General Flying Progress Test(GFPT) which, upon completion, allows the holder to fly as Pilot in Command in the local area with passengers on board. This training involved covers all the general handling of the aircraft, including things such as take-off, landing and emergency procedures. Many of your lessons are preceded by formal briefings that outline what you will be doing during the air exercise and the relevant theory. After each flight, your instructor will take time to 'de-brief' you on your flight, reviewing the lesson, areas to work on and your progress.
Theory Training
During the training for your GFPT, there are two theory exams:
Pre-Solo/Area Solo Exam
Basic Aeronautical Knowledge
Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
A Private Pilot License (PPL) is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft privately, i.e. not for remuneration. The basic requirements to obtain the license and the privileges it confers are agreed internationally by ICAO, however the actual implementation varies quite widely from country to country. According to ICAO, it is obtained by successfully completing a course of flight training of at least 40 hours duration (different country, different requirement), passing a number of theory exams, and successfully demonstrating flying skills to an examiner during a flight test or checkride. The typical minimum age for a Private Pilot Certificate is 17 (though other types of certifications differ in age minimum)
Different types of PPL are issued for the major categories of aircraft: powered airplanes/aeroplanes; gliders ; helicopters; gyroplanes; balloons; airships.
A license will contain a number of sub-qualifications or ratings. These specify in more detail the actual privileges of the license, including the types of aircraft that can be flown, whether flight under Instrument Flight Rules and at night is allowed, and whether instructing and examining of trainee pilots can be done.
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
A Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is a qualification that permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft for remuneration. The basic requirements to obtain the licence and the privileges it confers are agreed internationally by International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, however the actual implementation varies quite widely from country to country. According to ICAO, it is obtained by successfully completing a course of flight training, passing a number of theory exams, and successfully demonstrating flying skills to an examiner during a flight test or checkride.
Different types of CPL are issued for the major categories of aircraft: airplanes/aeroplanes; helicopters; gyroplanes; balloons; airships.
A licence will contain a number of sub-qualifications or ratings. These specify in more detail the actual privileges of the licence, including the types of aircraft that can be flown, whether flight under Instrument Flight Rules is allowed, and whether instructing and examining of trainee pilots can be done.
Source :
http://www.tasair.com.au/l_gfpt.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_Pilot_License
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_Pilot_Licence
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