Our Courses
At Alpha Seven Aviation, we offer a full range of flight training programs designed to help you build confidence, competence, and the qualifications you need to reach your aviation goals.
Whether you’re taking your first step into the world of flying or looking to advance your career as a professional pilot, our structured courses cover every stage of training — from your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) to advanced qualifications like Instrument, Multi-Engine, and Instructor Ratings.
Each program combines hands-on flying experience, expert instruction, and in-depth theoretical training, all built to meet the highest industry and safety standards. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skill set to thrive in both recreational and commercial aviation.
Explore the courses below to discover the training path that best fits your goals and ambitions.
Private Pilot's Licence (PPL)
A Private Pilot License is the gateway to piloting for pleasure or the first step toward a commercial career. With a PPL you may act as pilot-in-command during daylight and good weather, carrying passengers for personal (non-paid) flights.
Student Pilot Licence (SPL) — what you need before your first solo:
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Minimum age: 16 (we often accept students who start training at 14).
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Medical: Class I or II medical certificate from an authorised aviation medical examiner.
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Exams: pass the Student Pilot Exam and a technical test on the training aircraft.
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Documents: two passport photos; SPL issuance fee payable to the SACAA.
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First solo: usually possible after a minimum of 10 hours of dual instruction, subject to instructor approval.
PPL — requirements to gain your licence:
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Minimum age: 17 years.
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Training: total minimum 45 hours, which typically includes:
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25 hours dual instruction with an instructor
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15 hours solo flight (including at least 5 hours of solo cross‑country)
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Up to 5 hours may be completed on an approved FNPT II flight simulator
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Exams: pass eight online PPL exams (minimum pass mark 75%).
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Language proficiency and a restricted radio licence course, if required.
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Practical tests: a general flight test (aircraft handling) and a cross‑country navigation test with landings at different airfields.
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Final steps: submit your training records to the SACAA and pay the PPL issuance fee to upgrade your SPL to a PPL.
Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL)
A CPL is necessary if you want to fly professionally and be paid for your flying. It qualifies you to act as pilot-in-command on single‑pilot aircraft or serve as co‑pilot on multi‑crew aircraft following type-specific training.
CPL entry and training highlights:
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Minimum age: 18 years.
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Medical: Class I medical certificate required.
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Prerequisites: hold a valid PPL and a Night Rating.
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Flight time: minimum 200 hours total, typically including:
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40 hours instrument training (up to 20 hours may be on an approved simulator)
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100 hours as Pilot‑in‑Command, with at least 50 hours cross‑country
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Exams: pass eight CPL theory papers (75% pass mark) at a CAA examination centre.
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Radio licence: general radio licence required.
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Flight test: pass a CPL General Flight Test with a Grade I Designated Flight Examiner; the instrument rating test is generally combined with this evaluation.
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Final steps: submit completed training records to the CAA and pay the applicable licence fee to convert your PPL to a CPL.
Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL)
The Instrument Rating allows you to fly safely when visibility is poor by relying on cockpit instruments rather than external visual references. It can be added to either a PPL or a CPL.
Core IR requirements:
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Hold a valid PPL or CPL.
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Medical: Class I medical required.
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Night Rating: a valid Night Rating is usually needed (up to 10 hours from Night Rating may count toward IR training).
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Flight training: 40 hours of dual instrument flying (up to 20 hours may be on an approved simulator).
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Cross‑country experience: 50 hours PIC cross‑country time.
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Exams: pass the online Instrument Rating examination and obtain a General Radio Licence.
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Flight test: complete a practical test with a Grade I Designated Flight Examiner.
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Final steps: submit documentation to the CAA and pay the fee to have the IR added to your licence.
Night Rating
A Night Rating authorises pilots to operate at night and is often required for professional progression. The training includes both instrument and night‑flying components.
Night Rating essentials:
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License: hold a valid PPL.
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Flight training: at least 10 hours of dual instrument flight training (as required).
