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Airborne Aviation Flight School

Airborne Aviation Flight School

Corner of Van Dyk Road & Airport Drive
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Allow me to ruffle your feathers by explaining who we are

I am new to flying. How do I get started?

I have flown elsewhere. How do I move?

The Medical Certificate

The Student Pilot Licence

The Private Pilot Licence

The Night Rating

The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

The Instrument Rating

The Multi-Engine Rating

Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Validation of a foreign pilot licence and ratings

Conversion of a foreign pilot licence and ratings

How do I enrol at Airborne?

Quotes using the Cessna Fleet

Quotes using the Piper Fleet

Aircraft Rates

Terms & Conditions

Enrolment Form
 Allow me to ruffle your feathers by explaining who we are
Airborne Aviation Flight School was established in the ‘60’s – making us one of the oldest flight schools
in South Africa. We can be found at the Brakpan/Benoni Airfield (on the corner of Van Dyk Road &
Airport Drive). The Brakpan/Benoni Airfield is ideally situated for any student. It is an airfield without
delays caused by arriving traffic, it is a short flight to the general flying area; and we are not a
manned airfield (no control tower) – meaning you can build your confidence on the radio prior to
being exposed to the stresses of controlled airspace.
The school has been passed down from generation to generation. In 2014, a new partner took the
controls and we have expanded our offices to the United Arab Emirates. With our doors always open,
we have seen people coming from every corner of the world to be a part of our close-knit flying
family of “turkeys.” People flock, excuse the pun, to train both privately and commercially.
We are approved by the South African Civil Aviation Authority
(SACAA) and issued with the code CAA0252. Every annual audit, the inspectors remark on how
we are steps ahead with our training – both in the air and on the ground. Our airworthy
aircraft are approved for both ab initio (from the beginning) and advanced training.
Due to our longevity, we have found that no two pilots are the same. Each individual develops a
flying style that is unique to their character. What works for one, may not work for the other.
Our qualified instructors are well-equipped to adjust to your needs and ability, while continuing to maintain an impeccable safety
standard. Instructors promote a one-on-one training environment to ensure that you get the most out of your time and money.
The aircraft that form part of our turkey nest covers a range of different aircraft types. There are high-wings, low-wings and
whatever is in between. Our fleet is constantly growing and changing to accommodate the fluctuating market.
We have three Piper Cherokees and a Cessna 152 for ab initio training. For advanced training, there is a Cessna 177 RG (single-
engine complex aircraft) and a Piper Seneca III (multi-engine complex aircraft).

Airborne strives on maintaining a training environment that is relaxed and professional. This is a factor
that separates us from the other flight schools. We boast a range of facilities that adds to the training
environment. There are both on-site and off-site facilities.
On site there are: two briefing rooms; free computer-based mock
examinations; a lounge; a kitchen that is equipped with the necessities
for being a pilot (a coffee plunger); two hangars for our fleet; and a
swimming pool for those hot summer days.
Off-site we have a classroom used for examination preparation and ground-school. The classroom is
open throughout the week and has no distractions.
We offer a range of courses: Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL): Fixed-wing; Night Rating; Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL): Fixed-wing;
Instrument Rating; Instructor’s Rating; and Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (ATPL): Fixed-wing. Each of these are discussed below.

Welcome to Airborne Aviation

 I am new to flying. How do I get started?
Aviation legislation is constantly evolving and adapting
to make the skies safer. This puts a person who is
passionate about flying, but new to learning to fly, at a
disadvantage. This section is aimed at assisting an ab
initio student on finding the best way towards their
Private Pilot’s Licence.
If you have never been in a light aeroplane before, we
would recommend an Introductory Flight. This half-an-
hour flight, with a qualified instructor, is there to ensure
that you are comfortable when you fly. It is a way to
judge how much you enjoy it. We would recommend an
early morning or late afternoon flight to experience the
skies at their smoothest. The beauty of this flight is that
it counts towards your total flight experience when you
continue with your training.
When you know how great it is to fly, the next step would be to obtain a valid Medical from an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
A Medical ensures that you are fit to fly. People with corrective glasses have a reservation about flying. It is a belief that if you
wear glasses you are unfit to fly – this is not the case. The Medicals are discussed in greater detail below.
Attached to this guide is an enrolment form, you can complete it and e-mail it through. Alternatively, you can fill one in at Airborne
Aviation.

