“I always had this little desire to "fly a plane". We don't have this opportunity in India (unless you sign up for the full license training etc). Last week, when I visited Netherlands, my son recommended E-Flight academy. I had booked the class for the day I arrived. However the weather was not good and the school rescheduled it to another day. We drove down from Amsterdam and were greeted by the trainer. Warm welcome, coffee, and explained about the aircraft, the controls and other aspects. I got into the plane and was guided superbly by the trainer - to the extent that I could do most of the actions - taxi, takeoff, some of the maneuvering (stall, 360 turn, go up down, fly along the river etc). Landing was done by the trainer and followed by a debrief. Personally, a superb experience - the school, the staff who managed the appointment, the trainer and the actual flying !”
06-06-2025
Get your Single Engine Piston/Power Class Rating at E-Flight Academy.
Who is it for?
Do you hold a LAPL, PPL or higher licence (CPL/ATPL), but have never held an SEP class rating? Then take our Single Engine Piston / Power training. Have you previously held an SEP class rating that has since expired? Then you don't need to complete the full training — see the SEP Renewal. You choose which aircraft to complete your training in: the all-electric Pipistrel Velis Electro, the Pipistrel Virus Explorer or the Bristell B23.
All-inclusive price
The package price is all-inclusive: flight lessons, theory, aircraft hire for the exam flight, and all landing fees (including those during the exam) are included. The only costs not included in the package are the examiner's fee for your skill test — allow around €250; this amount varies because examiners set their own rates — and any additional training or landings (including during the exam) if you need more than the programme below. Please note: If fuel prices rise sharply, we apply a temporary fuel surcharge. This surcharge is calculated during the final settlement.
What's included in the package?
-
Flight lessons — the legal minimum of 3 hours of dual instruction:
- Velis Electro: 4 lessons of 45 minutes' flight time
- Explorer or Bristell B23: 3 lessons of 1 hour's flight time
- Landings — landing fees included: 10 landings during training plus the landings during the exam flight (6 on the Velis, 3 on the Explorer/Bristell). That's 16 landings in total (Velis) or 13 landings (Explorer/Bristell).
- Aircraft hire for the exam flight — 1 hour: 1 flight on the Explorer/Bristell, or 2 flights on the Velis (the skill test cannot be completed on a single battery charge). You don't book the exam flight yourself: when you're ready, we'll arrange a date with you and the examiner.
-
Theory — depending on your aircraft:
- Velis Electro: the official online Pipistrel course (CBT, around 8-10 hours including interim tests and certificates — we purchase access for you), supplemented by theory during the briefings for each lesson.
- Explorer / Bristell B23: theory is covered in full during the extended briefings for each lesson, supplemented by self-study of the POH (allow around one day).
What's the difference between the aircraft?
You fly the same programme and exactly the same 3 hours of dual instruction in all aircraft. The difference is in how the training is structured: the electric Velis's battery capacity means training is split into 4 shorter lessons and 2 exam flights, while the Explorer and Bristell complete it in 3 lessons and 1 exam flight. The Velis also includes the online Pipistrel course as the theory component. The Velis and Explorer cost the same; the Bristell B23 is a larger, faster aircraft with a higher hourly rate, which is reflected in the package price.
Please note: a SEP class rating applies to the type of aircraft you take your exam in. If you choose electric, you cannot then simply fly a fuel-powered model, and vice versa. Want both? First get the rating on the fuel-powered model, then complete the E-conversion to the Velis — no exam is required for this. Bear in mind that you must keep the validity of both variants current separately (unfortunately, 'cross-crediting' is not provided for in the regulations).
Do you have an LAPL?
For LAPL holders, the regulations require 10 solo takeoffs and landings under instructor supervision in addition to dual training. These solo flights are not included in the standard package: we schedule 2 additional 45-minute flights in the Velis, or 1 flight of 1,5 hours in the Explorer/Bristell. These flights are billed based on the actual costs incurred. Let us know when you register if this applies to you, so we can schedule them at the same time.
Not included
- The examiner's fee for the skill test (around €250, depending on the examiner)
- Additional lessons or landings beyond the minimum programme — including additional landings during the exam — are charged based on the final settlement. The minimum is exactly that: a minimum. Extra training is quite normal, especially if you haven't flown small aircraft for a long time — you train with us until you're at exam level.
Good to know
- You need a valid LAPL or PPL (a CPL or ATPL is also accepted, of course).
- You must hold a medical certificate of at least Class 2.
- If you have never held an SEP class rating, you are legally required to complete the full training and skill test; if your previous SEP has expired, all you need is the SEP Renewal. Not sure (for example, if you have an old Dutch licence such as VK1A)? Get in touch and we'll look into it for you.
- You are responsible for applying to ILT to have your licence amended. We'll help you get started.
