Private Pilot Licence PPL (A)
Aerodynamics Academy is certainly the best place to start your pilot career or if you are looking to obtain the licence to fly for fun.
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PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (PPL)
The duration of the full course is between 6-10 weeks depending entirely on theory progress.
This is probably the fastest PPL training in Europe.
Advantages of doing your Private Pilot Course at Aerodynamics Academy
- Accelerated Course
- Distance and In-house learning
- Official exam center
- Fly 7 days a week
- Flexible Scheduling
- Extensive and diverse fleet
- Latest generation simulators
- Own aeronautical maintenance "onsite"
- Located in La Costa del Sol
- The best weather in Europe
The mission of Aerodynamics Malaga and its team is to provide our students with quality training, helping them in every step of the way to achieve academic results to the highest possible standards.
The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) will allow you to act as pilot in command (PIC) in non-commercial operations on aeroplanes. All flights must be done in good weather conditions otherwise an instrument rating will be required.
This is also the first step in modular training to becoming a holder of a fATPL (AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENCE).
The Private Pilot Licence programme is divided in two stages
Theory Training
This phase is delivered entirely in the English language. With a minimum of 30 hours in-house ground school learning in Malaga base ending with 9 official written exams also held in our school.
The subjects are:
- Human Performance
- Air Law
- Principles of Flight
- Navigation
- Aircraft General Knowledge
- Meteorology
- Communication
- Flight Planning
- Operational Procedures
Aerodynamics Academy is an official exam center, all written exams at PPL and ATPL level are held in our main campus building in Malaga.
Theory will be delivered in parallel to the 45H flight training




Flight Training
A total of 5 hours simulator FNPT II and 40 hours single-engine piston aircraft, including 25 hours dual training, performing 150NM cross-country excercises with 3 stops in different airports and a minimum of 10 hours as student pilot in command (SPIC). Students will be ready for the PPL skill test.
The flight training takes place next to our main building, in LEAX Airport (Vélez-Málaga), 30 minutes from Malaga’s International Airport. From this location students get to fly to main airports in Costa del Sol and the Andalucia region, some of the most visited are Cordoba, Sevilla, Granada, Almeria, just to name a few.
Aerodynamics Academy is certainly the best place to start your pilot career or if you are looking to obtain the licence to fly for fun.
Frequently asked questions
How often do I have to renew my PPL licence?
This licence must be renewed after 2 years of obtaining it.
What do I need to start training?
To begin training, pass a class 2 medical exam and have a high school certificate or have attended a vocational school.
Will I be able to carry out paid activities with this licence?
They won’t be able to pay you to fly an aircraft. This licence is designed exclusively for recreational use.
What happens if after obtaining my PPL licence I want to continue with the Commercial Pilot course?
If after obtaining your PPL license you want to continue with the Commercial Pilot course, this license is the initial part since it is a requirement to obtain the CPL.
Where can I fly an aircraft?
With this licence, you can fly without restrictions of countries as long as they are part of the European agency EASA.