Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Aeroplanes)
Train to act as pilot-in-command of a light aircraft under visual flight rules.
Pre-entry requirements
You must be at least 14 years of age to log hours towards the LAPL(A).
Course content
Validity period
The LAPL(A) privileges will only remain valid if in the last 24 months you:
- have completed at least 12 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command or flying dual or solo under the supervision of an instructor, including:
- 12 takeoffs and landings;
- refresher training of at least 1 hour of total flight time with an instructor; or
- have passed a proficiency check with an examiner.
Why us?

We think differently about flight training.
With membership, you get access to our online members area. It's much more than online booking - you can see your training record, check Gamston's weather, pay for your flight online, and so much more!
Generous time slots and friendly one-to-one instruction in our modern facilities mean that you'll always get the quality time that you need whilst training.
Plus, we don't have any hidden payments. There are no landing fees at Gamston whilst using our well-maintained fleet of aircraft and hot drinks are available at no additional cost.