Aerobatics Course

Aerobatics is an excellent way to improve handling skills and increase your confidence in your ability to control the aircraft. The training is carried out in our Super Decathlon. Our course will cover the relevant theory needed depending on the course you select. Our training consists of online lecture notes and in person classroom pre and post-flight briefings.

There are two training courses available at The Leicestershire Aero Club;

1. UK CAA Aerobatic Rating at directed in FCL.800.

Applicants for an Aerobatic Rating shall have completed;

(1) At least 30 hours of flight time as PIC in the appropriate aircraft category, completed after the issue of the licence.

(2) A training course at an ATO, including:

(i) theoretical knowledge instruction appropriate for the rating; and,

(ii) at least 5 hours or 20 flights of aerobatic instruction in the appropriate aircraft category.

2. AOPA (UK) Aerobatic Certificate – Basic
   
   The training will include;

• 8 hours dual flight instruction (Pilots who already have some aerobatic experience may qualify for a reduction in the flying hours)
• 8 hours theoretical knowledge training
• Pass a Flight Competency Test with an instructor who is registered with AOPA (UK) for the purpose of conducting such tests

Prices

UK CAA Course – £1,749 (Based on 6 hours of training)

AOPA UK Basic Course – £2,332 (Based on 8 hours of training)

Additional hours above the minimum will be charged at the hourly rate of £291.50. Additional ground school will be provided to students who need it at £44.00 an hour.

Aircraft rental for test not included in course prices for the AOPA course.

The course does not include the CAA fee to add the rating onto your licence (currently £121).

If not already a Leicestershire Aero Club member then a monthly membership fee of £42.00 is incurred whilst training. Our course prices and hourly rates also include fuel and landing fees. Our courses can be booked with a deposit payment and then on a pay as you fly basis.