NPPL-M Flight Training

Learn
to fly.

Earn your National Private Pilot Licence with a V1 Flight instructor beside you — from your first lesson to your General Skills Test. Based in Oxfordshire, flying from grass strips, with a 100% exam pass rate.

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Why V1 Flight?

Training built on
good decisions.

V1 Flight's training philosophy puts airmanship and good decision-making at the centre of every lesson. We don't just teach you to pass a test — we develop confident, capable pilots who think for themselves.

Training from grass airstrips keeps costs down and maximises time in the air. We visit different airfields during lessons so you build genuine cross-country confidence, not just pattern-work experience.

Flight Design CT — one of the fastest microlights flying
Panoramic cockpit visibility ideal for training
Grass strip operations keep fees lower than tarmac schools
Small school — dedicated instructor throughout your training
Flexible scheduling around your work and life
Ground school at £45/hr or as a full package

The Aircraft

Ikarus C42.

The German-built Ikarus C42 is the aircraft you'll train in from day one. Classified as a microlight, this high-wing two-seater is one of the most popular training aircraft in the country — forgiving, stable, and with the visibility and low running costs that make learning both easier and more affordable.

EngineRotax 912 UL

Power80 hp

Cruise Speed100 mph

Wingspan9.45 m

After Your Licence

Keep flying with a syndicate.

Passing your test is just the beginning. Rather than paying to hire an aircraft every time you fly, our members can buy into a share of a syndicate Skyranger Ninja — spreading the cost of ownership across a small group so your flying stays affordable for years to come.

A share gives you genuine ownership, a fixed low monthly cost, and an aircraft based right here at your home field — ready to fly whenever you are. It's the smart, sociable way to keep your wings once the training is done.

AircraftSkyranger Ninja

OwnershipShared syndicate

CategoryMicrolight

CostLow fixed monthly + hourly

Training Packages

Find the right
starting point.

All packages include full briefings and a dedicated instructor. Flying is billed at £155/hr on top of fixed package prices.

Ground school also available at £45/hour for individual subjects. Contact us to discuss a custom programme.

NPPL-M Syllabus

Nine phases
to your licence.

The NPPL-M syllabus is structured in nine progressive phases, each building on the last. Your instructor will sign you off each phase before moving forward.

Familiarisation

Air experience — your first lesson
Aircraft components and controls
Pre-flight inspection procedures
Control effects and taxiing

Basic Flight Manoeuvres

Straight and level flight
Basic and performance climbs
Descents and levelling off
Turning flight — medium and steep

Slow Speed Handling

Recognising critically slow airspeed
Stalling and stall recovery
Spin avoidance techniques
Low-energy awareness

Circuit Flying

Normal take-offs and landings
Circuit procedures and spacing
Crosswind technique
Go-arounds and balked landings

Advanced Handling

Advanced turning techniques
Steep turns and recovery
Recovery from unusual attitudes
Confidence in envelope extremes

Hazards & Emergencies

Forced landing technique
Precautionary descents
Engine fire and systems failures
Low-level and field selection

Solo Flying

First solo flight
Solo circuits and touch-and-go
Local area solo familiarisation
Building confidence independently

VFR Navigation

Pre-flight route planning
En-route navigation by map and landmarks
Arrival and departure procedures
Lost procedure and diversion

Test Preparation

Dual revision for General Skills Test
Ground oral examination prep
Logbook and documentation review
Final sign-off

Ground Examinations

Five subjects.
100% pass rate.

All five written exams must be passed before your General Skills Test. V1 Flight has a 100% first-attempt pass rate across all subjects.

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Air Law

Rules of the air, airspace classifications, licencing regulations and ATC procedures.

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Navigation

Map reading, plotting, mental dead reckoning, VFR charts and en-route decision-making.

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Meteorology

Weather systems, clouds, icing, wind and how to read a TAF, METAR and SigWX chart.

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Human Performance

Hypoxia, spatial disorientation, fatigue, stress and pilot decision-making under pressure.

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Aircraft General

Airframes, engines, fuel systems, instruments and the Flight Design CT specifically.

Common Questions

What you
want to know.

None at all. Your first lesson is a familiarisation flight — you'll take the controls under guidance and get a feel for the aircraft before any formal training begins.

Most students complete the NPPL-M in 12–18 months flying at weekends. An intensive programme can compress this significantly. You need a minimum of 25 flying hours and to pass all 5 ground exams.

The National Private Pilot Licence (Microlight) allows you to fly solo and carry one passenger in any microlight aircraft. It's the most accessible pilot licence available in the UK, with fewer medical requirements than a full PPL.

The NPPL-M requires a self-declaration of fitness, confirmed by your GP. There are no formal aviation medical examinations required, making it accessible to most people.

The NPPL-M is a UK licence. Some European countries recognise it, but touring internationally is better suited to the Tour & Train programme with an instructor, or upgrading to an LAPL or PPL later.

Club membership gives you access to the aircraft with fuel, insurance, maintenance and equipment included. Many graduates go on to build hours, enter competitions, or progress toward an LAPL or PPL.

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