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  • 18+ Minimum age requirement
  • Class 1/2 Aviation Medical Certificate
  • 60h Minimum ground school
  • 45h Minimum flight training
  • VFR Trained under Visual Flight Rules

Overview

The Private Pilot License (PPL) is the first step in a pilot’s journey. This program is designed for students starting with zero flight experience and provides the theoretical knowledge and practical flight training required to obtain an ICAO Private Pilot License.

Private Pilot License - PPL

Overview

The Private Pilot License (PPL) is the first step in a pilot’s journey. This program is designed for students starting with zero flight experience and provides the theoretical knowledge and practical flight training required to obtain an ICAO Private Pilot License.

Basic Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Aviation Medical Certificate: Class 1 or Class 2
  • Basic English proficiency
  • High school diploma

Training Pathway

Zero Experience → ICAO PPL

The program is conducted at Beirut Wings S.A.L. in Beirut, Lebanon, with a total training duration of approximately 6 months.

What You’ll Learn

  • Fly safely and efficiently under VFR
  • Apply essential aeronautical knowledge and flight procedures
  • Perform navigation and cross-country flights
  • Develop the practical skills required for safe aircraft operation
  • Exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot License in accordance with applicable regulations

Subjects Include

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

Program Details

Private Pilot License — PPL program details
Training Details
Training Pathway Zero Experience → ICAO PPL
Duration Approximately 6 months
Ground School 40 hours
Flight Training 40 Hours
Simulator 5 hours included
Training Location Rafic Hariri International Airport, General Aviation Terminal, Beirut, Lebanon.