I have flown elsewhere. How do I move?

Changing flight schools is a daunting task. You have to
adjust to the new standard of coffee and the various
faces that walk through the door. You are exposed to
new techniques, a new environment and possibly
different aircraft. We are aiming to make it as hassle-
free as possible for you to change to Airborne Aviation.
If you are still training towards your PPL and have not
written any online examinations, the move is simple. We
send your old flight school a letter stating that we would
like to acquire your logbook and training file. You will
then have to ensure that you have insurance. Your new
training file will be combined with your old one – you
do not lose any experience gained at your other flight
school.
If you are still training towards your PPL, but you have written an online examination, the move is exactly as above with one
exception. There is an additional form to fill out (Notification of a Change in Examination Centre) and we’ll submit it to the SACAA
on your behalf.
If you have your PPL and would like to continue your
training through Airborne, you just need to bring us your
logbook, take-out insurance and do a “check-ride” with
one of our instructors.
In all the above cases, you may have to do a technical
examination (an open book questionnaire) on the aircraft
you intend on flying.
 The Medical Certificate
Before you can acquire a Student Pilot Licence, you are required to be declared medically fit by an Aviation
Medical Examiner. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has a list of Aviation Medical Examiners on
their website. Each one is certified to ensure that you are physically fit to fly.
We use the professional services of Dr van Niekerk – a practicing general practitioner who is also an approved
Aviation Medical Examiner. His practice can be found at the Glynnwood Suites in Benoni – making it close to home. For more
information follow this link: http://willemvanniekerk.co.za

There are two classes of medicals that are applicable to aeroplane pilots. You have a Class 1 and a Class 2. See the table below
for which medical you should choose:
CLASS OF MEDICAL 1 2
LICENCES THAT REQUIRE THAT Commercial Pilot Licence Student Pilot Licence
PARTICULAR CLASS OF MEDICAL Airline Transport Pilot Licence Private Pilot Licence
PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF THE 1 year 2 years
MEDICAL (FOR PERSONS BELOW THE
AGE OF 40)

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU CAN HAVE A CLASS 1 MEDICAL AND STILL BE ABLE TO ACCQUIRE A PPL/SPL
You are going to have to do a series of tests. The doctor will require a chest x-ray and a blood test before doing the physical
medical. The application forms for the x-ray and blood test can be obtained from the Doctor.
With blood test results and the x-ray report in hand, you are now ready for your first medical.

We would suggest packing a change of running shorts.

The whole medical is straight forward. Your weight and height will be taken followed by a series of tests to
check the acuity of your eyes and the ability of your ears. For your initial medical, you will be asked to run
on a treadmill with electrodes attached to you. This test, known as an ECG (Electro-cardio graph), monitors
the activity of your heart. You will then conduct a test to ensure that your lung capacity is satisfactory.
Once the doctor is satisfied with the results of the test, you will be issued with two slips of paper – a yellow
and a white slip. The white slip is yours to keep and must accompany your licence. The yellow slip is to be
submitted to the SACAA along with your application form for your Student Pilot’s Licence.

The Student Pilot Licence

You now have your medical and are excited to get going. The next step is to obtain your Student Pilot’s Licence (SPL). The SPL will
allow you to fly solo when you have reached a suitable standard. It also grants you access to write the online examinations that are
required for your Private Pilot Licence.

