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Training Ordinary People To Be Extraordinary Pilots

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First Steps to Becoming a Pilot

Pilot Training SeminarWhy not attend one of the Academy's many pilot training seminars. These are held on a monthly basisthroughout the country and details on where and when they take place can be found on our website or contactus on tel: +353 21 4888737.

Training AdvisorsMake an appointment to talk with one of our expert Training Advisors.They are trained to answer all yourquestions regarding training,finance and career prospects. This service is free.

Visit The AcademyA visit to a prospective Academy is an absolute must. See the training facilities, buildings, fleet and talk to theinstructors.

Which Medical, Class 1 or 2 ?A Class 1 medical is a must if you want to become a professional pilot and fly for a career. This medical can onlybe taken at the Aeromedical Centre in the Mater Hospital, Dublin (tel: +353 1 8858615). It is best to completethis medical before any training begins.

A Class 2 medical is normally sufficient if you only intend to do a Private Pilots Licence and have no intentionof becoming a professional pilot. This medical can be completed by a specially appointed Aeromedical Examiner(AME) and details of an AME in your area can be had from the Mater Hospital. Remember you must have amedical to apply for a Students Pilots Licence (SPL).

Which Course, Integrated or Modular ?The Integrated Course is a highly structured and focused course where a student goes from zero flyingexperience to completion (Frozen ATPL) in just 14 months. To be eligible for this course the candidate mustfirst pass an assessment to ensure that he/she is capable of completing in such a short period of time. Then he/shemust be able to commit to training every day, 5 days per week, and adhere to a strict training regime. Thiscourse is not always suitable for everyone.

The Modular Course is designed for individuals who do not wish to undertake a full time course of study or whowish to "stagger" their training. The course can be completed in seven modules over a period of time which ismore suited to the trainee. People who have other commitments and cannot train 5 days every week find thismethod ideal.

Quality Training Producing Quality Pilots


Private Pilots Licence

RequirementsAn applicant for the PPL must be at least 16 years old to hold a Students Pilots Licence (SPL) and 17 years old

to hold a Private Pilots Licence (PPL).

The applicant must also hold a Class 2 Medical, this can be arranged by contacting the Aero-Medical

Department at the Mater Hospital, Dublin who will give details of an Aero-Medical Examiner in the area.

The CourseThe aim of the PPL course is to teach the student to fly safely and efficiently under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

The privileges of the holder of a PPL is to act as Pilot In Command (PIC) or Co-Pilot of any plane engaged in

non revenue flights.

The course is a minimum of 45 hours flight training comprising:

• 35 hours with an instructor (dual)

• 10 hours supervised solo flight time (PIC)

• Pre flight and post flight briefings

• Ground school covering 10 subjects and culminating in 4 written exams

set by the Irish Aviation Authority.

All training will be conducted in our modern, fully equipped fleet of Cessna 172's and completed at Cork

International Airport.

When the training is completed the student will undergo a flight test with an Irish Aviation Authority flight

examiner.


Night Rating

Following the PPL a person may decide to add a night rating to his/her licence.

This will allow the person to obtain the flight skills necessary to fly an aircraft after the end of VFR or in other

words, night time.

The CourseThe course comprises the following:

• 5 hours flight training (dual and solo)

• 3 hours ground school training

Hour Building

Following the PPL a person may decide to continue his/her training and become a Commercial Pilot.

One of the requirements when doing this is to have a minimum of 100 hours Pilot In Command (PIC) of an

aircraft before commencing with the Training for the Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL).

The Academy has tailored an hour building programme which allows the person to fly primarily for leisure

purposes but with regular instructor checks to maintain the high standard of flying.

A person may choose to complete the hour building in one of our Cessna 172 four seater aircraft or Grob 115

two seater aircraft or indeed a combination of both.

ATPLAirline Transport Pilots Licence

RequirementsAn applicant requiring to undertake the Airline Transport Pilots Licence Theory course and exams must hold

a valid PPL.

The CourseThe ATPL'S are a set of 14 subjects and exams which are required for the issue of an Airline Transport Pilots

Licence.

The course is conducted over a 6 month duration at the Academy and candidates may participate as either full

time or part time (distance learning) students.

Classes are held from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, every week comprising lectures and one to one tuition

with each individual being assigned a computer terminal, complete with username and password, for online

study and also a study pack.

The course is split in three bi-monthly modules culminating in a set of exams at the end of each module.

All exams are taken at the Atlantic Flight Training Academy, Cork International Airport, and are multi choice.

All examinations are set by the Irish Aviation Authority.

Course Outline

First Module (8 weeks)1 HPL

2 Air Law

3 Ops Procedures

4 Meteorology

5 V Coms

6 I Coms

Exams

Second Module (8 weeks)1 Mass & Balance

2 Performance

3 General Navigation

4 Planning

5 Principals Of Flight

Exams

Third Module (8 weeks)1 Aircraft General Knowledge

2 Instrumentation

3 Radio Navigation

Exams



Multi-Engine Class Rating

RequirementsApplicants wishing to train for and obtain a Multi Engine Class Rating (MEP) must hold, at least, a PPL and

have flown a minimum of 70 hours pilot in command (PIC).

