Your first step into aviation

Online Theory Course
EASA – PPL(A)

Our Private Pilot Licence theory course contains everything you need to pass your PPL(A) exams first time. A Private Pilot Licence allows you to fly aircraft as the pilot-in-command - with a PPL(A), you can fly yourself, family, and friends for leisure trips, though you cannot receive payment or fly for commercial purposes.

100% onlinestudy anywhere - online or offline
EASA Question BankQuestions for CAA theory exams
9 subjectsguided lessons, quizzes and study guides
Study VideosAviation Video Database

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Your Journey to the Cockpit Starts Here
Flexible EASA PPL(A) theory for aspiring pilots.

Before you decide

  • Modular PPL(A) theory course, built for 100% online distance learning.
  • You can study in parallel with your practical flight training - many find this the best option, since what you learn can be applied straight away.
  • Each of the 9 modules takes around 8 to 12 hours of study to get exam ready.
  • Study online or offline, from anywhere, at any time - on Windows, Mac or iPad.
  • Built-in tests and end-of-lesson quizzes track your progress on your student dashboard.
  • No need to buy extra books - every subject has its own study guide.
  • 12 months of access to the Question Bank, with hundreds of PPL(A)-specific questions.
  • A completion certificate is available on request.

See the full PPL(A) flight training

Try the PPL(A) exam question database

The full EASA syllabus

ALL PPL(A) theory subjects

Guided lessons on all nine subjects required for the EASA PPL(A) theoretical exam.

Air Law

Aircraft General Knowledge

Flight Planning & Performance

Human Performance & Limitations

Meteorology

Navigation

Operational Procedures

Principles of Flight

Communications

Everything you need to study for your PPL(A) exams

Study online or offline, from anywhere

ATPdigital is our training software, downloadable on PC, Mac or iPad. Study and revise online or offline, from anywhere, at any time.

Built-in tests and end-of-lesson quizzes

Tests are presented in an exam-style format. Watch your knowledge grow and track your progress on your student dashboard.

A study guide for every subject

There's no need to buy extra books to learn or revise - each of the 9 PPL(A) subjects has its own built-in study guide.

PPL(A) video library

Access subject-specific videos delivered by our expert instructors, covering every part of the syllabus.

Question Bank, included for 12 months

With hundreds of PPL(A)-specific questions, the Question Bank is the essential exam revision tool - instant answers with clear explanations.

Study in parallel with your flight training

You don't have to wait for the theory to finish first - study alongside your practical flight training and apply what you learn straight away.

26 modern planes, Garmin glass cockpits

We have only modern airplanes

You will fly brand-new aircraft with glass-cockpit avionics - and train emergency procedures on our advanced Cirrus SR22 simulator.

Bristell B23

Bristell B23

The best-suited aircraft for starting PPL(A) training. Exclusive equipment, certified for night flying.

2 seats Garmin G3X Night flying
Cruiser PS-28

Cruiser PS-28

A modern, Czech-built aircraft made for training. We're one of the few schools offering the whole course on an aircraft with a rescue parachute.

2 seats Rescue parachute Garmin G3X
Tecnam P2008 JC

Tecnam P2008 JC

You can also train on a high-wing aircraft with a great cockpit fit-out.

2 seats High wing Garmin G3X
Cessna 172 SP

Cessna 172 SP

A bigger four-seat aircraft for anyone who wants to fly with passengers and luggage from the start.

4 seats Garmin G1000 High wing

Our airplanes

Pricing

One course, everything included

No hidden extras - study materials, videos and the Question Bank are all included.

Step by step

How is the pilot training program structured?

Before your departure

Pilot training enrollment

We will discuss the training conditions and answer all your questions. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will arrange everything together.

Pilot training payment options

You don't need to pay for your training in advance - you can pay as you fly.

Start your online theory from home

Online theory, the PPL(A) question bank, video lessons - everything you need for high-quality pilot training.

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Visa support

If needed, we will help you with your visa application.

Radiotelephony operator's licence

You need an RT card for radio communication in the aircraft. You can also complete the RT exam online.

Accommodation

We provide assistance with accommodation at the best prices.

After your arrival

New

Airport pick-up service

Upon your arrival, a pick-up service will be waiting for you at the airport to comfortably take you to your accommodation.

Medical examination

We will schedule a Class 1 or Class 2 medical examination according to your preferences.

Your flight training journey

We will start flying and complete the training according to your requirements on a new aircraft equipped with modern glass-cockpit avionics.

ICAO English certificate

During your training, we will help you obtain an ICAO English certificate with a minimum Level 4.

Complete your flight training

Final skill test with an examiner and the theoretical exam at the CAA.

Issue of an EASA Pilot licence

Congratulations on achieving your pilot licence.

Frequently asked questions

Most frequent questions from our students

Learning how to fly a plane isn't easy, but it is exciting! Our training software, ATPdigital, gives you all the knowledge you need to pass your theory exams - guiding you through your learning step by step with tests at the end of each lesson.

This depends mainly on your existing knowledge and the amount of time you can dedicate each week to studying. Each of the nine modules typically requires a minimum of around eight to twelve hours of study to get exam ready.

No, you can study in parallel with your practical flight training. Some would say this is the best option, because the theory that you learn can immediately be applied in the real world.

Our course does not include any tuition. The course is studied using our e-learning software ATPdigital, which contains lessons and progress tests to help you learn your PPL(A) theory.

Our training software, ATPdigital, runs on any modern Windows, Mac or iPad device.

Yes, we provide completion certificates on request for students who purchase and complete the PPL(A) theory course.

Where it can take you

Our students now fly for these airlines

ABS Jets Emirates Ryanair Qatar Airways Smartwings Wizz Air

Where you will fly

Our training locations

Prague Letňany airport

Prague Letňany airport (LKLT)

Fifteen minutes from the city centre - the airfield sits at the last stop of metro line C.

Ostrava Mošnov airport

Ostrava Mošnov airport (LKMT)

An international airport with a long runway - and the Beskydy Mountains right around the corner.

We look forward to seeing you

We are here - write to us…

Talk to us before you enrol. We would rather spend twenty minutes planning your studies properly than have you lose weeks to a course that didn't fit.

Michal Kolařík Training department
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Flight dispatch Katka Martínková +420 775 585 995
Training department Michal Kolařík +420 702 079 002

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