In order to obtain your SPL, you are required to:

i. Be 15 years of age (you can go solo at
the age of 16);
ii. You need a valid class 1 or 2 medical;
iii. A valid form of identification with a
photograph/a certified copy;
iv. The correct application form (completed
at Airborne);
v. Two passport size photographs that are
in colour; and
vi. The prescribed fee.

This package of documents is taken through to the SACAA and will

be processed while you wait.
We are well on the road to realising your dreams.
 The Private Pilot Licence
The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is a higher licence. This licence allows you to take to the skies and carry passengers. If you are after
adventure, you could even cross the South African borders.

It is a common myth that pilots need “Higher-Grade’ Mathematics, Geography or Physical Science. These subjects only give you an
advantage with understanding the content of each of your modules. Those subjects are not a prerequisite for obtaining your
Licence. Our instructors provide you with a quality Ground School that will enable you to meet the theory standards required by
the SACAA.

There are a few requirements before you can acquire your PPL. These are:
i. Be at least 17 years old;
ii. A minimum total of 45 hours;
iii. A minimum of 30 hours Dual (with an instructor);
iv. A minimum of 15 hours Solo (by yourself);
v. Pass the online examinations;
vi. Complete a Restricted Radio Licence Course; and
vii. Once found to be of a high standard, your instructor would
recommend you to a Grade II Flight Instructor. The Grade II
Flight Instructor will test your general and navigational skills.

Once all these requirements are met, you will be able to submit this package of documents to the SACAA and your application will
be processed while you wait.

The Night Rating

You have now obtained your PPL. The Night Rating would be the next notch in your
belt. The Night Rating allows you to explore the four corners of the earth under the
cover of darkness. It is a rating that will make you a safer pilot. It provides you with
the necessary skills to navigate in the dark.
There are a few requirements before you can be issued with a Night Rating:
i. A holder of a valid PPL;
ii. 10 Hours Instrument Flying in an aircraft;
iii. 5 Dual Take-offs and landings at night;
iv. A Dual cross-country of at least 150nm at night;
v. An online Night Rating Test;
vi. A Night Rating Test with a Grade II Flight Instructor

You now meet the requirements to fly during the night.

The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

Once you have gained some flight experience and want to earn money through your passion, the CPL is the next step. The
requirements for a CPL are as follows:
i. Must be 18 years of age;
ii. Hold a valid Class 1 Medical;
iii. Hold a General Certificate of Proficiency in Radiotelephony;
iv. Have passed the theoretical examinations;
v. Hold a valid night rating;
vi. Must have a total of at least 200 hours broken up as follows:
a. 100 hours as Pilot in Command; which includes:
i. 20 hours Cross-Country as PIC
ii. 5 Hours of night flying as PIC
b. 20 Hours Instrument Flying; which includes:
i. 20 Hours Instrument Flying in an aircraft; and
c. At least 5 hours of instruction in an aeroplane with adjustable flaps; retractable undercarriage
and variable pitch propeller.
vii. Have successfully passed the skills test with a Grade I Designated Flight Examiner.
Once all the aforementioned requirements have been met, you simply submit the relevant documentation to the SACAA. The
documents will be processed while you wait and will be issued to you shortly afterwards.
You are now the proud holder of a CPL and can pursue a career in aviation.
 The Instrument Rating
A Commercial Pilot Licence by itself limits your ability to fly. You are restricted to Visual Flight Rules (VFR). A CPL alone, makes it
impractical for charter companies or airlines to hire you because you are limited to VFR Flight only. By successfully completing an
Instrument Rating along with your CPL, you immediately make yourself more employable.
If you are a Private Pilot Licence holder – without the intention of pursuing aviation as a career – an Instrument Rating will make
you a safer pilot. It develops your skills to ensure that you are capable of handling yourself and the aeroplane when you are
exposed to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
In order to acquire an Instrument Rating, you need to meet a few requirements. Namely:
i. Hold a valid pilot licence;
ii. Hold a valid Night Rating;
iii. Hold a valid Class 2 Medical Certificate;
iv. Have passed the theoretical knowledge examinations;
v. Hold a General Certificate of Proficiency in Radiotelephony;
vi. Must have completed the following hours:
a. 50 hours of cross country flight as PIC;
b. A total of 40 hours instrument flying time, broken up as follows:
i. 40 Hours in an aircraft. (If you intend on doing an Instrument Rating with a Multi-Engine
Rating, 5 hours of instrument flying will be done in a multi-engine aircraft).
vii. Have passed the skills test with a Grade I Flight Instructor.
Once you have successfully completed all 7 requirements, the relevant documentation will be submitted to the SACAA. This package
will be processed while you wait.

