PPL(A) licensing
The PPL(A) licence has defined requirements for age, flight hours, aeromedical certification, and ratings. The exam tests how the licence is obtained and kept valid.
Key points
- Minimum age and required flight hours
- Class 2 medical validity
- Ratings attached to the licence
- Revalidation of ratings
Topics in this subject
Airspace classification
Airspace is divided into classes A through G, each with different requirements for communication, clearances, and VMC minima. A PPL(A) pilot must know where they may fly and which rules apply.
Rules of the air
The rules of the air define right-of-way, avoidance, and in-flight conduct. They are the foundation of safely sharing the sky with other aircraft.