Our Training Programmes

Yaw Flight School is an approved Online Examination centre for NPL.

Minimum Requirements

To meet the Civil Aviation Regulations Part 62, Subpart 5, the following criteria is necessary for training on WCM, CCM and LSA aircraft:

Age and Medical Requirements

•   Minimum Age: 17 Years

•   Medical Certification: Class 4 valid flight medical certificate is mandatory for all NPL Categories.

Flight Training Requirements

WCM (min 25 hours)CCM (min 25 hours)LSA (min 35 hours)
Minimum hours Dual101020
Minimum hours Solo151515
Dual Cross Country2 Flights, 90 mins each2 Flights, 90 mins each1 Flight, 90 mins
Solo Cross Country1 Flight, 90 minutes1 Flight, 90 minutes1 Flight, 90 minutes
Dual flight into controlled airspace1 Flight

•    Completion of a Radio Telephony Theory Course and acquisition of a valid radio license.

•   Successful completion of theory courses and exams in the following subjects:

  • Principles of Flight
  • Aircraft General
  • Meteorology
  • Air Law
  • General Navigation
  • Human Performance and Limitations
  • Type Specific

Meeting these requirements ensures you are fully prepared to obtain your National Pilot Licence (NPL) and operate a Weight-Shift or Light Sport Aircraft safely and competently.