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Sport Pilot License (SPL)

Sport Pilot License (SPL)

Sport Pilot License (SPL) allows people to obtain the license at a lower cost and less complicated with specific privileges and restrictions as stipulated in (61 – Subpart J) of GACA law.

This license qualifies its holder to fly on light aircraft such as Fixed-Wing and Gyrocopter, which only accommodate two seats.

Privileges

  • Operate as a pilot in command of a sport pilot-eligible aircraft.
  • Carry a single passenger for non-commercial flights.
  • Fly during the daytime using visual flight rules (VFR), and the visibility range should be more than 5 Km.
  • Fly up to 10,000 feet above mean sea level (MSL) or 2,000 feet above ground level (AGL), whichever is higher.
  • Fly in Class E and G airspace (and B, C, and D airspace with appropriate training).

Limitations

  • Carry more than one passenger.
  • Fly during the night from sunset to sunrise.
  • Fly at the lower visibility range (less than 5 Km).
  • Fly at altitudes of more than 10,000 feet above sea level (MSL) or 2,000 feet above ground level (AGL)
  • Commercial use
  • Fly in Class A airspace (and Class B, C, and D airspaces without appropriate training).

Obtaining the license

After completing the theoretical test and the practical requirements for the license, the instructor will sign the practical test form from GACA to determine the test date by the testers accredited by GACA.

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Sport Pilot License (SPL)

Requirements

  1. Be a member of the Saudi Aviation Club.
  2. Be at least 17 years of age
  3. Proficiency in the English language
  4. Meet medical eligibility of 3rd class
  5. Student Pilot license
  6. Total of 20 hours of flying at least, 15 hours with an instructor and 5 hours solo
  7. Pass the written and practical exams

Fees:

  • Fees range between 650 to 1,200 SAR/hour
    – (depending on the type of aircraft)
  • Instructor fees: 375 SAR
  • * Fees are exclusive of VAT 15%
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* Fees are inclusive of VAT 15%
* Fees are non-refundable

Terms & Conditions

ü I certify that all information submitted in this request is correct, and it is completely identical to my personal information, and I am responsible for any incorrect information.

ü Submission of the membership request form does not mean approval and issuing of the membership where the request is subject to procedures and review.

ü In case of the membership request is rejected, the fees will be returned to your bank account without explaining the reasons for rejection.

ü The process of membership approval might take from 15 to 30 working days.

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Terms & Conditions

ü I certify that all information submitted in this request is correct, and it is completely identical to my personal information, and I am responsible for any incorrect information.

ü Submission of the membership request form does not mean approval and issuing of the membership where the request is subject to procedures and review.

ü In case of the membership request is rejected, the fees will be returned to your bank account without explaining the reasons for rejection.

ü The process of membership approval might take from 15 to 30 working days.

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