AIM HIGH PILOT TRAINING PPL & NPPL THEORY EXAM PREP · ONLINE GROUND SCHOOL · ESSEX, SUFFOLK & CAMBRIDGESHIRE
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Everything you need to pass your exams and make confident in-flight radio calls

Theory exams

Unlimited practice across all 9 PPL and 6 NPPL theory subjects — with questions and answer positions randomised every attempt, so you genuinely learn the knowledge, not just the pattern.

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RT Trainer

Practise real radio calls by voice — a rule-based ATC simulator scores your transmissions live against CAP 413 phraseology, the exact skill your FRTOL test and every real flight will demand.

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Need extra support? Live online ground school sessions with an instructor are available to book separately from £15.

9 PPL SUBJECTS 5 NPPL SUBJECTS + OPTIONAL COMMS (FRTOL) RULE-BASED CAP 413 SCORING RANDOMISED EVERY ATTEMPT ONLINE BOOKING & PAYMENT STUDENT PORTAL
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10 randomly selected questions from across all PPL/NPPL theory subjects. See your score, review every answer with explanations — no account or payment required.

10 mixed questions
All subjects covered
15 minute timer
Realistic exam conditions
Full answer review
Explanations for every question
Different every time
Randomised from full bank
PRACTICE EXAM SUBJECTS

Every PPL & NPPL theory subject covered

Randomised multiple-choice exams pulled fresh from the full question bank every time you sit one.

LAW Air Law RANDOMISED · INSTANT SCORING PRACTISE
NAV Navigation RANDOMISED · INSTANT SCORING PRACTISE
MET Meteorology RANDOMISED · INSTANT SCORING PRACTISE
HPL Human Performance RANDOMISED · INSTANT SCORING PRACTISE
POF Principles of Flight RANDOMISED · INSTANT SCORING PRACTISE
+4 Operational Procedures, Flight Performance & Planning, Aircraft General Knowledge, Communications ALL INCLUDED PRACTISE
NEW · CAP 413 SCORING

Practise real radio calls, not just theory

RT Trainer is a live, voice-based radiotelephony simulator. Speak into your microphone, a rule-based ATC simulator plays UK Air Traffic Control, and your transmissions are scored instantly against CAP 413 phraseology — the exact skill your FRTOL test and every real flight will demand.

No account needed for the free sample. Works best in Chrome, Edge, or Safari on Mac/iPhone.

Remember: your Communications theory paper must be passed before you can sit the RT Practical test.

Real voice input
Hold to talk, just like a real radio
Instant ATC replies
Responds live to what you actually say
CAP 413 scoring
Instant phraseology feedback, every call
FLIGHT TRAINING PATHWAYS

Choose the route that fits your goals

TRL Trial Lesson 30–60 MIN · NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED DETAILS
PPL Private Pilot Licence MIN. 40 HRS · 9 SUBJECTS, 9 EXAMS DETAILS
NPPL National Private Pilot Licence MIN. 32 HRS · 5–6 EXAMS · UK ONLY DETAILS
HRB Hour Building FLEXIBLE · SOLO & DUAL OPTIONS DETAILS
REF Refresher Training TAILORED · RESTORE CURRENCY DETAILS
TRIAL LESSONS

Your first flight, with full controls handover

A trial lesson is a real flying lesson — not a sightseeing flight. Your instructor briefs you on the ground, then hands you the controls in the air for straight-and-level flight, turns, and (where conditions allow) climbing and descending.

Gift Vouchers Available

Buy a trial lesson as a gift voucher — valid for 12 months and redeemable against any trial lesson option.

Duration

30 or 60-minute flight options, plus ~30 minutes for briefing, paperwork and a post-flight debrief.

Aircraft

Flown in our Cessna 152 — a stable, forgiving two-seat training aircraft ideal for first flights.

Weather Policy

If weather prevents flying, your lesson is rescheduled free of charge — no time limit on rebooking.

What to Expect

Arrival briefing, aircraft walk-around, take-off by your instructor, then the controls are yours.

Small training aircraft on a grass airfield with blue sky
FLIGHT TRAINING

Structured training, built around your goals

Whether you're aiming for a full Private Pilot Licence, an NPPL, building hours, or returning to flying after a break — your training plan is mapped from day one and tracked on your dashboard.

PPL(A) — Private Pilot Licence

The most comprehensive route to flying privately, including night rating eligibility and the broadest set of privileges. A minimum of 40 hours flight instruction (35 hours if completed on an approved ATO course), including 10 hours supervised solo with at least 5 hours solo cross-country (one flight of at least 270km/150NM with full-stop landings at 2 other aerodromes). 9 CAA theory exams, including Communications, plus a skills test with an examiner. Minimum age 17, Part-MED Class 2 medical required. Theory exams are valid for 24 months.

