PPL EASA Theoretical Knowledge Course

CATS Aviation training systems are used by 1000's worldwide to launch their commercial careers. Start your PPL on the CATS online system - start your training with professionalism. 100 h mandatory training all recorded on your personal course timer.

Course Requirements

There are 9 subjects for EASA PPL, as follows - PPL EASA Theoretical Knowledge Course:

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

You are required to undertake 70 hours of self study, followed by 30 hours of 'ground school' study at the school.  During the week long 'ground school', you will have an opportunity to take the official EASA PPL exams.

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Course Media

PPL course options range from an online web-based training system to offline iPad Application access and the printed key facts book series.  The materials are designed to prepare you for the CATS PPL brush-up Ground School.

  • Exam Question Banks
  • Video Clips & Lecture Notes
  • Mandatory Progress Tests
  • iPad App with offline access
  • Air Pilot's Manuals
    (Digital set of 5)
  • Pre-Exam Brush-up Course
  • Official EASA PPL Exams
  • Course Completion Certificate

Online Course

Free

Online + iPad Course

£29
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Online + iPad + Manuals

£139
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Ground School

£499
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Ground School Package

£599
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PPL Groundschool Dates

Jan
20
PPL Brush Up
Mon, 20th Jan 2020 - Fri, 24th Jan 2020
CATS Luton
Mar
16
PPL Brush Up
Mon, 16th Mar 2020 - Fri, 20th Mar 2020
CATS Luton
May
18
PPL Brush Up
Mon, 18th May 2020 - Fri, 22nd May 2020
CATS Luton
Jul
20
PPL Brush Up
Mon, 20th Jul 2020 - Fri, 24th Jul 2020
CATS Luton
Sep
21
PPL Brush Up
Mon, 21st Sep 2020 - Fri, 25th Sep 2020
CATS Luton
Nov
16
PPL Brush Up
Mon, 16th Nov 2020 - Fri, 20th Nov 2020
CATS Luton

Contact us

CATS, 110 Butterfield,
Luton, LU2 8DL
+44 (0) 1582 434 222

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