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What is an RPL?

A Remote Pilots license is an approved aviation license issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) which allows a person to pilot a remotely piloted aircraft (Unmanned aircraft).

DURATION

  • Theory – 2 Days
  • Course Completion – 2-3 Weeks (Estimated based on the completion of all requirements, such as: Restricted Radio, Medical, ELP, Flight Training and Submission to CAA)

FLIGHT HOURS

3 Hours (Estimated)

SIMULATOR HOURS

2 Hours (Estimated)

FIXED WING COURSE INFORMATION

The Remote Pilot License Fixed-wing course is an approved Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) course which consists of theory, practical training and a skills test. The duration of the course depends on a candidate’s aviation experience, skills and flying abilities.

Remote Pilot License theory training:

ProWings training offers online remote Pilots license theory training for aviation license holders and non-license holders.  The online theory training for aviation license holders (PPL,CPL,ATPL Holders) consists of two days theory training and the third day is used for writing the final RPL theory examination. Theory training for non-license holders (Candidate’s with no aviation experience) consists of five days theory training and the sixth day is used for writing the final RPL theory examination.

At the end of each training session candidates will be required to complete an online mock examination for each RPL subject presented during the training session. The mock examinations assist in preparing the candidate for the final RPL examination. Once a candidate has completed the theory training and passed the final RPL examination, the candidate will then move on to practical RPL training.

Remote Pilot License practical training:

Practical flight training is conducted at an approved Civil Aviation (CAA) field in Hekpoort, Gauteng. Practical training duration varies from candidate to candidate and ultimately depends on Weather, candidate experience and flying abilities. During the practical training a ProWings instructor will complete a series of Fixed-wing exercises with a candidate which include map reading, pre- and onsite planning, drone assembly and drone flying. Once deemed competent on the different exercises an evaluation flight will be conducted by a senior instructor in order to issue the candidate with a letter of recommendation (LOR) which is required for the candidate’s RPL skills test.

Remote Pilot License skills test:

The skills test is conducted by an approved Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) designated RPAS examiner (DRE). The skills test consists of a ground evaluation and practical flying test. During the ground evaluation the designated RPAS examiner will test a candidate’s theoretical RPL knowledge and during the practical flying test a candidate’s flying abilities will tested. A candidate needs to successfully complete both in order to be issued with a remote pilot’s license.

FIXED WING COURSE INFORMATION

The Remote Pilot License Fixed-wing course is an approved Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) course which consists of theory, practical training and a skills test. The duration of the course depends on a candidate’s aviation experience, skills and flying abilities.

Remote Pilot License theory training:

ProWings training offers online remote Pilots license theory training for aviation license holders and non-license holders.  The online theory training for aviation license holders (PPL,CPL,ATPL Holders) consists of two days theory training and the third day is used for writing the final RPL theory examination. Theory training for non-license holders (Candidate’s with no aviation experience) consists of five days theory training and the sixth day is used for writing the final RPL theory examination.

At the end of each training session candidates will be required to complete an online mock examination for each RPL subject presented during the training session. The mock examinations assist in preparing the candidate for the final RPL examination. Once a candidate has completed the theory training and passed the final RPL examination, the candidate will then move on to practical RPL training.

Remote Pilot License practical training:

Practical flight training is conducted at an approved Civil Aviation (CAA) field in Hekpoort, Gauteng. Practical training duration varies from candidate to candidate and ultimately depends on Weather, candidate experience and flying abilities. During the practical training a ProWings instructor will complete a series of Fixed-wing exercises with a candidate which include map reading, pre- and onsite planning, drone assembly and drone flying. Once deemed competent on the different exercises an evaluation flight will be conducted by a senior instructor in order to issue the candidate with a letter of recommendation (LOR) which is required for the candidate’s RPL skills test.

