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

Obtaining a pilot licence is closer than you think. With a Private Pilot License (PPL), you take off as pilot in command in single-engine aircraft, take friends and family along, and rent an aircraft worldwide — from Teuge to Toronto. On this page, you can read exactly how to get your pilot licence: 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 licence (PPL)?

PPL stands for Private Pilot License: the internationally recognised licence that allows you to fly privately (non-commercially) in single-engine aircraft. For most pilots, it is the first step — and the foundation for all further training.

What can you do with a pilot licence?

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 licence (CPL), instrument rating (IR), night flying, aerobatics, or flight instructor

How do you get your pilot licence? The route in brief

A PPL course consists of two parts that you do alongside each other: theory and practical training.

Theory — nine subjects taught through modern e-learning at your own pace, with classroom support and exam preparation.
Practical training — a minimum of 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 authorised examiner.
Your licence — once issued by the ILT, you are cleared for takeoff.

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

Can you get a pilot licence? The requirements

Age: your first solo flight from 16 years old, practical exam from 17 years old.
Medical certificate: you need a class 2 medical. We will help you get started.
English: you must have English proficiency 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 — with a 600 kg maximum takeoff weight, there are restrictions.

How long does it take to get your pilot licence?

Practical training includes a minimum of 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 (for example at weekends) or intensively in one summer. No waiting list: in principle, you can start tomorrow.

What does a pilot licence cost?

We are 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 lesson hours you need. On our page all questions about the cost of a PPL course you will find a full, honest breakdown — including variable costs such as the medical examination, exams, and licence issue.

Why get your pilot licence at E-Flight Academy?

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

No waiting list — start tomorrow and choose your own fixed lesson day.
Transparent 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 is bad.
Clear communication — reachable by phone, email, and WhatsApp.
Focus on flying — modern aircraft, noise-cancelling headsets, and great tools.

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