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Private Pilot Course - PPL(A)

Study with certified instructors, in first-class aircraft, at your own pace! Learn to fly in Portugal.

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EASA PPL(A) – Private Pilot License Course in Portugal

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Start your aviation journey with the EASA-approved Private Pilot License Course – PPL(A) in Portugal. Study according to the European Part-FCL standard, with experienced instructors, modern aircraft, and exceptional weather conditions that allow you to fly all year round.
Whether your goal is to fly for pleasure or start a commercial pilot career, our PPL(A) course offers the solid, internationally recognized foundation for your future in aviation.

– Insurance – 1st attempt in 9 written ANAC exams¹ – PPL Skills Tests – VFR charts and plotters – CRP flight calculator¹ – Flight logbook and student ID card – Digital manuals

– Must be at least 16 years old
– Completion of 9th grade of elementary school
– Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
– Ability to obtain EASA Class 2 Medical Certificate

– Visa for non-European students
– Clean criminal record

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PPL(A) Training

Why the private pilot course?

Pilot school in Portugal: Start your journey as a pilot with an EASA-approved PPL(A) course in Portugal. Learn to fly with expert instructors in ideal weather conditions.

How to obtain a PPL license in Portugal? Discover how to fly in just 8 weeks with our fast-track course!

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Pilot your own adventures

Fly for fun or on family trips, in Portugal or Europe.

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First step into the cockpit

This is the first step towards becoming a commercial pilot, by modules.

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Redefine the way you travel

Freedom to travel anywhere you want, with whom you want.

Course timeline and structure

EASA PPL(A) training, with online theory and flight phase in Lisbon, Braga or Viseu. The EASA Private Pilot License (PPL (A)) allows you to act as pilot in command of single-engine aircraft for leisure or private travel throughout Europe.

Regular Course

9 to 12 months total

Fast Course

8 semanas de voo em Portugal

Our Private Pilot Licence (PPL) course is designed to prepare you to fly safely and confidently, while qualifying you for the Private Pilot Licence (PPL), issued by the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC).

With this licence, you will be authorized to fly single-engine aircraft under VFR (Visual Flight Rules), both for leisure and personal travel, within or outside Portugal.

After completing your PPL(A), you can progress to the Modular ATPL pathway.

Course timeline and structure

1. Theoretical Training – 9 Subjects

    • Air Law and ATC Procedures
    • Aircraft General Knowledge
    • Flight Planning
    • Human Performance and Limitations
    • Meteorology
    • Navigation
    • Operational Procedures
    • Principles of Flight
    • Communications

3. Examinations

  • 9 theoretical subjects at IFA
  • 9 written examinations at IFA and ANAC
45 flight hours (including 25 tandem flights, 10 solo flights and 5 solo cross-country flights), as required by EASA regulations.

– 5h Basic instruments FNPT-II

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The aircraft you will fly on:

Innovation in every flight. Aircraft for every stage of the pilot training course.

Why train in Portugal?

Total cost starting from 15.000€

Includes theory, instructor-led and instructor-led flights, fuel, briefings, and theoretical/practical exams (1st attempt).

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EASA/ANAC Certification

Valid PPL(A) license in all European countries and internationally recognized.

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Modern and safe fleet

Aircraft such as the Cessna 152 and Pipistrel, maintained to the highest European standards.

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Student support

Ongoing support throughout the course, exams, and next steps in your pilot career.

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Prime location

Excellent operating conditions in Cascais, Viseu and Braga.

Why study with IFA?
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