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DISCOVER       LEARN        BELONG

Become a Pilot in Zambia

Private Pilot Licence (PPL) training from Lusaka with
experienced instructors and practical flight training.

Approved ATO

ZCAA - Approved Training Organisation

Lusaka Based

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

PPL Training

Theory, ground school & flight training

PPL-H

Zambia's only helicopter school

Approved Training Organisation (ATO)

The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) process includes medical certification, aviation theory exams, ground school and practical flight training.

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Training Process

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  1. Obtain a Class 1 or Class 2 Aviation Medical

  2. Complete ground school and aviation theory

  3. Obtain a Student Pilot Licence (SPL)

  4. Begin practical flight training

  5. Complete solo flying and navigation exercises

  6. Pass written aviation exams

  7. Complete a flight test with a Designated Flight Examiner

  8. Receive your Private Pilot Licence

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INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

Estimated PPL Investment

Transparent, competitive prices for world-class training in Zambia.

USD 12,000 - 15,000

Estimated total cost depending on aircraft type and total hours required. 

*Please note that these fees are indicative and may be subject to change.

What's Included?

  • Basic flying lessons

  • Radio communication

  • Emergency procedures

  • Solo circuits

  • ​Navigation training

  • Cross-country flights

  • Final skills testing

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Zambia's First Approved

Helicopter Flight

School

Sky Trails is proud to be the first approved helicopter flight school in Zambia, marking an exciting milestone for aviation training in the country.

Based in Lusaka, our helicopter training programme offers aspiring pilots the opportunity to complete their Private Pilot Licence – Helicopter (PPL-H) using our Robinson R44 training helicopters. This programme provides high-quality, locally based helicopter flight training, allowing students to develop the skills and experience needed to begin their journey as helicopter pilots.​

The introduction of helicopter flight training represents an important step forward for Zambian civil aviation, strengthening local training opportunities and reducing the need for students to travel abroad to begin their aviation careers.​

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If you are interested in learning to fly helicopters in Zambia, get in touch with our team to find out more about our training programme.​

Frequently asked questions

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