SI LAZIMA UWE NA PGM KUWA RUBANI WA NDEGE

Nakumbuka wakati fulani nikiwa mtoto mimi na watoto kadhaa mtaani kwetu tulipenda sana kuwa marubani. Ila tuliambiwa eti ili kuwa rubani ni lazima usome Masomo ya Sayansi tena masomo ya PGM (Physics, Geography na Mathematics).

Ingawa ni kweli uelewa wa masomo hayo unaweza saidia sana kuya masta masomo ya urubani, sio kweli kwamba ni LAZIMA usome hivyo kwani masomo ya Urubani ni mafunzo maalum ambaye yeyote anayeweza kufikia viwango vilivyowekwa anaweza kuwa rubani. Hata kama ni mhasibu, au mwana sosholojia, kama ukiamua kusoma utaweza. 

Soma hapa chini toka katika website ya psf.com (Chuo kinachotoa mafunzo ya urubani nchini SAUZI) inaeleza kwa uchache mambo anayotakiwa kufanya mtu akitaka kusomea urubani.

I have been informed that an English competency test is necessary in order to obtain a SA licence. What is this all about? 

Yes, that is correct. As English is the language that is internationally accepted as the mode of communication in Aviation, it is absolutely imperative that you speak, read and write English very well. As a first step when applying for enrolment with Pretoria Flying School, we require that you write an essay of 500 words in order for us to get an indication of what your level of English competency is. If your English competency is not of a high standard, your training will not progress to your satisfaction and you will have to spend unnecessary time and money on language tutoring by flight instructors. It is therefore advisable that you first follow an intensive English language course if your academic tutoring thus far was not done primarily in English. As a dedicated Flying School, we do not provide or make arrangements for English language tutoring as addition to flying training.

What academic qualifications do I need to have in order to learn to fly?

We do not require any academic qualifications as such. However, as described in the abovementioned answer, a high standard of English is imperative. A good understanding of Mathematics is essential and a good understanding of Physical Science and Geography will be greatly beneficial. This basic knowledge will aid your understanding of everything that is flying related and speed up your progress.

What is the shortest period of time in which to complete a Private Pilot’s Licence?

Due to the fact that our training is presented on an individual basis, you can join whenever convenient for you. Your individual determination, commitment, focus and individual ability are therefore the most important factors that determine your progress.

However, a period of 4-6 months seems to be the norm for acquiring a PPL on a full-time basis. Our PPL groundschool is presented to groups of PPL students over a six week period to cover the very necessary preparation for the theoretical exams that are now being written on-line. The pass-mark is 75% and does require a dedicated effort.