Aeroclan-operated training
Commercial Pilot Training in South Africa
Begin your pilot-training journey with Aeroclan Aviation's structured CPL programme in South Africa, combining flight training, ground instruction, simulator sessions and student guidance.
- 12 months
- Programme duration
- 211+ hours
- Total training exposure
- 171+ hours
- Single-engine (Cessna 172)
- 15 hours
- Multi-engine (Diamond DA42)
- 25 hours
- FNPT II simulator
- South Africa
- Training location
Single-engine training on the Cessna 172, including the introductory flight. Multi-engine training on the Diamond DA42. FNPT II simulator training.
Package fee
One clear package price.
Accommodation is part of the standard package, not an optional extra.
- Training cost, including VAT
- R1,068,031
- Training cost excluding accommodation, including VAT
- Accommodation, including VAT
- R88,944
- Accommodation for the 12-month arrangement, including VAT
- Total package fee
- R1,156,975
- Total package fee including accommodation and VAT
Initial Registration Fee: R30,000
Training structure
Four phases to your CPL
- 01
Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
Foundational flight training on the Cessna 172, with ground school and instructor briefings.
- 02
Night Rating
Night flying training and qualification on the Cessna 172.
- 03
CPL Build-Up
Structured hour building and advanced exercises towards Commercial Pilot Licence standards.
- 04
Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine Rating
Instrument training with FNPT II simulator sessions, and multi-engine training on the Diamond DA42.
Fleet and training resources
- Three Cessna 172 single-engine training aircraft
- One Diamond DA42 multi-engine training aircraft
- FNPT II flight simulator
Included
What the package covers
- Flight training according to the specified syllabus
- Cessna 172 single-engine training
- Diamond DA42 multi-engine training
- FNPT II simulator training
- Ground-school components
- Instructor briefing sessions
- Applicable examinations and regulatory submissions
- Training manuals and study material
- Pilot uniform and kit, subject to confirmed package terms
- Transport between campus and training base
- Accommodation as a standard package inclusion for 12 months
- Student guidance and enrolment coordination
Not included
What to budget separately
- Living expenses
- Visa and immigration charges
- DGCA conversion and licensing fees in India
- Additional flight hours beyond the prescribed syllabus
Entry requirements
What you need to begin
Final eligibility and document acceptance are subject to the training organisation and the relevant authorities.
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Valid passport, with at least 18 months of validity recommended
- Valid Indian Class 2 Medical Certificate
- Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
- 10+2 certificate with Physics and Mathematics
- English Language Proficiency, minimum ICAO Level 4
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Police Clearance Certificate
Student journey
Supported at every step
- 01
Counselling
Discuss your goals, eligibility and the programme structure with our team.
- 02
Document preparation
We help you prepare medicals, certificates and supporting documents.
- 03
Enrolment
Registration and coordination with the training organisation in South Africa.
- 04
Pre-departure guidance
Visa, travel and accommodation arrangements before you fly.
- 05
Training support
A reliable point of contact throughout your 12 months of training.
FAQ
South Africa CPL questions
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