The CourseThis rating allows a person to transition from single engine aircraft to twin engine aircraft which can be quite

challenging but very rewarding.

Learning to fly a twin engine aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) is also officially the beginning of the

commercial training and allows a person a certain insight into airline and multi crew conditions.

At the Atlantic Flight Training Academy the Multi Engine Rating is conducted on a Piper Seneca PA34 and

FNPT 11.

The normal duration of this course is one week comprising flight training and

ground school training as follows :

• 6 hours of flight training, covering normal operations and asymmetric operations.

• 6 hours ground school training culminating in a class rating exam.

Although there is a flight test for this rating, it is normally done in conjunction with the Commercial Licence

flight test.


Commercial PilotsLicence

RequirementsAn applicant who wishes to commence training for the Commercial Pilots licence (CPL) at the Academy shall

be 18 years old and hold the following,

• PPL licence

• Class 1 Medical Certificate

• A pass in all ATPL or CPL theoretical exams

• 175 hours flying experience of which 100 hours are pilot in command (PIC).

The CourseThe Commercial Pilots Licence will allow a person to have a flying career in aviation.It will enable them to act

as a pilot in multi engine and multi pilot aircraft for airline commercial transport. The course comprises 25 hours

flight training and a minimum of 20 hours ground school training.

The flight training is conducted on a single engine Cessna 172, a Piper Twin PA34 and an FNPT 11 simulator

and is divided into two modules of which one corresponds to the visual (VFR) CPL training and the other to

the instrument (IFR) CPL training.

The 25 hours are flown as follows:

• 5 hours on FNPT 11

• 12 hours on C172

• 8 hours on PA 34

When the training is completed, a flight test is then conducted on a complex multi engine aircraft (PA 34).


Multi-EngineInstrument Rating

RequirementsAn applicant who wishes to commence training for the Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) shall hold

the following,

• PPL or CPL licence

• Class 1 Medical

• A pass in the appropriate ATPL or CPL theoretical exams

The CourseThis is the final stage in the CPL modular course and teaches the student to fly the aircraft with sole reference

to instruments (IFR) or in other words with no visual external references (VFR). It is a qualification which

entitles the student to fly in the same manner as airline pilots.

The course consists of 55 hours of flight training and a minimum of 20 hours of comprehensive ground school

training. An applicant who is already the holder of a Commercial Pilots Licence will have this training reduced

by 10 hours making it a 45 hour course.

The training for the 45 hour course is conducted on an FNPT 11 and a Piper Seneca PA 34 as follows:

• 30 hours on FNPT 11

• 15 hours on PA 34

When the training is completed a flight test is then conducted on a complex multi engine aircraft (PA 34).


Fully Integrated AirlinePilot Training Program

The Integrated Pilot Training Program is a highly focused and structured program that allows students to gain

the necessary flight training required by airlines, from zero flying experience to completion of a Frozen ATPL,

in just 14 months.

All ground and flight training is completed at Cork International Airport and each training course is limited to

no more than 10 students to ensure the highest quality training.

Applicants for the course are strictly assessed by the Academy by means of psychometric testing, simulator

testing and a series of interviews before being accepted and a Class 1 medical must be passed before training

begins.

The course structure, which is approved by the Irish Aviation Authority, EASA and College Ireland, comprises

750 hours of both basic and advanced theoretical knowledge tuition integrated with 200 hours of flight training.

The Course• Advanced student selection process

• Course completion time in 60 weeks

• All training completed in Ireland

• All flight testing and theory exams completed at Cork Airport

• 200 hours of flight instruction

• 750 hours of basic and advanced theoretical knowledge

• Advanced MCC course.

Qualifications Obtained1 Private Pilots Licence (If the student requires)

2 ATPL (A) Theoretical Knowledge Exams

3 Multi Engine Piston Rating

4 Commercial Pilots Licence

5 Multi Engine Instrument Rating

6 Multi Crew Coordination Course


Other Courses AvailableAt The Academy


Flight Instructor Course

RequirementsAn applicant wishing to undertake the Flight Instructors Course (FIC) must hold the following,

• ATPL or CPL theoretical exams

• Commercial Pilots Licence or 200 hours total flight time

• 150 hours PIC or 100 hours PIC for holders of ATPL or CPL

• 30 hours single engine pilot time of which 5 hours were in the preceding 6 months

• Pass a pre-entry flight test

• Class 1 medical

The CourseThe flight instructors course is designed to teach the applicant the extensive knowledge and insight required to

train others according to the regulatory authority requirements.

Being a flight instructor is one of the most demanding but at the same time rewarding jobs in aviation.

The course comprises,

• 1 hour pre-entry flight test

• 30 hours of flight instruction of which 5 hours may be flown with another FIC candidate

• 125 hours of tuition and directed ground school.

On completion of the training a flight test is then conducted on a single engine aircraft.


