Vulcan Aviation, Johannesburg, South Africa
Based in Lanseria International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
Learning to fly at an international airport and flying in an airspace that experiences vast amount of air traffic means you are going to have an enhanced situational awareness and a higher degree of confidence in your pilot training.
Your pilot training will be conducted under the watchful eyes of an airline pilot with a flying experience of more than 10,000 hours. Vulcan Aviation has a team of highly qualified flight instructors and exemplary pilot training facilities.
A comfortable exchange rate of South African currency and their low taxation rates on aviation makes the pilot training in South Africa highly cost effective.
As Lanseria International Airport operates 24/7, you can rest assured the training will finish as per the schedule. The favorable weather conditions in South Africa also means that flying will not be hindered with erratic weather.
DGCA Compliant CPL Program
CPL+Multi-IFR Pilot License
Flight Time: 200 Hours*
*Includes: Single Engine, Multi Engine and Instrument Rating
Estimated Course Time: 12 months
Estimated Total Cost: ZAR 5,49,640**^ (INR 26,76,746) [@1 ZAR=4.87 INR as on 26/04/2022]
**Includes Radio License, Pilot Kit including E6B flight computer, books, Insurance and more. ^Price are subjected to change without notice. The Fee applicable at the time of admission shall be payable.
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Course Fee Details
Course Details
Flight Time: 200 Hours*
Program Costs in South African Rand (ZAR) [1 ZAR = 4.87 INR as on 26/04/2022]
Phase 1:
Private Pilot Licence QTY/Hours Unit Cost Total Cost (ZAR)
Dual Flight Instruction 30 2 400 72 000
Solo Flight Instruction 15 2 300 34 500
Briefing 20 400 8 000
Pilot Medical 1 1 600 1 600
Student Pilot Licence – CAA Fee 1 550 550
Radio Licence 1 1 000 1 000
Private Pilot Licence – CAA Fee 1 750 750
Pilot Excess Insurance - Monthly 10 200 2 000
PPL Exams (CAA) 8 380 3 040
Headset 1 4 000 4 000
Language Proficiency 1 1 200 1 200
PPL Kit 1 3 500 3 500
PPL Books 1 1 500 1 500
PPL Test (Dual) 4 2 400 9 600
PPL Test Fee 1 1 500 1 500
Total 144 740
(PPL kit includes: Navigational Ruler, Protractor, E6B Flight Computer, 2 x Johannesburg map, Pilot Bag, Fuel tester, Pilot Logbook, Aircraft checklist.)
Phase 2:
Night Rating QTY/Hours Unit Cost Total Cost (ZAR)
Dual Flight Instruction – Instrument Flying (Incl. X-country) 13 2 400 31 200
Briefing 8 400 3 200
Night Test 2 2 400 4 800
Night Test fee 1 1 500 1 500
Night rating exam (CAA) 1 450 450
Night Rating – CAA Fee 1 500 500
Total 41 650
Phase 3:
Hour Building QTY/Hours Unit Cost Total Cost (ZAR)
Hour Building (Balance of hours for Commercial Licence) 85 2 200 187 000
Hour Building to meet DGCA requirement* 20 2 200 44 000
Total 231 000
Additional Requirements for CPL
CPL Exams (CAA) 10 400 4 000
General Radio 1 1 100 1 100
Total 5 100
Phase 4:
Instrument Rating + Multi Engine Rating QTY/Hours Unit Cost Total Cost (ZAR)
Dual Flight Instruction – SE 21 2 400 50 400
Dual Flight Instruction – ME (DA42 – G1000) 8 5 700 45 600
Excess Insurance – Multi Engine 1 800 800
Simulator 5 1 350 6 750
Briefing 10 400 4 000
CPL Test – ME 2 5 700 11 400
CPL Test – Simulator 1 1 350 1 350
CPL Licence Fee – CAA Fee 1 850 850
DFE Fee 1 6 000 6 000
Total 127 150
ACCOMMODATION + TRANSPORTATION (12 MONTHS, SHARING) + Airport Permit 67 000
Total Estimate for Commercial Pilots Licence 616 640
Additional Optional(s)
Ground-school Option 1: CBT (Computer Based Training) exam prep – Ground School Includes CPL and ATPL eBooks: Including over 18000 mock questions 22 000
Ground-school Option 2: Self-study – Full set of CPL Books 5 000
Accommodation – Non-Sharing (additional cost) – ZAR 1500/month for 12 months 18 000
Please Note:
Prices are subject to change without notice due to factors such as price of AVGAS, Rand / Dollar fluctuations affecting aircraft maintenance costs, operational costs, etc. which are beyond the control of Vulcan Aviation. This estimate is based on the minimum hours required by law. Should extra training be required, such costs will be for the student’s account. Estimate includes landing fees at Lanseria Airport only and any navigation, approach or away landing fees will be charged for separately. Accommodation and Transportation is optional. CAA approved PPL/CPL books/notes will be provided where applicable. Estimate valid April 2022 to June 2022. Prices indicative are in South African Rand (ZAR) and inclusive of VAT @ 15%. Ts and Cs apply. Estimate does not include Visa costs.
**Price are subjected to change without notice. The Fee applicable at the time of admission shall be payable.