Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course

For enthusiasts who wish to fly for pleasure or to take their first step towards obtaining a professional pilot licence. Joint the No. 1 ranking flight school in Cyprus to start your course today. This EASA qualifying license PPL may only be used for Non - Commercial Operations.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum of 16 years 
  • A Class II medical certificate must be obtained before solo flight is permited
  • English language proficiency (ELP) must be conducted before skill test
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Ground Theoretical Training / 3 Weeks Duration

  • The purpose of the ground training is to teach the syllabus for the nine theoretical subjects and to pass the relevant in-house exams. For this purpose, “Dento” has created its own e-learning platform which allows distance learning, followed by a minimum of 4 days classroom review.

Flight Training / 9 Weeks Duration

45 Hours Minimum Flight Training to include a minimum of:
  • 35 hours dual (5 hours simulator FNPT II);
  • 10 hours solo; and
  • PPL Skill test with an Authorized DCA Examiner.

PPL Exams 

The PPL theory syllabus covers nine subjects, which are assessed with two quizzes and a mock exam. Once you've successfully completed a mock exam with a score of at least 75%, you are eligible to sit for the external exams at DENTO Group headquarters. You must pass all nine exams to gain your PPL.

  • Air Law – covering the rules and regulations governing aviation
  • Aircraft General Knowledge (AGK) – including aircraft design and systems, instrumentation, electrics, engines, and emergency equipment
  • Flight Planning & Performance – learn how to do important pre-flight calculations to ensure you have sufficient fuel, runway length, and so on
  • Human Performance & Limitations (HPL) – covering the psychological and physiological effects of flight
  • Meteorology – learn what causes different weather conditions, how they affect flight, and how to interpret aviation forecasts
  • Navigation – basic navigation theory and use of electronic navigation aids
  • Operational Procedures (OP) – covers the standard procedures that you must follow when operating aircraft
  • Principles of Flight (PoF) – aerodynamics, how aircraft fly, and how different variables affect lift and drag
  • Communications – learning how to communicate using radiotelephony

Cadet's Exam Pass Rate 85.9%

We are pleased to announce a passing rate of 85.9% for our PPL students' exams. Our training and support have enabled them to confidently clear the challenges they've faced and excel in their efforts to obtain their PPL theoretical certification.

This accomplishment is a testament to the dedicated work and commitment shown by our cadets and Dento Groups faculty. We want to take this opportunity to celebrate their success.

Method of Payment (for minimum hours as per above indicative flight training program)

Total cost covering the training as mentioned above is €13.500 and payments should be made as follows:

  • € 500 with enrolment into the course;

  • €2.000 prior to the commencement of the ground training;

  • €5.500 prior to the commencement of the flight training program; and

  • €5.500 by the completion of 20:00 hours of the flight training program.

Click on our below link to apply now and a member of our team will contact you shortly.