Estimated hours: 40 hrs (35 hrs at an ATO)  |  From: £195/hr (1:1 flying)

NPPL — National Private Pilot Licence

Since 1 October 2025, the new NPPL has replaced both the old NPPL(A) and LAPL(A) as the standard UK-only sub-ICAO route into recreational flying. A minimum of 32 hours flight time including 10 hours solo (at least 4 hours solo cross-country, with a qualifying flight of 150km/80NM and a full-stop landing away from base). Exams cover 5 written subjects (Air Law, Human Performance, Meteorology, Navigation and Aircraft General Knowledge) plus Communications (VHF) if not already held — 6 subjects in total. Training can start from age 14, solo from 16, licence held from 17 — only a Pilot Medical Declaration is required. Note: valid for UK-registered aircraft in UK airspace only.

Estimated hours: 32+ hrs  |  From: £185/hr (1:1 flying)

Hour Building

Already licensed and need to build hours for a rating, job application, or insurance requirement? Book solo or dual hour-building flights with flexible scheduling, subject to currency and weather minima.

From: £165/hr

Refresher Training

For pilots returning after a break in flying. We'll assess your currency, refresh handling skills, airfield procedures and radio work, and get your licence privileges back up to date.

From: £195/hr

YOUR ROADMAP

A typical PPL(A) training journey

01

Trial lesson & first assessment

Get a feel for flying and meet your instructor. We'll discuss your goals, medical requirements, and put together your training plan.

02

Basic handling (Ex. 1–9)

Effects of controls, straight and level, climbing, descending, turning, and stalling — building the core flying skills.

03

Circuits & first solo

Take-offs, landings, and circuit procedures, leading up to your first solo flight — a major milestone in your training.

04

Navigation & cross-country

Plan and fly cross-country routes, including solo navigation flights and diversion practice.

05

Theory exams & skills test

Complete all theory exams (supported by ground school and practice exams), then prepare for and complete your skills test.

ONLINE GROUND SCHOOL

Live sessions via Microsoft Teams, for every theory subject

Book available group sessions using the booking calendar below — sessions are added by your instructor when they're available. For private 1:1 tuition, contact us directly to arrange a date and time that suits you.

Arranging a 1:1 session: Use the Contact page to send us a message. Please include the subjects you'd like to cover, your current stage of training, and any days/times that work for you. We'll reply to confirm a date and send you the Microsoft Teams join link.

Live via Microsoft Teams
Join from any device
Group & Private options
Max 8 students per group
All subjects covered
9 PPL · 6 NPPL
UPCOMING GROUP SESSIONS

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SUBJECTS

All ten PPL theory subjects covered

Air Law

Rules of the air, airspace classifications, licensing requirements and regulations.

Navigation

Chart work, dead reckoning, radio navigation aids and flight planning.

Meteorology

Weather systems, forecasts, METARs/TAFs, and weather hazards to flight.

Human Performance

Physiology, fatigue, decision-making and human factors in flight safety.

Operational Procedures

Standard operating procedures, emergencies and safety equipment.

Principles of Flight

Aerodynamics, the four forces, stability and control surfaces.

Flight Performance & Planning

Take-off and landing performance, fuel planning, and mass and balance calculations.

Aircraft General Knowledge

Airframes, engines, systems, instruments and mass & balance.

Communications

Radio telephony procedures, phraseology and practical R/T practice.

SAMPLE EXAM CATEGORIES

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BOOK ONLINE

Choose your session and pay securely online

Choose a session type from those currently available, pick a date and time from the instructor's live availability, pay securely — and you'll receive an instant confirmation. For 1:1 private ground school sessions, please contact us to arrange a suitable time first.

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STUDENT PORTAL

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PRICING

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Try sample questions for free in every subject. Subscribe for unlimited, fully randomised practice exams across all 9 PPL and 6 NPPL theory subjects — a new mix of questions every time you sit one.

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RT TRAINER

Practise real radio calls with AI-powered ATC

Buy RT Trainer on its own, or add it to an existing exam database subscription at a lower price.

Exam Database + RT Trainer

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ALSO AVAILABLE

Flight training & online ground school

Trial Lesson

£149/30 min
£50 DEPOSIT TO BOOK
  • Full pre-flight briefing
  • Hands-on controls handover
  • Post-flight debrief & logbook entry
  • 60-min option available (£249)
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Flying Lessons

£185–£195/hr
PAY-AS-YOU-GO OR PACKAGES
  • PPL(A), NPPL, hour building & refresher
  • Dedicated instructor
  • Progress tracked on your dashboard
  • Flexible scheduling
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Online Ground School

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VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS
  • Weekly live group sessions — see available dates in Ground School
  • Private 1:1 sessions by prior arrangement — contact us to discuss
  • All 9 PPL / 6 NPPL subjects
  • Pairs perfectly with an exam subscription
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CONTACT

Get in touch

Questions about training pathways, pricing, or arranging a 1:1 ground school session? We're happy to help.

Send us a message

For 1:1 ground school, please include the subjects you'd like to cover, your stage of training, and any preferred days/times — we'll confirm a date and send you the Teams link.

Email

[email protected]

WhatsApp

07762 751583 — tap to chat

Where We Operate

Flight training across multiple airfields in Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. Ground school delivered online.