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Night take‑offs and landings: minimum five take‑offs and five full‑stop landings at night.
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Cross‑country: a night cross‑country of at least 150 nautical miles including two full‑stop landings at different airfields.
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Exams: pass the online Night Rating examination.
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Flight test: complete a night/IF practical test with a Grade II Instructor.
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Final steps: submit paperwork to the CAA and pay the fee to add the Night Rating to your PPL.
Multi-Engine Rating (MER)
The Multi‑Engine Rating enables you to fly aircraft with more than one engine — an important step for pilots aiming at airline or charter roles.
Multi‑Engine requirements:
• Flight training: minimum 6 hours on a multi‑engine aircraft.
• Ground school: complete lessons covering multi‑engine systems and operations.
• Flight test: pass a practical test with a Designated Flight Examiner.
• Final steps: submit your records to the CAA and pay the fee to have the rating endorsed on your licence.
Instructor Rating
Becoming a flight instructor grows your experience quickly and opens up many job opportunities. Instructor time is a valuable stepping stone to roles such as airline training captain.
Instructor rating overview:
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License: must hold a valid CPL.
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Ground training: minimum 31 hours of instructor ground lectures.
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Flight training: minimum 20 hours of instructional flight exercises (patter).
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Exams: pass two CAA theoretical exams related to instruction.
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Assessment: demonstrate lecturing and flight instruction skills during a practical test with a CAA Designated Examiner.
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Outcome: qualified instructors gain hands‑on teaching experience that enhances employability.
DGCA License Conversion (India)
If you plan to fly in India, the DGCA provides a pathway to convert a foreign professional pilot licence. Below is a summary of the documentation and checks commonly required for conversion.
Documents applicants normally supply from the country of issue:
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Valid foreign professional pilot licence plus a verification letter from the issuing authority.
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Valid foreign Class‑I medical certificate from the state of issue.
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Authenticated logbook covering the previous five years with entries for dates, aircraft types, PIC/co‑pilot status, total time, cross‑country flights, and instrument time.
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Certificates of skill tests for single and multi‑engine types if multi‑engine endorsement is required.
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Statements showing required cross‑country hours (e.g., 20 or 50 hours depending on the rating requested).
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Night and instrument time records, including actual and simulated instrument hours and recent instrument experience when IR is sought.
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Test reports, endorsements and examiner signatures as required.
In‑India steps usually required before submission:
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Complete any required general flying tests (day/night/IR) at an approved Indian flying school if not recently done in an equivalent approved institute.
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Provide signal reception test reports and pass results for specified DGCA theory papers (Air Regulation and Composite covering Met + Navigation) within the specified timeframe.
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Obtain an Indian Class‑I medical assessment and, if needed, an Indian RTR(A) (radio licence).
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Supply verified copies of educational certificates and pay the DGCA fees (amounts as published by the DGCA).
Eligibility Criteria & Process
The DGCA conversion typically involves a short multi‑step process. Alpha Seven Aviation supports students preparing for conversion and can assist with ground school for DGCA exams and documentation.
Key points applicants must meet at submission:
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Age: over 18 (as per educational certificates).
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Medical: valid Class‑I medical (recent).
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Academic: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics where specified.
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Exams: pass DGCA Air Regulation and Composite papers within the required period.
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Logbook and experience: meet the flying hour and cross‑country requirements for the licence/rating sought.
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Additional paperwork: certified educational verifications, recent photographs, and a self‑addressed envelope for licence dispatch where required.
Process outline:
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Submit your application and documentation to DGCA with the correct fees.
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DGCA receives the application, stamps the date and assigns a serial number.
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Papers are reviewed and forwarded to the relevant department for detailed checking.
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Interviews or further verification may be scheduled; if everything meets requirements the licence is processed and dispatched.
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If documents are incomplete, papers are returned with reasons for correction — there is no refund for application fees.