Choose a date and time
You can reserve slots right away by selecting "choose date and time" on this page. Don't know the dates yet? No problem — using the account you create when placing your order on eflight.nl, you can also schedule all your lessons yourself later via my.eflight.nl.
Weekend lessons
Yes, we're open every day. Please bear in mind that from early April to the end of September, the airport charges higher landing fees. If you're flying on a weekend during this period, choose the "Peak hours, high season" option.
Get your Single Engine Piston/Power Class Rating at E-Flight Academy.
Who is it for?
Do you hold a LAPL, PPL or higher licence (CPL/ATPL), but have never held an SEP class rating? Then take our Single Engine Piston / Power training. Have you previously held an SEP class rating that has since expired? Then you don't need to complete the full training — see the SEP Renewal. You choose which aircraft to complete your training in: the all-electric Pipistrel Velis Electro, the Pipistrel Virus Explorer or the Bristell B23.
All-inclusive price
The package price is all-inclusive: flight lessons, theory, aircraft hire for the exam flight, and all landing fees (including those during the exam) are included. The only costs not included in the package are the examiner's fee for your skill test — allow around €250; this amount varies because examiners set their own rates — and any additional training or landings (including during the exam) if you need more than the programme below. Please note: If fuel prices rise sharply, we apply a temporary fuel surcharge. This surcharge is calculated during the final settlement.
What's included in the package?
-
Flight lessons — the legal minimum of 3 hours of dual instruction:
- Velis Electro: 4 lessons of 45 minutes' flight time
- Explorer or Bristell B23: 3 lessons of 1 hour's flight time
- Landings — landing fees included: 10 landings during training plus the landings during the exam flight (6 on the Velis, 3 on the Explorer/Bristell). That's 16 landings in total (Velis) or 13 landings (Explorer/Bristell).
- Aircraft hire for the exam flight — 1 hour: 1 flight on the Explorer/Bristell, or 2 flights on the Velis (the skill test cannot be completed on a single battery charge). You don't book the exam flight yourself: when you're ready, we'll arrange a date with you and the examiner.
-
Theory — depending on your aircraft:
- Velis Electro: the official online Pipistrel course (CBT, around 8-10 hours including interim tests and certificates — we purchase access for you), supplemented by theory during the briefings for each lesson.
- Explorer / Bristell B23: theory is covered in full during the extended briefings for each lesson, supplemented by self-study of the POH (allow around one day).
What's the difference between the aircraft?
You fly the same programme and exactly the same 3 hours of dual instruction in all aircraft. The difference is in how the training is structured: the electric Velis's battery capacity means training is split into 4 shorter lessons and 2 exam flights, while the Explorer and Bristell complete it in 3 lessons and 1 exam flight. The Velis also includes the online Pipistrel course as the theory component. The Velis and Explorer cost the same; the Bristell B23 is a larger, faster aircraft with a higher hourly rate, which is reflected in the package price.
Please note: a SEP class rating applies to the type of aircraft you take your exam in. If you choose electric, you cannot then simply fly a fuel-powered model, and vice versa. Want both? First get the rating on the fuel-powered model, then complete the E-conversion to the Velis — no exam is required for this. Bear in mind that you must keep the validity of both variants current separately (unfortunately, 'cross-crediting' is not provided for in the regulations).
Do you have an LAPL?
For LAPL holders, the regulations require 10 solo takeoffs and landings under instructor supervision in addition to dual training. These solo flights are not included in the standard package: we schedule 2 additional 45-minute flights in the Velis, or 1 flight of 1,5 hours in the Explorer/Bristell. These flights are billed based on the actual costs incurred. Let us know when you register if this applies to you, so we can schedule them at the same time.
Not included
- The examiner's fee for the skill test (around €250, depending on the examiner)
- Additional lessons or landings beyond the minimum programme — including additional landings during the exam — are charged based on the final settlement. The minimum is exactly that: a minimum. Extra training is quite normal, especially if you haven't flown small aircraft for a long time — you train with us until you're at exam level.
Good to know
- You need a valid LAPL or PPL (a CPL or ATPL is also accepted, of course).
- You must hold a medical certificate of at least Class 2.
- If you have never held an SEP class rating, you are legally required to complete the full training and skill test; if your previous SEP has expired, all you need is the SEP Renewal. Not sure (for example, if you have an old Dutch licence such as VK1A)? Get in touch and we'll look into it for you.
- You are responsible for applying to ILT to have your licence amended. We'll help you get started.
Choose a date and time
You can reserve slots right away by selecting "choose date and time" on this page. Don't know the dates yet? No problem — using the account you create when placing your order on eflight.nl, you can also schedule all your lessons yourself later via my.eflight.nl.
Weekend lessons
Yes, we're open every day. Please bear in mind that from early April to the end of September, the airport charges higher landing fees. If you're flying on a weekend during this period, choose the "Peak hours, high season" option.
