Pilot training Learning to fly is an extremely rewarding journey. You will require a minimum of 25 hours of dual flying instruction and a minimum of 15 hours of solo flight, under supervision. For best results you should plan to fly at least once a week. A student pilot licence can be issued at age 16 but the licence itself requires a minimum age of 17. The requirements for a Gyroplane licence are a class 4 medical, a restricted radio licence, a flight skills test and a minimum of 75% in the following theory exams: •  Principles of Flight •  Aviation Law •  Air Navigation •  Aviation Meteorology •  Engines and Airframes •  Human Performance The practical flying syllabus as detailed in the manual of procedures includes: • Familiarisation with the aircraft. • Preparation for flight and action after flight. • Air experience. • Effects of controls. • Taxiing. • Straight and level flight. • Climbing. • Descending. • The hover. • Medium turns. • Gliding and climbing turns. • Take off into wind. • Approach and landing into wind. • First solo. •  Steep turns. • Low flying. • Take-off and landing out of wind. • Precautionary landing. •  Forced landing. • Action in the event of fire. • Restarting engine in flight. •  Pilot navigation (cross-countries)