. With at least 1 cross-country of at least 80nm, where you'll be expected to carry out 1 full stop landings at a different aerodrome from the aerodrome of departure.
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Remaining hours are made up of revision
Ground Training
There are 9 theoretical knowledge subjects, which have associated exams. There is course study material which will help prepare you for the exams. Don't fear though. Our instructors will help prepare you for the examinations and we even run evening classes and 1 week intensive courses so you can pass them all in one go.
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Air Law
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Human Performance
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Meteorology
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Communications
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Operational Procedures
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Principles of Flight
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Flight Performance and Planning
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Aircraft General Knowledge
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Navigation
PPL Skill Test
This is it, the time has come for you to take your Licence Skill Test (LST). The LST is your time to show the flight examiner everything you've learned. By this stage you'll be up to speed with checking the weather, the NOTAMS (Notice to Airmen) and safely flying the aircraft through the skies. The LST will last approximately 90 minutes, and once passed you can submit your paperwork to the Civil Aviation Authority. (CAA).
Limitations of the Licence
A LAPL for aeroplanes will allow you to act as pilot in command (PIC) on a single-engine piston aeroplane (land) with a maximum take-off mass of 2000 kg or less, carrying a maximum of 3 passengers, with no more than 4 persons on board.
You will only be licensed to act as PIC in the class and variant of aircraft in which you passed your skill test, unless you complete further training.
Carrying passengers
You can only carry passengers after getting your licence and also completing 10 hours of flight time as PIC.
Flight Training Prices
Our Pricing
We are committed to providing affordable quality training. Gaining your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is a fantastic achievement, and we want to join you as you fulfil your dream of learning to fly.
Our passion is reflected in our instructors. With thousands of instructional hours between them, you know you're in safe hands and you can't put a price on the experience that brings.
Our prices below include as standard:
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Tea and coffee - as much as you can drink!
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No membership fees
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Use of flight planning facilities
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No annual fee
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Access to our online booking system giving you flexibility and 24 hour access to book your training
Dual Training Rates
Our rate includes all pre and post flight briefings, and classroom planning with an instructor.
Flight Per Hour
Piper - PA28 - 4 Seat - £179 / hour
Cessna - C152 - 2 Seat - £169 / hour
Landing
PA28 & C152 - £19.50 at Teesside
Touch & Go / Runway approach
PA28 & C152 - £8.50 each at Teesside
Private Hire Prices
General
Once you've gained your licence, there are a variety of options enabling you take to the sky with friends and family!
Whether you've learned to fly with Scenic or already hold a licence and looking to fly; our aircraft are available to hire.
Pay as you Fly
PA28 - £165 per hour
C152 - £155 per hour
Pre-Payment
PA28
5 Hours up front - £145 per hour
C152
5 Hours up front - £145 per hour
Landing
PA28 & C152 - £19.50 at Teesside
Touch & Go / Runway approach
PA28 & C152 - £8.50 each at Teesside
Night Rating
General
In order to exercise the privileges of your licence at night, you need hold a night rating.
Fortunately we're fully approved to conduct that training for you.
Flight Training
The flight training course comprises of at least 5 hours of flight time - at night, including;
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A minimum of 3 hours dual instruction, which includes at least 1 hour of cross-country navigation with at least 1 dual cross-country flight of not less than 30nm
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5 solo take-off and 5 solo full-stop landings.
Ground Training
Although there is no EASA syllabus, Scenic Air Tours North East go the extra mile and provide additional ground instruction covering aspects of night flying; topics include;
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Night operations
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Night navigation
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Night visual circuits
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Night emergencies
The training is integrated to ensure you get maximum time in the air.
Skill Test
You'll be pleased to know there is no test or examination at the end of the training course!
Carriage of Passengers
EASA rules state a pilot shall not operate an aircraft as PIC at night carrying passengers unless he/she:
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has carried out in the preceding 90 days at least 1 take-off, approach and landing at night as a pilot flying in an aircraft of the same type of class.
Instrument Rating Restricted (IRR)
General
The IRR or previously IMC rating is designed as a qualification to "get you out of trouble" rather than a replacement for the full instrument rating, however it is an extremely valuable qualification to gain. Not only that, it's great fun! Flying with precision in cloud and using the instruments to line up with the runway is a fantastic experience. You'll never forget the first time you 'pop' out of the bottom of cloud and the runway is dead ahead!
Requirements
An applicant must have:
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25 hours total experience as a pilot of aeroplanes following PPL issue and which may include the training for the IMC rating
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10 hours as PIC of aeroplanes to include 5 hours as PIC of aeroplanes on cross country flights.
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UK issued Flight Radiotelephony Operators Licence (FRTOL).
Flight Training
Complete at least 15 hours dual instrument flying training.
At least 10 of the 15 hours must be flown by sole reference to instruments.
The training covers the following items:
Basic Stage
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Full and limited panel flight manoeuvres to include recoveries from unusual attitudes
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Partial panel flight manoeuvres
Applied Stage
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Pre-flight planning
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Departure and en-route
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Approach and let-down
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Bad weather circuits and landings
Ground Training
A minimum of 20 hours of theoretical knowledge training covering the following subjects:
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Physiological Factors
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Flight Instruments
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Aeronautical Information Service - NOTAMS, UK AIP, AICs
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Flight Planning - Meteorology, Altimetry, Terrain clearance, Radio aids, Radar approach procedures
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Privileges of the UK IMC Rating
Flight Test
Theory - 25 multi-choice questions covering the syllabus. The pass mark is 75%
Flying - A flight test with an approved examiner.