JAR-FCL PPL(A)

Sorry for the long delay in posting here but since I have last “blogged” there has been some fantastic developments……

So then…what are the Privileges of a Private Pilots Licence? (also called JAR-FCL PPL(A))!!!

The holder of a JAR-FCL PPL(A) is permitted to fly:

• Aircraft with a maximum take off weight not exceeding 5700kgs
• During the hours of daylight
• In flight visibilities not less than 3km
• While remaining in sight of the surface at all times
• With passengers, but not for remuneration.

The licence will allow me to fly at night with the addition of a night qualification. An Instrument Meteorological Conditions rating (or full Instrument Rating) will allow me to fly out of sight of the surface and in much reduced flight visibilities.

Before I can be issued with a JAR-FCL PPL I must accrue a minimum of 45 hours flying as a pilot under training. Of those 45 hours, 25 hours must be dual instruction and 10 hours solo (of which 5 hours must be on cross country exercises). The time flown on the final skills test may be included for the purpose of the 45 hour requirement.

The JAR-FCL PPL(A) is valid for 5 years and must be renewed. This is simple a paper work exercise providing you have kept up with the experience requirements for an appropriate rating.

The 25 hours of Duel instructions must cover the following syllabus:

1) Familiarisation with the a/c
1E) Emergency Drills
2) Pre. For/after flight
3) Air experience
4) Effects of controls
5) Taxiing
5E) Taxiing emergencies
6) Straight & level flight
7) Climbing
8) Descending
9) Turning
10A) Slow flight
10B) Stalling
11) Spin avoidance
12) Take-off/climb to down-wind position
13) Circuit approach & landing
13E) Emergencies during take-off and landing
14) First solo12/13. Consolidation on circuit dual/solo
14B) Leaving circuit, local area, compass turns, circuit rejoining
15) Advanced turning
16) Forced landings without power
17) Precautionary landings and operations at minimum level
18A/B) Compass turns, map reading, dual/solo/x/country
19) Instrument appreciation

On all of the above I have written details on each of them and If you would like to see certain notes then please don’t hesitate to contact me.