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CPL(A)
The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) raises the proficiency of your flying to a professional standard and introduces you to more complex aircraft.
Course Details
15 hours total flight time including:
10 hours in a single engine aircraft
At least 5 hours in a complex single or multi-engine aircraft
CPL Skills Test
An additional 10 hours of instrument flight training in a single engine aircraft is required if the candidate does not hold Basic Instrument Flight Certificate (BIFM).
Instrument Rating
The Instrument Rating (IR) is single most largest aspect of your commercial flight training. You will learn how to operate an aircraft almost exclusively by reference to the instruments. It’s the longest and certainly the most challenging course.
Course Details
Single Engine IR
40 hours of instrument flight training in a single engine aircraft
Multi Engine IR
30 hours of instrument flight training in a single engine aircraft
15 hours of instrument flight training in a multi engine aircraft
An additional 10 hours of instrument flight training in a single engine aircraft is required if the candidate does not hold Basic Instrument Flight Certificate (BIFM).
Competency Based IR
An abbreviated Instrument Rating for pilots with previous experience.
Course Details
A pre-entry assessment is used to determine the individual’s training needs.
At least 10 hours of instrument flight time under instruction in an aeroplane.
The SE CB-IR course comprises of at least 40 hours instrument time under instruction (including prior instruction credited)
The ME CB-IR course comprises of at least 45 hours instrument time under instruction (including prior instruction credited)
Structured Hour Building
A structured way to complete your Commercial Hour Building and get a strong footing for your future training.
Course Details
90 hours of aircraft hire including:
75 hours of solo hire
15 hours of dual instruction
A structured syllabus to gain the most experience with regular progress checks
Pastoral assistance throughout the Hour Building phase
PPL(A)
Whether you want to fly for recreation or start the journey for a career in aviation, the PPL is where to start.
Course Details
45 hours total flight time including:
20 hours dual flight time
10 hours solo flight time
5 hours solo navigation
9 theoretical exams & practical radiotelephony test
Practical Flight test
MEP
Located at Blackpool Airport, Westair is less than 1 hour from Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds with excellent road and rail links making it the perfect choice for Student Pilots looking for a Multi Engine Piston rating course.
Course Details
The MEP course is run full time starting on a Monday
6 hours of dual airbourne instruction in a Diamond DA62
7 hours of ground instruction is included
1 written exam paper
Flight test with an examiner (can be combined with CPL flight test)
LAPL
The Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) is the perfect licence for people looking to fly recreationally.
Course Details
30 hours total flight time including:
15 hours dual flight time
6 hours solo flight time
3 hours solo navigation
9 theoretical exams & practical radiotelephony test
Practical flight test
Night Rating
Build upon your piloting skills and adapt them for use during the hours of darkness whilst experiencing the transformation of the landscape and breath-taking views of the Blackpool lights at night.
Course Details
5 hours total flight time including:
3 hours of dual flight time
1 hour solo flight time
1 hour of navigation
5 solo take-offs and 5 solo landings
The Night rating may be conducted as an additional part of the PPL course.