Get Your Pilot’s License — Your PPL at the Most Modern Flight School in the Netherlands

Getting a pilot's license is closer than you think. With a Private Pilot License (PPL), you take off as pilot-in-command in single-engine aircraft, bring friends and family along, and rent an aircraft worldwide — from Teuge to Toronto. In short: you earn your PPL with at least 45 flight hours plus nine theory subjects, in an average of 1 to 1.5 years, from around €22.650 all-in at E-Flight Academy. On this page, you'll read exactly how to get your pilot's license: the route, the requirements, how long it takes, what it costs, and why E-Flight Academy is the right place for you. No jargon, no surprises.

What is a pilot's license (PPL)?

PPL stands for Private Pilot License: the internationally recognized license that lets you fly privately (non-commercially) in single-engine aircraft. For most pilots, it's the first step — and the foundation for all further training.

What can you do with a pilot's license?

Fly as pilot-in-command on non-commercial flights
Valid worldwide — rent an aircraft in the Alps, the US, Australia, or Africa
Take friends and family with you and fly abroad yourself
Progress to, among other things, a commercial pilot license (CPL), instrument rating (IR), night flying, aerobatics, or flight instructor

How do you get your pilot's license? The route in brief

A PPL course consists of two parts that you do side by side: theory and practical training.

Theory — nine subjects that you study through modern e-learning at your own pace, with classroom support and exam training.
Practical training — at least 45 flight hours: flying with an instructor, solo flights, and takeoffs and landings. Includes the practical radio/telephony course.
Exams — the theory exams and a practical exam with an authorized examiner.
Your license — after issuance by the ILT, you're ready to take to the skies.

Want all the details about the package and the hours? Check out the complete PPL course.

Can you get a pilot's license? The requirements

Age: your first solo flight is from age 16, practical exam from age 17.
Medical exam: you need a Class 2 medical certificate. We'll help you get started.
English: you must have English proficiency at at least level 4 (the language test is part of the course).
Height and weight: do you weigh more than 95 kg or are you taller than 1.95 m? Give us a call — there are limitations with a 600 kg takeoff weight.

How long does it take to get your pilot's license?

The practical training includes at least 45 flight hours, but how quickly you finish is mainly up to you. At E-Flight, you schedule your lessons yourself, so you can do it alongside your job at a relaxed pace (for example on weekends) or intensively in one summer. No waiting list: in principle, you can start tomorrow.

What does a pilot's license cost?

We're transparent about the costs. The complete PPL package (theory + practical) costs € 22.650. Realistically, expect a total of around € 24.500 – € 27.000 all-in, depending on how many extra lessons you need. On our page all questions about the costs of a PPL course you'll find a full, honest breakdown — including variable costs such as the medical exam, exams, and license issuance.

Why get your pilot's license at E-Flight Academy?

We're the flight school of today. With us, you simply become a pilot — just like at any other flight school, only better organized:

No waiting list — start tomorrow and choose your own fixed lesson day.
Transparent about costs — you know exactly where you stand in advance.
Ultra-modern learning environment — the most beautiful hangar in the Netherlands at Teuge, a second location at Lelystad, and an advanced simulator for when the weather doesn't cooperate.
Clear communication — reachable by phone, email, and WhatsApp.
Focus on flying — modern aircraft, noise-cancelling headsets, and great tools.

We train you for both conventional and electric single-engine aircraft — you simply earn a fully-fledged, globally recognized PPL.

Start with a trial lesson or assessment

Want to experience it first? Start with a trial lesson or an assessment (the first six lessons of the course). All lessons count toward your required hours. Book your trial lesson or assessment or request our brochure first.