Flexible / Self Funded Courses (PPL, CPL, IR, BFR)

Qualification: Pilot Licence Course
Duration: Varies by course; IR takes around five months full-time or part-time
Location: Ardmore Flying School, 2 Harvard Lane, Papakura, Auckland
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

PPL: at least 16 years old, hold DL9 or Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate. CPL: current PPL and Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate. IR: hold PPL or CPL (PPL holders need CPL Human Factors and Meteorology passes) and night flying privileges appropriate to licence held.

English requirements

“Be English Language proficient”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Ardmore Flying School Ltd before applying.