Training
At Harvard Aviation we offer the following training courses:
- National PPL
- JAR-PPL
- Piper Arrow Complex Conversions
- Radio Operators
- Night Rating
- IMC
- Revalidations
- Renewals
- IR Renewals
For the prices of all our training options, please refer to the price list. We can also supply all equipment required for training, including the (N)PPL Study Pack which includes everything a trainee pilot needs to get started.
National PPL
The NPPL is a new flying licence directed at the recreational pilot. The standards required are as high as that of the JAR-PPL, however, the course is based around 32hours flying training plus 2 flying exams. There are also 7 ground exams and one oral exam.
It is offered at a lower price than the JAR-PPL due to the reduced amount of hours required.
Currently there are some restrictions on the holder of an NPPL. Flying is restricted to the UK only, night flying is not permitted and further ratings cannot be added to this licence. There maybe limitations on the carriage of passengers, depending on the medical category held. There is a lower level medical requirement for this licence.
Piper Arrow Complex Conversions
We can now offer a course to convert to a complex fixed wing aircraft utilising our FNPTII simulator and a Piper PA-28 Arrow. The training will consist of the following:
- 2 Hours in the Simulator
- 1 Hour in the aircraft
- Instructor fees included
Cost: Only £500*
* This price does not include VAT or Landing fees.
JAR PPL
The JAR-PPL is valid throughout the European Community and is the basic requirement for any advanced or commercial licence.
The course consists of a minimum 45 hours, of which 25 hours are dual and at least 10 hours are solo (of which 5hours must be cross country).
There are also 7 ground exams which must be completed consisting of:
- Aviation Law and Operational Procedures
- Navigation and Radio Aids
- Flight Performance and Planning
- Communications
- Meteorology
- Human Performance and Limitations
- Aircraft General and Principles of Flight
In order to fly in the UK, the student will also be required to take a practical communications exam for the Flight Radio Telephony Operators Licence.
Before a student is allowed to fly solo, they must pass a CAA Class 2 medical examination with an authorised examiner.
At the end of the course, a skills test will conducted by an examiner, not your usual instructor. The test is a consolidation of everything learned during training.
Radio Operators Licence
Train and pass your Radio Telephony Practical Exam with Harvard Aviation. Training is available and charged for by the hour. Alternatively take a one day course which includes all the necessary training to pass your practical RT Exam.
Night Rating
For a PPL holder to fly as PIC at night they must hold a valid Night Rating.
The Night Rating itself requires 5 hours night flying, consisting of 3 hours dual instruction (including 1 hour night navigation), 5 takeoffs andlandings as PIC
The first flight is night familiarization, then the student will fly dual night circuits, simulating possible emergencies, e.g. electrical failure. The student will then fly the 5 takeoffs and full stop landings. Finally the night navigation is conducted. There is no flight or written examination required for the issue.
In order to keep a Night Rating valid the holder must have completed 1 landing at night in the last ninety days.
IMC Rating
After completing the PPL course, many people carry on to start IMC or Night Ratings. At present, a PPL holder without these ratings may not fly in IMC conditions or at night Therefore the addition of these ratings to a private license holder adds a greater degree of flexibility to the pilot.
The holder of a PPL must have 10 hours P.I.C. (After PPL issue) prior to application of an IMC rating, and whilst some people build these hours before beginning the course, it is possible to combine the requirements and IMC course.
The IMC course consists of 15 hours minimum dual training in either the C152 or PA28, followed by a flight test of at least 1.5 hours duration. There is also a multiple choice ground exam to be passed before an IMC rating is issued.
Usually the student will spend about 5 hours flying the aircraft using the basic flight instruments conducting simple maneuvers first, then building up to more complex maneuvers and recovery from unusual attitudes on full panel (ALL instruments working) and limited panel (attitude/direction indicator failed).
Once the student is confident in handling the aircraft on instruments, then he/she will progress onto radio navigation using the VOR & ADF for tracking, and approaches, ILS approaches and use of the DME & Transponder.
The IMC rating is currently only valid in the UK and a renewal Flight Test is required every 25 months.
Revalidation
Every 24 months, FROM THE DATE THE SKILLS TEST WAS PASSED, the pilot must have achieved 12 hours flying in the last 12 months of the 24 month period. This may consist of up to 6 hours dual flying. One of these hours in the last 12 month period must be with an instructor. If you have just completed a new rating, this hour can usually be waivered.
The hour with the instructor has no set format, however, although this is NOT A TEST, to make the hour constructive, it is spent going over old skills that may not have been practiced for a while i.e stalls, PFLs, EFATO, general emergencies, spiral dives, unusual attitudes and a couple of circuits. Remember, this is NOT A TEST, but may blow away a few cobwebs and will be good fun.
Renewals
If your licence has lapsed, for whatever reason, then you'll need a renewal.
If you are within 5 years of it lapsing, you will need enough training to pass a skills test. This skills test is similar to the PPL skills test. It will last for about 1.5 hours.
If your licence has lapsed more then 5 years, you will need to do the same as above, plus the seven exams again.
But don't worry, we'll get you through it with minimum fuss.
IR Renewals
We can offer IR renewals using our FNPTII simulator at a competetive price. The training required will depend on your experience, the cost for this course is as follows:
- FNPTII Simulator: £140* Per Hour
- Test conducted in the FNPTII Simulator: £150*
* This price does not include VAT