Colleges and Universities Offering National Pilot Licence NPL in South Africa

National Pilot Licence (NPL) certification enables aspiring aviators to embark on their journey towards becoming professional pilots. This program provides candidates with an in-depth understanding of aviation fundamentals, flight regulations and essential piloting skills. Graduates of the NPL have a wide range of exciting career opportunities awaiting them in the aviation industry.

Some potential career paths for NPL graduates include:

1. Commercial airline pilot
2. Private jet pilot
3. Air ambulance pilot
4. Agricultural pilot
5. Corporate pilot
6. Flight instructor
7. Charter pilot
8. Airline dispatcher
9. Aviation safety inspector
10. Air traffic controller

With their NPL credentials, these graduates can confidently pursue their dream careers while contributing to the ever-evolving landscape of aviation.

Institutions Offering National Pilot Licence NPL

•  Morningstar Flight Academy, Cape Town  
  Requirements for the National Pilots Licence:
  
  - A valid student pilots license
  - A student should be at least 17 years of age
  - A Class 4 Flight Medical Certificate.
  This medical certificate can be obtained from a SACAA approved Medical Examiner and is valid for 24 months. If you are unsure on where to find a SACAA approved Medical Examiner please contact us and we will provide you with the relevant details.
  - A valid restricted radio certificate
  - A minimum of 20 hours dual flying.
  - A minimum of 15 hours solo flying.
  - Passed all ground school subjects.
•  Apex Flight Academy, Klerksdorp  
  Obtaining a National Pilot License (NPL) means that you are trained to operate a Microlight or Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) under Part 62 of the Civil Aviation Regulations. The National Pilot License is used mainly for recreational flying and the license can range from Microlights to Light Sport Aircraft.
  
  Duration: ± 6 months
  
  Total Hours: ± 25/ 35 hours (Depending on Type)
  
  Types: LSA, CCM, TMG
  
  Lectures: approximately 56 hours
  
  Mock Examinations: 7
  
  Examinations: 7
•  Johannesburg Flying Academy, Alberton  
  A National Pilot Licence is a recreational licence allowing a person to fly with one passenger and in the daytime.
  
  This is basically a fun flying licence, it is divided into 3 categories:
  
  - Conventional Controlled Microlight (CCM)
  - Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)
•  Eagle Flight Academy, Hartswater  
  

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