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Private Pilot – PPL(A)
Private Pilot – PPL(A)
Private Pilot – PPL(A)
Have you always dreamed of learning to fly? Orbit Groundschool’s flexible theory course is the perfect way to make that dream come true. A Private Pilot License (PPL) allows you to fly as pilot-in-command or co-pilot on non-commercial flights, without receiving any financial compensation. Our self-study training system in English covers all 9 mandatory EASA PPL theory subjects and offers you the flexibility to start at any time, completely paperless. After downloading and activating the course materials, you can access the course offline. An internet connection is only required for downloading updates or syncing your progress and results with our server. A personal time registration system will be used to track your theory training, so that Orbit Groundschool can monitor your progress throughout the course. Are you ready to spread your wings? This is your chance!
Minimum requirements and/or preferences
- ideally, you have an EASA Class 2 medical certificate
- you are preferably at least 17 years old
- you have sufficient basic knowledge of the English language
Course structure and organization
Course structure and organization
Nowadays, the Revision & Brush Up Course can be taken via our virtual classroom environment through live webinars. This means that you can participate from your home and no longer have to come to Arnhem.
To keep the theory course well-organized and to ensure that specific components are well-aligned, the course material, consisting of 9 subjects, is divided into three modules:
Monday: Human Performance & Communications
Tuesday: Principles of Flight & Air Law
Wednesday: Aircraft General Knowledge & Operational Procedures
Thursday: Navigation & Flight Planning
Friday: Meteorology
You are free to spread the course out over a longer period of time, with 2 or 3 intervals. However, please note that all exams must be taken on the same day.
You can find additional exam dates for specific PPL theory exams in 2023 on our exams page
Self-study
The biggest advantage of our distance learning PPL(A) course is that you can study at your own pace and fit your studies in around your other commitments. The home-study programme is structured in weeks and daily tasks.
The average student completes the PPL(A) theory training in about a few weeks to three to six months. Of course you are in charge of your own study load. The completion time depends on how much time you can invest per week.
A simple work programme will guide you through all subjects and topics in each module during your self-study. Your study progress is monitored by means of mandatory progress tests. You will take the progress tests at various points throughout the course, at home on your own computer. Once you have finished a test, you can submit it to Orbit Groundschool for review with just a click of a button.
Course materials
- ATPdigital CBT software – for Mac, iPad or PC (downloadable)
- Activation code for 2 installations per licence on PC or Mac
- Revision & Brush up Course (5 mandatory exam training evenings)
- 24/7 email support from expert instructors
- online toegang examendatabase training tool (met voorbeeldvragen)
- 12 months technical software support
Not including:
- Navigatie rekenschijf en pen
- EASA approved calculator (type: Casio FX-82MS)
- Navigation protractor
- Liniaal en passer
- Kosten theorie examens @ 58,00€ per vak wanneer ‘in-house’ op locatie Arnhem (Austro)
- Accommodation costs during your stay in Arnhem (see information page ‘accommodation’)
Software/hardware requirements
Software requirements Windows / MAC
- Windows 10 (Windows)
- MacOS 10.14 or later (MAC)
Hardware requirements (Windows / MAC)
- 3Ghz, Dual Core (64-bit) processor or faster
- 4Gb RAM
- Up to 15Gb of available hard disk space (depending on the size of your course)
- A reliable internet connection if you are going to download your lessons over the internet (average course size is around 13Gb)
Hardware/software requirements (iPad)
- iOS 12.0 or later
- 4Gb RAM
- Up to 15Gb of available hard disk space (depending on the size of your course)
- A reliable internet connection if you are going to download your lessons over the internet (average course size is around 13Gb)
Course price
€ 995,-
Course materials
- ATPdigital CBT software – for Mac, iPad or PC (downloadable)
- Activation code for 2 installations per licence on PC or Mac
- Revision & Brush up Course (5 mandatory exam training evenings)
- 24/7 email support from expert instructors
- online toegang examendatabase training tool (met voorbeeldvragen)
- 12 months technical software support
Not including:
- Navigatie rekenschijf en pen
- EASA approved calculator (type: Casio FX-82MS)
- Navigation protractor
- Liniaal en passer
- Kosten theorie examens @ 55,00€ per vak wanneer ‘in-house’ op locatie Arnhem (Austro)
- Accommodation costs during your stay in Arnhem (see information page ‘accommodation’)
Software/hardware requirements
Software requirements Windows / MAC
- Windows 10 (Windows)
- MacOS 10.14 or later (MAC)
Hardware requirements (Windows / MAC)
- 3Ghz, Dual Core (64-bit) processor or faster
- 4Gb RAM
- Up to 15Gb of available hard disk space (depending on the size of your course)
- A reliable internet connection if you are going to download your lessons over the internet (average course size is around 13Gb)
Hardware/software requirements (iPad)
- iOS 12.0 or later
- Up to 15Gb of available hard disk space (depending on the size of your course)
- A reliable internet connection if you are going to be downloading your lessons over the internet (average course size is around 13Gb)
Course price
€ 995,-
Revision & Brush up Course groundschool data
Revision & Brush up Course groundschool data
APRIL 2024
PPL ATPL CPL IR BRUSH UP all modules
Monday 8 April - Friday 12 April 2024
Live webinars / Virtual classroom
(Please register by Sunday 17 March 11:59 p.m.)
Click here to register
July 2024
PPL ATPL CPL IR BRUSH UP all modules
Monday 1 july - friday 5 july 2024
Live webinars / Virtual classroom
(Please register by Sunday 16 june 11:59 p.m.)
Click here to register
OKTOBER 2024
PPL ATPL CPL IR BRUSH UP all modules
Monday 7 okt - friday 11 okt 2024
Live webinars / Virtual classroom
(Please register by Sunday 15 sept 11:59 p.m.)
Click here to register
april 2024
PPL ATPL CPL IR BRUSH UP all modules
Monday 8 April - Friday 12 April 2024
Live webinars / Virtual classroom
(Please register by Sunday 17 March 11:59 p.m.)
Click here to register
JULI 2024
PPL ATPL CPL IR BRUSH UP all modules
Monday 1 july - friday 5 july 2024
Live webinars / Virtual classroom
(Please register by Sunday 16 june 11:59 p.m.)
Click here to register
OKTOBER 2024
PPL ATPL CPL IR BRUSH UP all modules
Monday 7 okt - friday 11 okt 2024
Live webinars / Virtual classroom
(Uiterste aanmelddatum zo 15 sep 23:59u)
Click here to register
Private Pilot – PPL(A)
Orbit Groundschool has been partnering with PPL Bootcamp for some time now. PPL Bootcamp is a great initiative by one of our PPL theory instructors. As a result of this partnership, Orbit Groundschool offers its students the possibility to get extra attention and support where needed, or get help from an instructor. Students can also extend their exam training after completing a module before participating in the legally required Brush Up evenings of Orbit Groundschool. While PPL Bootcamp now offers its students the possibility to take a fully EASA-approved PPL(A) theory course in English through Orbit Groundschool. The exam sittings are in Arnhem, with preparation and exam training provided by PPL Bootcamp under the recognition of Orbit Groundschool (NL-ATO-25). Students must purchase the course from Orbit Groundschool in order to participate. For more information on the extra services offered by PPL Bootcamp in collaboration with Orbit Groundschool, please visit our partner website: https://pplbootcamp.nl/hoe-ppl-a-behalen/