Covid-19 Update December 30th
December 20th: Leicester has been placed in Tier 4. As a result, Leicester Airport is now closed. Some fixed-wing and helicopter training…
Holders of a Pilots Licence can fly a light aeroplane in daylight hours but you should consider upgrading your PPL or LAPL to include a Night Rating allowing you to fly after sunset (quite useful when flying during the winter months). The holder of a night rating is able to fly with passengers within the UK during the hours of darkness
Night Rating training is available at Leicester on Tuesdays and Thursday until 8 pm between October and March, as sunset permits.
The course comprises of:
There is a small amount of theoretical knowledge training but there is no exam!
Cessna 152: £850.00
PA28 or Cessna 172: £950.00
Training in own aircraft: £350
If not already a Leicestershire Aero Club member then a monthly membership fee of £35.00 is incurred while training.
The course does not include the CAA fee to add the rating onto your licence (currently £121).
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