When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth
with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been,
and there you will always long to return."
Leonardo da Vinci
The Private Pilot license (PPL) qualifies a person to act as pilot-in-command of an 
aircraft carrying passengers and baggage under visual fight rules 
(VFR) (in good weather conditions).If your interest in flying is limited to fun flying every now and then, the private pilot will meet your needs or else, if your goal is to become a Professional Pilot, however, you will need to proceed towards a First Officer Training.
Pre - Entry Requirements
You can legally start flight training as young as sixteen, the minimum age for issue of the JAA PPL is seventeen years. Any student applying for the PPL must pass a "Class Two Medical". This is a medical check is carried out by JAA-DCA approved doctor ensure you are medically fit to fly. Wearing glasses it not usually a problem but need to be consulted with an Aviation Medical Examiner
Theoretical Knowledge and Exams
To successfully complete the theoretical course, you will have to sit and pass seven 
written examinations, which assess different areas of aeronautical knowledge. These exams are not difficult, but require a reasonable amount of studying. Whichever route suits you best, there is no getting away from the plain fact that you have to pass these exams by at least 80% - despite the official pass mark for each exam being only 75%
Full Time Studies
Whether you choose to attend Part-Time or Full Time to complete your Private Pilot ground school programme makes no difference at all. It consist of 155 hours of ground theory training that takes place at EPA and as a matter of fact, EPA students have consistently achieved excellent results in the JAA PPL ground examinations. First time pass rates are 96% for Part / Full-time ground school courses and at 87% for Self Study courses. These figures are based on results over the last twenty-four months
Theory Subjects
Training Medium
- Multimedia
- Photographs
Video
Overhead Projection
Radio Telephony Training
The Radiotelephony training covers all the aspects of the VHF Radiotelephony written and practical examinations for English-speaking student pilots who need to be able to operate flights over international airspace environments. The course is conducted by a JAA-DCA RTF Examiner who will guide the student pilot through the course material ensuring that all the relevant areas are covered in depth including practical advice on how to use the radio equipment on board the aeroplane.
The course has an emphasis on speaking, listening and understanding in all contexts 
in which radio communication occurs. The purpose of this course is to ensure that applicants for the license will communicate standard ICAO phraseology in plain English when operating inside and outside controlled airspace. At the end of the training the student pilot will conduct the written exam, and the practical test that may take up to 2-3 hours after completion of a number of practical training sessions with the RTF Examiner
JAA-Private Pilot Full Time Theory Class
►Experience required None -Age 16 years and over or 1st Year Sixth Form
►Commencing 06/07/2009 till 31/07/2009
►Class Schedule: Full Time Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:00
►Conducted Full Time
Ground Theory Trg (Modular) 155 Hrs JAA PPL Included
►Books/Manual PPL
►VFR Chart
►5” Square Protractor
►Navigation Ruler
►CRP Computer
►Radio Telephony Trg VFR 12 Sessions (1:00–1:5 Hrs Instructional session based on 1 on 1)
►Radio Telephony Practical Exam (Included First Attempt)
►7 JAA-PPL Theory Exams (included First Attempt)
►Educational Visits Included (full Time Day only)
►Visits Transport Included
►Uniform EPA White Pilot shirt, EPA Tie-Included
►Booking Status: NOW BOARDING
►Closing Date: ►16th June 2009
♦Course Price : Euro1467.51
Important Notice
1. Since Pilot courses are limited, bookings are accepted on first come first serve bases.
2. It is the norm for courses to be fully booked before the Closing Date on 15th June 2008
3. Courses are subject to final confirmation, changes or discontinuation.
4. Uniform may or may not be included, please check.
5. Academy Summer Holidays: 11th August up to 17th August 2008.
6. It is advisable to contact us for the latest information and updates.
While great care and attention has been given to ensure the accuracy of text and other information, EPA will not be responsible for any unforeseen omissions and errors.