DGAC — Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil
Licencia de Piloto Privado (PPL)
Latin America
Estimated Cost
$6,000 - $12,000 USD
Estimated Timeline
3-6 months
Overview
The DGAC PPL allows you to fly as PIC of single-engine aircraft in Latin American countries. Training is often more affordable than FAA or EASA equivalents due to lower operating costs, and instruction is typically conducted in Spanish.
Requirements
- Minimum age: 17 years old (varies by country)
- Class 2 medical certificate
- 40-45 hours minimum flight time (varies by country)
- Dual and solo flight requirements similar to FAA/EASA
- Cross-country flight requirements
- Pass theoretical knowledge exam
- Pass practical skill test
- Spanish language proficiency
Step-by-Step Process
Obtain medical certificate from authorized examiner
Enroll at approved flight school
Complete ground school (theory) instruction
Begin flight training and progress through the syllabus
Complete solo requirements
Pass the theoretical knowledge exam
Complete training syllabus
Pass the practical skill test with designated examiner
Career Paths
- Personal flying within Latin America
- Foundation for commercial pilot career
- Recreational flying and aero clubs
- Building hours toward CPL
- Flying within growing Latin American aviation markets
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