Description
PPL (A) Training Programme, Course Guide and Syllabus 6th edition 2025
Revised to incorporate changes to the Part-FCL PPL syllabus effective October 2025, the latest edition PPL (A) Training Programme, Course Guide and Syllabus from AFE is the only publication to consolidate the various syllabus requirements and guidance for the PPL (Aeroplanes) into one document which can be used in everyday training by both the student pilot and the Training Organisation. It is also recognised by the UK CAA as a fully compliant DTO/ATO Training Programme for the PPL.
Designed to assist the pilot through PPL training, and assist the Training Organisation in meeting UK CAA requirements, the PPL (A) Training Programme, Course Guide and Syllabus includes:
- Information and guidance on pre-entry requirements, the PPL course and the PPL itself.
- Detailed guidance for both Flight Exercises and Theoretical Knowledge (TK) subjects.
- Full integration of the flight and theory elements of the PPL course.
- Completion standards for each exercise and stage of the course.
- A full record keeping system for Flight Exercises to ensure all training elements are completed.
- A full record keeping system for Theoretical Knowledge (TK) training to ensure all TK elements are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Additional appendices cover Threat & Error Management (TEM), Language Proficiency requirements, etc.
- Now includes updated training requirements for Partial Power Loss scenarios as well as use of Moving Map technology.
The PPL (A) Training Programme, Course Guide and Syllabus is written by Jeremy M Pratt, author of several series of aviation training manuals, in-print since 1992 with over 150,000 copies sold worldwide.







