Exploring Your Flying School Options

**Exploring Your Flying School Options**
**A) Algoa Flying School**
**Private Pilot License (PPL):**

The PPL is the initial level to achieve before piloting an
aircraft with passengers. It caters to private individuals
and aspiring Commercial Pilots aiming to accumulate
flight hours. Qualifications include being at least 17 years
old, possessing a valid Student Pilot License, holding a
class one or two medical certificate, passing a practical
flight test, and fulfilling the required flight hours.
**Minimum Requirements:**
- Age: 17 and above
- Medical Certificate: Class 1 or 2
- Radiotelephony Certificate: Restricted or General
- Student Pilot License: Valid
- Language Proficiency Certificate: ICAO level 4
- Flight Hours: Total 45 hours, including 25 dual hours, 15
solo hours, and 5 cross country PIC hours
**SACAA Exams:**
- Air Law
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Principles of Flight
- Human Performance
- Flight Planning
- Aircraft Technical & General
- Radiotelephony
**PPL Cost:** R 126,570
**Night Rating:**
A Night Rating permits flying operations during the night,
enhancing pilot skills and versatility. Prerequisites involve
having a valid Student Pilot License, completing
theoretical training, undergoing dual instrument flight
instruction, performing night take-offs/landings, and
conducting a night cross country flight.
**Requirements:**
- Valid Student Pilot License
- Theoretical training: 5 hours
- Dual instrument flight instruction: 10 hours (including 5
hours in approved FSTD)
- Night cross country flight: Minimum 150nm, 2 full stop
landings at distinct aerodromes
**SACAA Exam:**
- Night Rating
**Night Rating Cost:** R 35,460
**Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Night Rating:**

The CPL enables commercial flying, with Single Engine
VFR/IR or Multi Engine VFR/IR options, each having
distinct benefits. Requirements include being 18 years old,
holding a class 1 medical certificate, having a Private Pilot
License, Night Rating, accumulating 200 flight hours
(including cross country, instrument, and PIC hours), and
passing ATPL subjects' exams.
**ATPL Subjects:**
- Navigation
- General Meteorology
- Aircraft Technical & General
- Flight Planning
- Instruments & Electronics
- Radio aids & Communication
- Human Performance
- Air Law & Operational Procedures
**CPL Single Engine VFR option Cost:** R 331,699
**Options exist for Single Engine IFR, Multi Engine

VFR/IR, and Multi Engine IFR, each with different costs
and benefits.**
**Instrument Rating:**
An Instrument Rating is crucial for flying safely in
adverse weather conditions, relying solely on instruments.
Requirements comprise a valid Private Pilot License with
a night rating, a minimum of 40 hours instrument flight
time (including 20 hours in approved simulators), and
passing SA-CAA exams.
**Instrument Rating Cost:**

- 38 Briefing Hours
- 20.5 Hours IF Simulator
- 20 Hours IF Dual (Cessna 172)
- TOTAL: R 93,582
**Multi-Engine Rating:**
A Multi-Engine Land (MEL) rating allows flying multi-
engine aircraft and is recommended for Commercial
Pilots. Requirements include 70 hours of PIC on single-
engine aircraft and 6 hours of multi-engine flight time.
**Multi-Engine Rating Cost:**

- 4 Hours Simulator
- 4 Hours Multi Engine Dual
- Briefings (7 Hours)
- TOTAL: R 37,243
**Grade 3 Instructor Rating:**

A Grade 3 Flight Instructor Rating enables giving flight
training for PPL and CPL, enhancing skills and job
prospects. Requirements include a valid Commercial Pilot
License.
**Grade 3 Instructor Rating Cost:**

- 80 Briefing Hours
- 20 Hours IF Dual (Cessna 152)
- Flight Test – 2hrs (Cessna 152)
- DFE Fee
- SACAA Instructor Rating Fee
- 2x SACAA Instructor Exams
- Instructor Rating Books
- TOTAL: R 94,402
**Airline Transport License (ATPL):**

