EDUCATION

This training takes around 4-8 months and for Aviation Enthusiasts who would like to take the first step in their dream to become a pilot. As Istanbul Aviation, our aim is to provide a quality education to these candidates and to provide training at international standards in order to ensure that the candidates can fly safely. Individuals holding a PPL license can fly as a pilot or co-pilot of single-engine (5700 kg and below) aircraft on non-commercial flights if they wish.

However, individuals who want to be a pilot or co-pilot in commercial flights have to take the ATPL (Commercial Flight License) training, which is a continuation of the training.




Education Participation Requirements
  • Health Report (Must have been received from hospitals authorized by SHGM [Directorate general for health services] in the last three months)
  • Criminal Records
  • Identity card Copy (front and back side)
  • Residence Certificate
  • Diploma Copy
  • 2 Passport Photos



How long does PPL undergraduate education last?
  • 105 hours of theoretical knowledge training,
  • A total of 151.5 hours of training is provided, including 46.5 hours of flight training.

PPL Theoretical Knowledge Education Subjects
010Air Law
020Aircraft General Information
030Flight Performance
040Human Performance and Limits
050Meteorology
060Navigation
070Operating Procedures
080Flight Principles
090Communication
100General Flight Safety
Theoretical Knowledge Education
Theoretical knowledge training takes an average of 6-8 weeks. After our students complete their theoretical knowledge training, they take the multiple choice theoretical knowledge exam. In the exam, students are asked maximum 100 questions for each course. The exam passing grade is 75.

Flight Training
Flight training takes 45 hours. After the flight training, students take the 1.30 hours Flight Control Exam. Our pilot candidates who have successfully completed their trainings are entitled to receive the PPL (Private Pilot) License.

Footnote: Pilots with PPL License have the opportunity to rent a flight in our school fleet on an hourly basis.