Flight Training

Yes, you CAN become a Pilot starting at the age of 15 years! Rotary Airforce SA Pty Ltd has helped many men and woman JUST LIKE YOU to become pilots since the 1980’s!!

We are an Aircraft Training Organisation, SACAA Approved (SACAA/1588/ATO) in terms of Part 141 of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations, as amended located at the General Aviation Hangers based at Upington International Airport, Northern Cape.

We offer training for both National and Private Pilot Licences in terms of Part 61 and 62 of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations, as amended.

National Pilot Licence

We offer NPL training in the following Aircraft Categories.
Gyroplane (GYR)
Weight Shift Controlled Microlight (LSA)
Light Sport Aircraft (WCM)
Conventionally Controlled Aircraft (CCM)

Private Pilot License

We offer the following Private Pilot Training
Private Pilot (Aeroplane)
Night Rating (Aeroplane)
Commercial Pilot Licence (Modular A)

Examination Centre

Registered for all NPL and PPL Exams
Approved Person in terms of Part 66.4 Exams

OTHER

Radio Telephony (Restricted)
NPL Instructor Rating
PPL Instructor Rating
Agricultural Pilot Rating
Please contact us today for our prospectus and fees – admin@rafsa.co.za

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PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Be not less than 15 Years of age for PPL and 17 years of age for NPL.

Hold a valid Class 2 for PPL and Class 4 medical certificate issued in terms of part 67.

Hold a valid student pilot license in terms of PPL and national pilot learner’s certificate in terms of NPL. (RAFSA ATO will assist with this application to SACAA)

NOTE

Double-check the quote you receive and the applicable fee to see what is included in the dual training rate and what is not like Fuel, landing fees, and VAT.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING ONGOING PPL (A) TRAINING.

Minimum of 30hrs dual flying

Minimum of 15hrs solo flying of which at least 5 hours are cross-country flight time, which must include at least one triangular cross-country of at least 150 nautical miles, on which at least one point must not be less than 50 nautical miles from base and must include full-stop landings at two different aerodromes away from base.

Complete Air exercises 1 to 19, as per SA-CATS Appendixes.

Complete Restricted Radio Ground School, Exam and Practical Assessment.

Complete all the Exam Subjects theory online training. Exams is written at RAFSA ATO Exam Centre.

Complete English Proficiency, minimum Level 4, we prefer Level 6.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING ONGOING NPL CCM TRAINING

Minimum of 10hrs dual flying

Minimum of 15hrs solo flying of which shall include. one dual cross-country flight of at least three legs and of a duration of not less than 90 minutes flown at normal cruising speed, one solo cross-country flight of at least three legs and of a duration of not less than 90 minutes flown at normal cruising speed, a general skills test of not less than 60 minutes, a navigation skills test of at least three legs and a duration of not less than 90 minutes flown at normal cruising speed and which includes a full stop landing at a controlled airport other than the point of departure

Complete air exercises for the category of aircraft as per the Training Procedures Manual of this ATO.

Complete Restricted Radio Ground School, Exam, and Practical Assessment.

Complete all the Exam Subjects theory online training.

Exams is written at RAFSA ATO Exam Centre.

Complete English Proficiency, minimum Level 4, we prefer Level 6.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING ONGOING NPL WCM TRAINING.

Minimum of 10hrs dual flying

Minimum of 15hrs solo flying of which shall include one dual cross-country flight of at least three legs and of a duration of not less than 90 minutes flown at normal cruising speed, one solo cross-country flight of at least three legs and of a duration of not less than 90 minutes flown at normal cruising speed, a general skills test of not less than 60 minutes, a navigation skills test of at least three legs and a duration of not less than 90 minutes flown at normal cruising speed and which includes a full stop landing at a controlled airport other than the point of departure

Complete air exercises for category of aircraft as per the Training Procedures Manual of this ATO.

Complete Restricted Radio Ground School, Exam and Practical Assessment.

Complete all the Exam Subjects theory online training.

Exams is written at RAFSA ATO Exam Centre.

Complete English Proficiency, minimum Level 4, we prefer Level 6.

ESTIMATE FEES TERMS & CONDITIONS

Training Fees using the school’s Aircraft include Fuel for Dual and Solo Flights and are subject to fuel rate increases. | Training Fees estimates exclude items not quoted. | All Fees are based on estimates as we use third parties in some cases and increases in fuel, taxes, and SACAA fees are beyond our control. | Fees can change at any time and are only fixed by a formal signed quote. | Quotes are only applicable for 30 days. | An annual increase of 10% is applicable year on year. | Accommodation not included. | 15% VAT not included | Own Aircraft fee does not include the fuel, the owner is responsible for arranging and refuelling fuel prior to each flight.

Click on the link below to download the Flight Training Information Pack & Fees.

Flight Training Information Pack & Fees

Please double-check with the office on the latest and greatest fees as it is subject to change without prior notice or immediate update of the website and the fees quoted by the training school is the fees applicable.