How long does pilot training take?

Find out how long it actually takes to complete training for a PPL(A) and LAPL(A) pilot license. We explain what factors influence the duration of the course—from your availability to the airport infrastructure that allows us to fly 365 days a year.

One of the first questions aspiring pilots ask themselves is about time. Unlike a driver’s education course, flight training does not have a fixed schedule. It is a process whose duration depends on several key factors.

Medium-term time frame

Typically, with regular flights, it takes:

• PPL(A) license: on average, 2 to 4 months.
• LAPL(A) license: on average, 2 to 4 months.

Why such a wide range? The time depends primarily on two factors: your availability and… the weather and airport infrastructure.

Factor 1: Your availability (Training vs. work)

Most of our students are working professionals who combine their training with work or studies. We understand this perfectly, which is why our system is flexible:

• Flexible flight schedule: We schedule flights at times that are convenient for you—in the morning, in the evening, and on weekends.
• Theory at your own pace: You complete the theoretical training (100 hours) primarily through the 24/7 e-learning platform. You study whenever you have time, and you schedule in-person lectures and consultations at times that work for you.

The more often you're able to fly (e.g., 2–3 times a week), the faster you'll learn the material and complete the course.

Factor 2: Our Advantage – Why Will You Finish the Course Faster with Us?

This is the most important factor you can influence when choosing our school.

Problem: Airports with grass runways

Most flight schools in the region use grass runways. What does that mean in practice?

• Winter break: The grassy strip is completely out of use for 4–5 months of the year (late fall, winter, and early spring).
• Downtime after the rain: Even in the summer, after every heavy rain, the grass strip has to dry out, which means flights are canceled for 1–2 days.
• Result: Your training is constantly interrupted. You lose momentum, forget what you’ve learned, and the entire course drags on for a year and a half or longer.

Nasze rozwiązanie: Betonowy pas startowy (680 m) w Zatorze

We chose Zator Airport (EPZT) precisely because of its infrastructure.

• We fly 365 days a year: Our concrete runway is available year-round. We fly in the winter (weather permitting), and we fly shortly after it rains.
• No breaks during the training: You don't waste five months of winter. You can follow the program seamlessly, without any breaks that throw you off your rhythm.
• Result: You’ll finish the course faster, more efficiently, and within the expected 8–12 months, because you won’t be held back by mud or snowmelt.

Summary: What factors affect time?

1. Your availability: How often can you fly?
2. Weather: (Fog, strong winds, storms) – we have no control over these.
3. Infrastructure: (The concrete strip eliminates weather-related downtime.)
4. Pace of theory instruction: How long will it take you to complete the e-learning course?