Remote Pilot License skills test:

The skills test is conducted by an approved Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) designated RPAS examiner (DRE). The skills test consists of a ground evaluation and practical flying test. During the ground evaluation the designated RPAS examiner will test a candidate’s theoretical RPL knowledge and during the practical flying test a candidate’s flying abilities will tested. A candidate needs to successfully complete both in order to be issued with a remote pilot’s license.

WHAT IS AN RPL?

A Remote Pilots license is an approved aviation license issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) which allows a person to pilot a remotely piloted aircraft (Unmanned aircraft).

DURATION

  • Theory – 2 Days
  • Course Completion – 2-3 Weeks (Estimated based on the completion of all requirements, such as: Restricted Radio, Medical, ELP, Flight Training and Submission to CAA)

FLIGHT HOURS

3 Hours (Estimated)

SIMULATOR HOURS

2 Hours (Estimated)

RPL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Be at least 18 years of age
Must have a Multi-Rotor RPL

END QUALIFICATION

CAA Accredited RPL License
Aviation Medical Class III
Course Completion Certificate
Restricted Radio Telephony License
English Language Proficiency Certificate

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Our training packages incorporate a 3-hour actual flight training accession with unlimited access to the drone simulator to practise the series of manoeuvres.
Free Simulator Training
Mock Skills Test

RPL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Be at least 18 years of age
Must have a Multi-Rotor RPL

END QUALIFICATION

CAA Accredited RPL License
Aviation Medical Class III
Course Completion Certificate
Restricted Radio Telephony License
English Language Proficiency Certificate

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Our training packages incorporate a 3-hour actual flight training accession with unlimited access to the drone simulator to practise the series of manoeuvres.
Free Simulator Training
Mock Skills Test

THEORY SUBJECTS

Scheduled online theory classes will be presented for each subject, followed by online mock exams

Online Class Subjects Covered

Cats & Cars 101 (Air Law)
Operation Procedures
RPAS General
Principles of Flight
Human Factors
Navigation
Meteorology
Flight Planning & Performance

THEORY SUBJECTS

Scheduled online theory classes will be presented for each subject, followed by online mock exams

Online Class Subjects Covered

Cats & Cars 101 (Airlaw)
Operation Procedures
RPAS General
Principles of Flight
Human Factors
Navigation
Meteorology
Flight Planning & Performance

FIXED WING

You do not need to own your own Fixed Wing to attend the course. ProWings provides you with a registered aircraft to train on to allow you to log your flight hours.

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MENTOR MULTIPLEX

FIXED WING

You do not need to own your own Fixed Wing to attend the course. ProWings provides you with a registered aircraft to train on to allow you to log your flight hours.

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MENTOR MULTIPLEX

DFE SKILLS TEST

Once a candidate has completed the practical training and obtained a Letter of recommendation (LOR) they will undergo a skills test with an approved designated RPAS examiner where they will be tested on RPL regulations, operations, airmanship, and their flying abilities.

Successfully completing the DFE skills test will enable a candidate to apply for and be issued with a remote pilot’s license.

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Exams
Practical
Mock & Test

ZCAA REQUIREMENTS

 

1.

Class 3 Medical Certificate or higher

2.

English Language Proficiency Certificate level 4 or Higher

3.

Restricted Radio Telephony License

DFE SKILLS TEST

Once a candidate has completed the practical training and obtained a Letter of recommendation (LOR) they will undergo a skills test with an approved designated RPAS examiner where they will be tested on RPL regulations, operations, airmanship, and their flying abilities.

Successfully completing the DFE skills test will enable a candidate to apply for and be issued with a remote pilot’s license.

ZCAA REQUIREMENTS

 

1.

Class 3 Medical Certificate or Higher

2.

English Language Proficiency Certificate level 4 or Higher

3.

Restricted Radio Telephony License

Theory
Exams
Practical
Mock & Test

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©2022 ProWings Africa | All Rights Reserved

89 Bessemer Str, Sandton, Gauteng, 2148
Practical : R563, Hekpoort, Gauteng, 1790
064 506 6106 | Whatsapp 064 505 6469