Get your LAPL or PPL license
The LAPL or PPL license can be obtained at Sand Air.
Do you dream of flying a plane yourself?
At Rotterdam Sand Air Flight School we guide you professionally and personally towards obtaining your LAPL (Light Aircraft Pilot License) or PPL (Private Pilot License). Our courses meet the European EASA guidelines and are conducted from Rotterdam The Hague Airport, with modern teaching equipment and experienced instructors.
✈️ LAPL – Light Aircraft Pilot Licence
The LAPL is ideal for recreational flying within Europe. The license provides an accessible route to independent flying with light single-engine aircraft.
Characteristics:
- Fewer theory and flight hours than PPL
- Suitable for private and recreational use
- Flying within Europe (EASA area).
- Expandable with additional powers
✈️ PPL – Private Pilot License
The PPL is the most well-known private pilot’s license and offers maximum freedom for non-commercial flying.
Characteristics:
- Internationally recognized
- More theoretical depth
- Greater expandability (night flying, IFR, type ratings)
- Ideal as a basis for possible vocational training
Admission requirements (LAPL & PPL).
To start the course you must meet:
- Minimum age: 16 years old (17 years old for certification)
- Medical examination: EASA Medical Class 2 or LAPL
- Language skills: adequate command of Dutch and English
- Motivation & commitment: theory and practice run partly parallel
Theory course – subject overview
During the training you will take a full theory course. Theory can be taken online or in self-study (with guidance).
Theory subjects LAPL
- Aviation Regulation
- Human Performance.
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Operational procedures
- Principles of flying
- Communications (RT – Radio Telephony).
Theory subjects PPL
- Aviation Regulation
- General aircraft knowledge
- Flight performance & planning
- Human performance
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Operational procedures
- Principles of flying
- Communications (RT)
The theory exams are administered under the supervision of the Environmental and Transport Inspectorate (ILT).
Practical training (flying lessons)
The practical training consists of:
- Dual classes with instructor
- Solo flights
- Navigation flights
- Exam preparation and practical examination
Indicative flight hours:
- LAPL: approximately 30-35 hours
- PPL: minimum 45 hours (EASA requirement).
Start your flight training
Want more information, schedule a trial lesson or personal advice on LAPL or PPL?
Contact Sand Air and take the first step toward your pilot’s license today.
Freedom begins in the air. ✈️
We do recommend that when you start training you make an appointment for a flight medical, you will need this for your first solo flight and to avoid any surprises that you may be rejected.
PPL starter package
- Bas Vrijhof Fixed Wing Part-FCL books – all 5 volumes
- 16″ ruler
- protractor
- WindProtractor
- ASA E6B Colour Computer
- Design4Pilots Daily Flight Bag blue or black
- Pilot Log Book (hard cover)
Medical Examination:
www.medata.nl
Theory:
www.orbit.groundschool.nl
www.blubird.nl/nl/cursussen/ppl-turbo-airplanehelicopter
ATC-Comm Aviation Communication and ICAO aviation language testing:
www.atc-comm.com
Need help?
We would love to help you!
010 – 4377877 or
operations@sandair.nl
Available daily.
Composing flying lessons
You can expand your flying lesson with a number of options, such as longer flight time and type of aircraft.
The colored rings on the map at the bottom of the page indicate the approximate flight distance in minutes.