Renewals, Revalidations& Conversions

Renewals, RevalidationsAtlantic Flight Training Academy has developed a variety of customised training packages for the renewal and

revalidation of all JAA licences and ratings, from PPL through to FIC. With over 20 years experience the

Academy can ensure that the applicant will meet all the standards required by the authority.

Conversions ICAO to JAAApplicants who hold an ICAO licence and/or ratings may now convert these to JAA at the Academy as

follows,

MedicalComplete an Irish Class 1 medical. Contact the Aeromedical Department at the Mater Hospital, Dublin.

+353 1 8858615.

ATPL TheoryComplete the Airline Transport Pilots Licence theory and exams at the Academy. This will take 6 months and

the applicant may attend as a full time student or part time (distance learning).

Commercial Pilots LicenceConversion of the CPL from ICAO to JAA may be achieved as follows:

• 5 Hours ground school

• 5 Hours flight training on an FNPT 11

• 3 Hours flight training on a PA 34 multi engine aircraft

• Flight Test

Multi Engine Instrument RatingConversion of the MEIR from ICAO to JAA may be achieved as follows:

• 5 Hours ground school

• 10 Hours flight training on an FNPT 11

• 5 Hours flight training on a PA 34 multi engine aircraft

• Flight Test

Please note that the above is the minimum training requirement and additional training may be required

depending on each individual student.


Single EngineInstrument Rating (SEIR)

RequirementsAn applicant wishing to apply for the Single Engine Rating Instrument Rating will hold at least the following:

• Instrument rating ATPL theoretical exams

• Class 2 medical

• Private Pilots Licence

• Night Rating

• 50 hours cross country flight time as Pilot In Command (PIC)

The CourseThe SEIR is an additional endorsement that may be added to a Private Pilots Licence to allow a person to fly

in low visibility conditions (IFR).

The course comprises:

• 50 hours single engine flight training

• 20 hours comprehensive ground school.

On completion of the training the applicant will undergo a flight test.

Course PricesPrivate Pilots Licence45 Hours on Cessna 172 @ €198 €8910Briefings €480Theoretical Tuition €900Course Pack €978Landing Fees €350Flight Test aircraft rental €297ETA €80TOTAL €11,995

Night Rating 5 Hours on Cessna 172 @ €235 €1175Briefings and Landing Fees €260ETA €20TOTAL €1,455

Airline Transport Pilots Licence Theory CourseFull Time or Assisted Distance LearningStudy PackETA €120TOTAL €4,420

Hour Building100 Hours on Grob 115 @ €157.50Optional Hour Building on Cessna 172 Available(Rental Package Offers Available)TOTAL €15,750

Multi Engine Class Rating2 Hours on FNPT 11 @ €235 €4704 Hours on PA 34 @ €470 €1880Landing Fees €150Theoretical Tuition and Class Rating Exam €520ETA €20TOTAL €3,040

Commercial Pilots Licence2 Hours on FNPT 11 @ €235 €47015 Hours on Cessna 172 @ €235 €35258 Hours on PA 34 @ €470 €3760Landing Fees €305Theoretical Tuition €1260Flight Test aircraft rental €940ETA €40TOTAL €10,300

Multi Engine Instrument Rating30 Hours on FNPT 11 @ €235 €705015 Hours on PA 34 @ €470 €7050Landing/Approach Fees €450Theoretical Tuition €1500Flight Test aircraft rental €900ETA €40TOTAL €16,990

Sub-Total €63,950

Course PricesFully Integrated Pilot Training ProgramComplete 14 Month CourseTOTAL €69,900

Flight Instructors Course31 Hours Flight Instruction(This includes a pre entry flight test and is completed on a Cessna 172) €7,285Theoretical Tuition €1,500Landing Fees €315Study Pack and Uniform €230ETA €40TOTAL €9,370

Single Engine Instrument Rating50 Hours on Cessna 172 @ €235 €11,750Theoretical Tuition €1,500Landing/Approach Fees €390Flight Test Aircraft Rental €400ETA €40TOTAL €14,080

CONVERSIONS ICAO To JAA

Commercial Pilots Licence5 Hours on FNPT 11 @ €235 €1,1753 Hours on PA 34 @ €470 €1,4108 Hours Theoretical Tuition €480Landing/Approach Fees €80Flight Test Aircraft Rental €900ETA €20TOTAL €4,065

Multi Engine Instrument Rating10 Hours on FNPT 11 @ €235 €2,3505 Hours on PA 34 @ €470 €2,35010 Hours Theoretical Tuition €600Landing/Approach Fees €120Flight Test Aircraft Rental €900ETA €20TOTAL €6,340

Building 4500, Cork Airport Business Park, Cork Airport, Co. Cork

Tel: +353 21 488 8737Email: [email protected]

www.afta.ie


Building 4500, Cork Airport Business Park,

Cork Airport, Co. Cork

Tel: +353 21 488 8737Email: [email protected]

www.afta.ie

http://www.afta.ie

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