PPL(A) (private pilot licence – aeroplanes)

The PPL(A) is the EASA private pilot licence for aeroplanes. Training requires at least 45 hours of flight instruction, including 25 hours dual and 10 hours supervised solo.

German term

PPL(A) (Privatpilotenlizenz – Flugzeuge)

Abbr.

PPL(A)

The licence allows non-commercial flights in EASA airspace worldwide subject to ICAO recognition, with class ratings such as SEP. It has no age limit for validity but requires a valid medical and class rating.

For general information only. Always use official sources, your aircraft's flight manual and current national rules for flight decisions.