The Multi-Engine Rating

A multi-engine rating adds to your curriculum vitae and makes you more employable. A Private Pilot Licence holder may obtain a
multi-engine rating for recreational use. A multi-engine rating provides you with the foundations to operate aircraft with 2 or more
engines.
At Airborne Aviation, a Piper Seneca III is used for your multi-engine rating. The advantage of using a Seneca III is that although
you are exposed to a complex aircraft, you also are exposed to a turbo-charged engine. Throughout Africa, charter companies
utilise turbo-charged aircraft to provide better performance. By having a thorough knowledge and practical experience with the
system is an immediate bonus.
The requirements for a Multi-Engine Rating are:
i. At least 70 hours PIC of aeroplanes;
ii. 7 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction in multi-engine aeroplane operation (ground briefings);
iii. 6 hours of dual flight training in multi-engine aeroplane operation; and
iv. Passed the appropriate skills test with a Grade I Flight Instructor.
You have now completed your multi-engine rating.
Please note, if you are aiming for acquiring a multi-engine and instrument rating, you would have to do 5 hours additional in the multi-
engine aircraft (as discussed under Instrument Rating).

Airline Transport Pilot Licence

An Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is the highest licence one can obtain in the aviation industry. This licence will make you
capable of holding a position in an airline and is seen as a requirement to become a captain of an airline fleet.
The requirements for an ATPL are as follows:

i. You must have completed 1500 hours in aeroplanes, broken up as follows:

a. 250 hours as PIC,
b. 200 hours cross-country time;
c. 75 hours must be instrument time;
d. 100 hours PIC at night
ii. Be 21 years of age;
iii. Hold a valid Class 1 Medical;
iv. A CPL;
v. Have passed the theoretical knowledge examinations;
vi. Have passed the skills test with a Grade I Flight Instructor.
You have now acquired the highest licence there is in the aviation industry.
 Validation of a foreign pilot licence and ratings
A validation is required if you intend on remaining in South Africa for a short while, but you want to do a bit of flying. The
requirements are straight forward. You need:

i. The appropriate fee;

ii. A certified true copy of the pilot licence and ratings for which the validation is requested;
iii. A certified true copy of a valid foreign or local medical certificate;
iv. A summary of the applicant’s logbook;
v. Proof of English language proficiency;
vi. Have attended a tutorial on the differences in airspaces and terminology within South Africa;
vii. Have received a briefing on performance planning, taking into account the effect of density altitude;
viii. Write a South African Air Law Examination; and
ix. Pass a practical flight test.
The application is then made to the SACAA.

Conversion of a foreign pilot licence and ratings

You hold a foreign licence and would like to convert it to a South African licence. Each application made to the SACAA is
considered individually. You need to attach the following with your application:
i. A letter of motivation for conversion of the licence;
ii. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (Resume);
iii. Your logbook (or certified copies) containing –
a. A summary of the hours flown over the last 12 months;
b. Endorsements of all class and type ratings; and
c. Endorsements of the last revalidation of your licence, class or type and instrument flight ratings;
iv. Your foreign licence;
v. A valid South African Medical Certificate (as applicable to your licence);
vi. Pass the required examinations for the appropriate level.
For more information on the examinations that you are required to pass, please indicate on the enrolment form as to which conversion
you are aiming for.

