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PPL  - Initial Issue

a) Forms: CA61-03.4 and CA61-01.0.

b) Copies

Logbook Copies of the last 3 pages incl. dated CAREER SUMMARY (Incl. Test Entry, Endorsement of the last Revalidation of his/her Licence, Endorsement of all Class/Type Ratings/Instrument Ratings) in the back of the logbook.

(Electronic Logbooks must be initialed by the applicant on each page)

DATED CAREER SUMMARY of Hours Flown “From- To Dates”)…-

Dual: …

PIC: …

Grand Total Hours: …

*Summary must be written in the logbook and not on the example provided above.

*Note that if you recently did an electronic medical that was sent to AVMED, a copy of the A4

medical must be submitted with the documentation.


c) Valid RSA Medical – PPL Class 1 or Class 2


d) Proof of English Language Proficiency

CA61-01.07 (LPR Test Dated 26 June 2018) or

Certified copy of SAQA recognized 2 Year tertiary Qualification or School Leavers Certificate (Matric – Past in English First Language with a minimum of D symbol) & Affidavit stating no speech Impediments.


e) Restricted Radio (CA61-01.0c) Dated


f) Proof of Theoretical PPL Exam reports/Transcript Report


g) Appropriate CAA Fee


Private Pilot License (PPL): Text

PPL - Renewal

a) Forms: CA61-03.4

b) Logbook Copies of the last 3 pages incl. dated 12 Month Summary. Electronic Logbook Copies signed and dated.

Logbook must reflect a minimum of 3 PIC/Solo hours in the last 6 months preceding the renewal. If no flight time was conducted in this period, the necessary training with a registered ATO (flight time and ground evaluation, no less than 3hours) must be logged and a letter from the instructor confirming procedures must be included with a certified copy of the ground evaluation endorsement (CARS61-03.4(3)).

New Requirement

The Endorsement must be in the back of the pilot’s logbook. If the logbook doesn’t have endorsement sections available, then one must be printed and pasted in the back for the instructor to sign.

Please complete the summery dates on the exact same day as the application form date 12 months back.

* Note this is only an example and summary must be completed in the logbook NOT on the

example below.

New Requirement – Summary of Hours Flown the last 12 Months …01/09/2019 – 30/09/2020 – Dates must be indicated as the last 12 months “From- To Date”)

Dual: …

PIC: …

Grand Total Hours: …

c) Valid RSA Medical (PPL Class 1/Class 2, CPL & ATPL Class 1)

If you received an Electronic Medical, a copy of the medical must be submitted with the SACAA.


d) Appropriate CAA Fee 

Private Pilot License (PPL): Text
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