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PPL training

Upington

Courses & published details

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PPL

Private Pilot Licence — school aircraft

Upington, South Africa

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Current fee unconfirmed — request a written quote

Training & inclusions
30h dual, 15h solo, 4h checks and flight test, ground school, 8 exams, PPL kit (no headset), estimated licensing fees, radio theory, landing fees and fuel.
Duration
Not estimated by the school
Entry requirements
Check with the school for required licences, flight hours, medical certificate, language and admission requirements.
Extra costs & checks
Previously recorded package details below need reconfirmation. Excludes VAT, accommodation, headset, excess insurance, medical, English proficiency and radio practical. Pack contains some inconsistencies — get a written quote (valid 30 days).
Official course source

Last recorded source check: 30 Oct 2026

Review note: Previous listing recorded ZAR 179,650; the current price could not be reconfirmed during the 2 Nov 2026 review. Obtain a current written quote.

PPL

Private Pilot Licence — your own aircraft

Upington, South Africa

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Current fee unconfirmed — request a written quote

Training & inclusions
Same instruction, ground school, exams, kit, licensing and landing fees as the school-aircraft package — but no aircraft or fuel.
Duration
Not estimated by the school
Entry requirements
Check with the school for required licences, flight hours, medical certificate, language and admission requirements.
Extra costs & checks
Previously recorded package details below need reconfirmation. Aircraft and fuel not included, so not comparable with aircraft-supplied prices. Also excludes VAT, accommodation, insurance, medical and hangarage.
Official course source

Last recorded source check: 30 Oct 2026

Review note: Previous listing recorded ZAR 148,600; the current price could not be reconfirmed during the 2 Nov 2026 review. Obtain a current written quote.

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