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Student Pilot Licence (GFPT)
Introduction
The first stage to gaining a Private
Pilots License is the General Flying Progress Test 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.
The minimum flight time required before attempting the GFPT is 15
hours dual training (with an instructor) and 5 hours of solo
flying. It is usual to take at least 25 hours in total.
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
These exams are set by Tasair and conducted
in-house. They are not difficult, and there are always people around to
provide assistance where required.
The prescribed text book covers this information in plenty of depth,
in an easy to read and understandable format. There are substantial
practice questions throughout the text to help you to gauge your progress,
and most students are able to complete the material easily through self-study.
Where to From Here?
Some people are content obtaining their
GFPT and the freedom of flight they have obtained. However, for those
who choose to go on, the next stage is the full Private
Pilot Licence (PPL) which removes the 10nm restriction that applies
to your GFPT.
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