An ATPL is the highest pilot qualification, allowing Airline
Captain positions, requiring 1500+ flying hours (including
PIC, instrument flying, night hours), along with other
prerequisites.
**ATPL Cost:**
- Flying Hours (Cessna 152 Hire)
- Groundschool
- Multi-Crew Cooperation Course
- TOTAL: Approx. R 3,352,849
**Note:** Costs are approximations and may vary based

on individual progress and circumstances. Excluded are
exam, medical, and accommodation expenses.
**Additional Costs:**
1. Algoa Flying Club Membership Fee (Annual): R 1,350
2. Aviation Medical:
- Class 1 Medical: R 2,070
- Chest X-Ray: R 755
3. SACAA Exam, Licensing, and Courier Fees:

- PPL: Various fees
- Night Rating: Various fees
- CPL: Various fees
- Instrument Rating: Instrument Rating SACAA
Licensing Fee
- Multi Engine Rating: M/E Rating SACAA Licensing
Fee
- ATPL: Various fees
4. Pilot Equipment and Books: Costs vary
5. Accommodation: Not provided by the school. Estimated

cost around R6,000 per month, multiplied by training
duration (18 - 36 months).
**Note:** Costs are subject to change and may vary

based on individual circumstances and external factors.
**Total Costs in Naira (assuming R1 = N60)**
PPL: N7,594,200
Night Rating Cost: N2,127,600
CPL Single Engine VFR option Cost: N19,901,940
Instrument Rating Cost: N5,615,520
Multi-Engine Rating Cost: N2,234,580
Grade 3 Instructor Rating Cost: N5,664,120
**B) Madiba Bay School of Flight**
MBSF PRICE LIST DEC 2022
Equipment Total: R 12,120
PPL Total: R 136,960
NR Total: R 39,474
HOUR BUILDING Total: R 199,280
Multi Engine Rating CPL with IR Total: R 536,454
MBSF PRICE LIST DEC 2022 IN NAIRA ASSUMING R1 IS N60
Equipment Total: ₦ 727,200

PPL Total: ₦ 8,217,600
NR Total: ₦ 2,368,440
HB Total: ₦ 11,956,800
Multi Engine Rating CPL with IR Total: ₦ 32,187,240
**C) 43 Air School**
PRICING
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various aspects of each flying school to make an informed
decision based on your preferences and goals.*
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**Exploring Your Flying School Options**

**A) Algoa Flying School**

**Private Pilot License (PPL):**

**Night Rating Cost:** R 35,460

**Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Night Rating:**

**CPL Single Engine VFR option Cost:** R 331,699

**Options exist for Single Engine IFR, Multi Engine

**Instrument Rating Cost:**

**Multi-Engine Rating Cost:**

**Grade 3 Instructor Rating:**

**Grade 3 Instructor Rating Cost:**

**Airline Transport License (ATPL):**

**Note:** Costs are approximations and may vary based

3. SACAA Exam, Licensing, and Courier Fees:

4. Pilot Equipment and Books: Costs vary

5. Accommodation: Not provided by the school. Estimated

**Note:** Costs are subject to change and may vary

**Total Costs in Naira (assuming R1 = N60)**

MBSF PRICE LIST DEC 2022 IN NAIRA ASSUMING R1 IS N60

Equipment Total: ₦ 727,200

**C) 43 Air School**

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Exploring Your Flying School Options

A) Algoa Flying School

Private Pilot License (PPL):

Night Rating Cost: R 35,460

Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Night Rating:

CPL Single Engine VFR option Cost: R 331,699

Instrument Rating Cost:

Multi-Engine Rating Cost:

Grade 3 Instructor Rating:

Grade 3 Instructor Rating Cost:

Airline Transport License (ATPL):

Note: Costs are approximations and may vary based

Note: Costs are subject to change and may vary

Total Costs in Naira (assuming R1 = N60)

C) 43 Air School