FAQ

•Q: Is there any special requirement I need in order to attend a training course for PPL(H)?
•A: You must only achieve the minimum age and physical requirements required by the Norms.

•Q: Can the physical certification be certified by my ordinary doctor?
•A: No, it must be certified by the IML (Istituto Medico Legale) of Aeronautica Militare, located in Milan, Rome or Naples. Owners of Private Licences can do the following renewals directly by AME (Authorized Medical Examiners). FLY TO FLY srl can help you to organise the medical visits you need.

•Q: I wear glasses for sight correction. Is that an obstacle in getting the licence?
•A: No, as long as it is not a too serious deficit and, while wearing glasses, you achieve the required limit parameters of sight.

•Q: Which is the minimum age to get an aeronautic licence?
•A: 16 years to get the licence to fly an hot-air balloon or the glider. 17 years for motorized aircrafts (e.g. helicopters and airplanes).

•Q: What is the minimum age to attend a PPL training course?
•A: 16 years to attend the course (to do the first “solo flight”, that is with only the student on board), 17 years to get the licence.

•Q: What is the difference between PPL(H) and PPL (A)?
•A: The (H) identifies the licences for HELICOPTER, distinguishing them from the AIRPLANE ones. This distinction is applied also to the other licences (i.e. CPL(H) – CPL (A), ATPL(H) – ATPL(A), etc. ).

•Q: Will the licence obtained be recognised only in Italy?
•A: No, if the school is certified JAR and the English language proficiency requirements are satisfied (English “fonia” requested).

•Q: How are the exams for the licences done?
•A: The exams include a theoretical section (quiz) with general questions about the subject learned in the training, and a practical test.

•Q: With the PPL(A), can I fly any kind of airplane?
•A: Generally, with the PPL pilots are allowed to fly the single-engine class of planes. For different types of classes of aircrafts an additional training is required.

•Q: What are the JAR?
•A: Joint Aviation Requirements issued by Europe's Joint Aviation Authorities: norms and rules defined to standardise the training and the certificates and licences obtained in the member Countries.

•Q: What is the JAA?
•A: It is the “Joint Aviation Authority” in Europe. The JAA is an associated body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) representing the civil aviation regulatory authorities of a number of 33 European states that have agreed to cooperate in developing and implementing common safety regulatory standards and procedures. The JAA and the FAA work together to create complementary air traffic safety standards. The JAA is located at Hoofddorp (Netherlands).

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