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Introductory Flight / Discovery Flight

An Introductory Flight, also referred to as a Discovery Flight, provides you with a brief yet immersive experience inside the cockpit, under the guidance of a qualified flight instructor. This opportunity allows you to grasp the feel of being in control of an aircraft.

Typically, the aircraft utilised during the Discovery Flight mirrors the type you will train on if you decide to enroll in lessons.

While Discovery Flights offer an enjoyable way to sense the pilot's role and enjoy some scenic views, they are designed to be more structured than mere tourist or scenic flights. They serve the purpose of acquainting you with the expectations of flight training.

During an Introductory Flight, the instructor conducts a comprehensive ground briefing, delving into the essentials of becoming a pilot, outlining training structures, presenting the school's array of different aircraft, and more. The ultimate objective of a Discovery Flight is to leave you well-informed, having enjoyed an experience aligned with your potential long-term aspirations!

Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

The Private Pilot Licence is the first stage of training for any aspiring pilot. SAO will assist and facilitate students in booking the initial flight medical, as a pre-requisite to obtaining your Student Pilot License (SPL). Upon clearance by an aviation medical examiner, SAO will submit and obtain your SPL from the SACAA.

Upon enrolment, you will receive a pilot training starter kit that includes all relevant course materials, access to shared resources and detailed information on your course process. Your orientation will include an introduction to Rand Airport airspace, aircraft fleet and SAO processes, policies, and facilities.

The PPL licencing phase includes significant knowledge development and associated written exams as an integral part of the training curriculum. Alongside the associated theory studies, your flight training program will be structured and run parallel. Written exams are conducted under the guidance of the SACAA with a pass mark of 75%.

Minimum Requirements
  • Possess English proficiency of Level 4 or higher
  • Be at least 16 years of age to go SOLO
  • Must be at least 17 years of age to obtain a PPL (Private Pilot's Licence)
  • Hold a Class 2 medical certificate
  • Hold a valid Student Pilot License
  • Recommended: School Mathematics, Physical Science and English

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Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

A CPL is the last phase of a series of training modules if your ultimate goal is to become a professional pilot. Candidates will continue with their training after achieving the PPL.As a commercial pilot, you require a Class I medical certificate and must be 18 years of age. As with the PPL, there is a stringent knowledge component. The theory consists of the same subjects, as studied in the PPL phase but, at a much more in-depth level, with the exams to be completed at the same pass rate. As before, these subjects can be mastered through self-study, classroom instruction or CBT.

Minimum Requirements
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Hold a valid Class I medical certificate
  • Hold a valid Private Pilot Licence

Ratings / Conversions

  • Fixed Wing & Helicopter Ratings
  • Night Rating
  • Instrument Rating
  • Agricultural Rating
  • Piston Conversions
  • Turbine Conversions
  • Sling Rating
  • Type Ratings
  • NVG Training
  • Instructor Rating
  • Game Capture Rating