Requirements for the PPL(H)
In order to start or complete the PPL(H) training, applicants in Germany must meet certain personal, medical and organizational requirements. Some prerequisites apply at the beginning, others must be met before the first solo flight or before the examination approval.
Overview of requirements
| Range | Conditions | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Age | Minimum age start of training | 16 years |
| Age | Minimum age licence | 17 years (for examination acceptance) |
| Medical fitness | Medical Class 2 | Medical examination by an aero-medical examiner required |
| Language skills | German | Basic language skills required |
| Language skills | English (optional, recommended) | ICAO Language Proficiency for English-language radio communications |
| Security clearance | ZÜP (Air Safety Act) | Required before first solo flight |
| Radio-telephone certificate | BZF I or BZF II | For participation in radio broadcasting; BZF I for German/English, BZF II only German |
| Theory | Basic knowledge | Physics, navigation, meteorology, technology, etc.; taught in training |
| Practice | Minimum flying hours | At least 45 flight hours, of which shares in solo flight (legal minimum) |
| Other | Reliability & Readiness to learn | Important for safe flight decisions and successful completion of training |
Additional information
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The Number of actual flight hours is often higher than the legal minimum, depending on learning progress.
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The Medical fitness class 2 is comparable to a standard health check, but specially designed for aviation loads.
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Many flight schools recommend early Radio Certificate (BZF) to acquire, as it is necessary for exercises in controlled airspace.
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Knowledge of English is especially useful if later international airfields or further licenses (e.g. CPL(H)).