Rating and requirements
The PPL(A) allows you to fly as pilot-in-command in non-commercial operations in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) on single-engine aeroplanes. The licence is also the foundation for a career in aviation.
- You must be at least 17 years old.
- A medical certificate of at least class 2 is required before your first solo flight.
Flight training
At least 45 hours of flight training. Previous experience can be credited in some cases, for example if you hold an LAPL(A) or a glider licence with a TMG rating. The training is divided into two phases:
- Basic flying with an instructor (exercises 1–17), preparing you for your first solo.
- Navigation flights and development into a qualified pilot, with an instructor and solo (exercises 18–21).
Distance theory course
The theory course takes about 12 weeks: 135 hours of self-study (approx. 15 hours a week) with online literature and practice questions from Flygcert.com, followed by 27 hours of lessons over three weekends at the flight school. The lessons can also be followed via video link. The Swedish Transport Agency's exam can be taken at the flight school or with a local invigilator.
- Aircraft General Knowledge (AGK)
- Principles of Flight (POF)
- Air Law (ALW)
- Meteorology (MET)
- Human Performance and Limitations (HP)
- Communications (COM)
- Navigation (NAV)
- Flight Performance and Planning (FPP)
- Operational Procedures (OP)
The theory price includes
- Online course from Flygcert.com: PPL in Swedish or English
- Support and follow-up during self-study
- Lessons
- Qualifying exam with review
- Planning for the Swedish Transport Agency's exam
You get access to the online course once you have paid. Additional literature and materials are not included.
Additional materials
These materials are not included in the theory price but are recommended:
- PPL/LAPL flight kit from Pilotshop.se with student handbook, logbook and TMA chart
- ICAO chart Stockholm
- Jeppesen ST-CSG flight computer
- Civil Air L1P Gama PPL
- PPL app with question bank
- Theory exam for PPL and LAPL at the Swedish Transport Agency
