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Sport pilot license training
Certified Sport Pilot License (SPL) training — a practical path into recreational flying with professional instructors.
Overview
About the program
The Sport Pilot License (SPL) is your regulated, cost- and time-efficient path into recreational flying, under GACAR Part 61 – Subpart J (GACA). Operating details are spread across the limitation cards below.
Scope & limits
License privileges and limits
No commercial use
No low-visibility flights
No IFR or flight in IMC
1 passenger maximum
Visibility over 5 km
VFR and altitude
VFR cloud clearance
Light sport aircraft
Admission requirements
Eligibility & prerequisites
Minimum age
17 years
Membership
Saudi Aviation Club active member
Medical fitness
Valid Class 3 medical certificate
Language
English proficiency
Training hours
Training hours plan
MIN Minimum
25hours
- With instructor15 hours
- Solo flight10 hours
AVE Average
40hours
- With instructor30 hours
- Solo flight10 hours
MAX No upper limit
∞
No training cap — trainees continue until full proficiency is demonstrated.
AGT Additional ground training
∞
Trainees with limited aviation background may be required to attend extra theoretical sessions at an additional per-hour fee.
Pricing
Tuition & rates
| Training type | Price / hour |
|---|---|
Instructor flightAircraft rental + instructor fee | 1,025SAR |
Solo flightAircraft rental only | 650SAR |
Theoretical ground training | 375SAR |
Instructor flight
Aircraft rental + instructor fee
1,025SAR· Price / hour
Solo flight
Aircraft rental only
650SAR· Price / hour
Theoretical ground training
375SAR· Price / hour
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