How do I enrol at Airborne?

Local Students:
1. Fill in the Enrolment Form and indicate which course you would like to complete.
2. If desired, open an account with Airborne by depositing money into the bank account. The banking details can be found
on the enrolment form.
3. The registration and payment can be done at Airborne.
Welcome to Airborne Aviation Flight School

International Students:
1. Fill in the Enrolment Form and indicate which course you would like to complete.
2. Open an account with Airborne by depositing an initial instalment of AED 10,000.00 into Airborne’s bank account with
your name as the reference. The instalment is used towards your training. The banking details can be found on the
enrolment form.
3. Once the payment has been made, email us the enrolment form along with a copy of your passport. We will then send
you the application forms for a Student Visa Application. Student Visa Applications can only be done in the South African
embassy in your country. We cannot do the application on your behalf. However, we shall be more than willing to help.
4. We shall then plan the best possible experience for you in South Africa by assisting you in finding accommodation.
5. Once you arrive in South Africa, we can commence your training.

Welcome to Airborne Aviation Flight School

If there are any further queries, one of our representatives will be more than willing to assist you.

Best regards
The Airborne Team

Website: www.airborneaviation.co.za
Contact Number: +27 74 113 2911 (South Africa)
+27 11 915 0044 (South Africa)
+97 50 476 1123 UAE)
E-M ail: sam@airborneaviation.co.za
bruce@airborneaviation.co.za
 Terms & Conditions
• The Quotation for Private Pilot Licenses (PPL), Night Rating and Commercial Pilot Licenses (CPL) with an Instrument
Rating has been calculated based on the hours quoted within the agreement.
• The Quotations are based on the minimum requirements as set by the South African Civil Aviation Authority
(SACAA) - any additional training that may be required to ensure that you meet the standards will be an
additional cost to the student.
• PPL fees needs to be paid 100% upfront before the student begins.
• If required, the CPL can be paid in three (3) instalments within a nine (9) month period Computer based mock
examination programs are included in all packages.
• Ground school in Dubai fees will need to be paid 100% paid in full. – Fees for PPL will be adjusted.
• The prices above are subject to market condition rates.
• Airborne cannot be held liable for any additional costs occurred due to flights to other airfields (this includes the
relevant airport fees)
• Transportation and Accommodation is excluded in these rates.
• Flights / Visas to and from South Africa will be borne by the student.
• Fees cannot be renegotiated once this agreement is signed.
• The prices mentioned in this quote are valid for thirty (30) days from the date of receiving it
• Airborne Aviation reserve the right to terminate this agreement if the student cannot pass the theoretical exams
within 6 attempts per subject, money that has been paid in advance will be paid back to student subject to ten
(10%) services charges.
• Flight Instructors can assist students seven (7) days a week from 08h00 to 17h00.
• Students with less than R10,000.00 in their accounts will be unable to continue.
• Landing, Approach and Parking fees at Brakpan/Benoni Airfield are FREE subject to a student being a member
of the Brakpan Aeroclub.
• A computer based mock examination program is available to all students.
• The aircraft rates may fluctuate depending on the price of oil and maintenance costs.
• All prices include Value Added Tax (VAT).
• The aircraft rates provided include fuel (calculated on a wet-rate).
• This agreement confirms that Mr. Wael education qualifications are sufficient for the PPL and CPL programs
 Airborne Aviation Flight School
ATO: CAA/0252
Registration Number: 2004/101535/23
Brakpan Airfield
Telephone Number: +27 74 113 2911 +27 11 915 0044
E-Mail Address: sam@airborneaviation.co.za (South Africa)
Office 303E/305A IBN Battuta Gate Building
Telephone Number: +97150 4761123
bruce@airborneaviation.co.za (UAE)
Website: www.airborneaviation.co.za

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Night Rating
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Account Number: 62071643748
Branch Code: 252-142
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