Welcome to our flight school!
Start flight training spring 2027.
Our home base is EBKT (Kortrijk/Wevelgem), with a secondary base at EBST (Sint-Truiden), where we offer both PPL (Private Pilot Licence) and LAPL (Light Aircraft Pilot Licence) training programs.
Visits are by appointment only.
Our flight school is unlike any other.
We are a small flight school with two experienced flight instructors. We have seen more or less everything during flight and of course we want to pass along that knowledge to our students.
We are a small flight school, and we want to keep it that way. Because a smaller school knows each of its students inside and out, we can strengthen your weaknesses and hone your strengths.
We also deliver our flight training in a unique way that you will not find at any other flight school. We use every tool available to provide you with as much knowledge as possible!
Your training begins at home. We have created a video training course (Become a Pilot) consisting of more than 90+ lessons. Naturally, you do not need to memorize everything, that is what our Step-by-Step guide is for. It outlines the specific steps you need to learn by heart for each flight maneuver, alongside all essential checklists and important details.
At home, you watch the video course and memorize the steps from the Step-by-Step guide.
With this knowledge, you arrive at the airfield for a virtual reality briefing.
To create this briefing, we filmed every flight exercise using a 360° camera. A 360° camera captures the entire cockpit environment. By mounting the camera at eye level in the cockpit, you can use a virtual headset to view what the camera recorded. Now you can look all around the cockpit, and it feels just like being in the aircraft yourself.
With a VR headset you can see the exercise happening before you and you can follow along with the explanation given. We also have a very important advantage that we do not have during flight. We can press the pause button and explain every little detail.
With our new way of teaching we can offer a high-quality training with a minimum number of flight hours, allowing you to complete your license within 45 to 50 flight hours.
We organize theoretical knowledge training via self-study. Using our online platform and course books (which you can print out). You study the theory independently, but you are never on your own: every month we have a meeting to discuss your advancements and answer any questions you may have. Of course, you can always contact the school whenever you need help. We also provide five classroom instruction days to cover the complete syllabus.
If you prefer to take the theory in a classroom setting (one day of classes per week), this is also an option.
You are permitted to complete theory and flight training at two different flight schools, and we are happy to assist you with this process.
Ready to start your training?
Send us a message via the contact form. We will schedule an introductory meeting (online or at the airfield). Please note that visits without an appointment are not possible.
Enrollment for theory, practical flight training, or both is open year-round.
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Example of the Become a Pilot video course
Example Step-by-Step
How much does the training cost?
A realistic total cost for the training is approximately €16,300, based on an average of 50 flight hours.
If you fly regularly, arrive well-prepared, and complete your training within the minimum 45 flight hours, you will pay around €14,990.
To keep the training as affordable as possible, using flight hours efficiently is essential. We maintain total transparency throughout your training if we notice you require extra flying hours.
At other flight schools, students often rack up substantial flight hours with little progression. We actively avoid this. If you
end up flying 80 hours (which is certainly not uncommon elsewhere), training costs quickly exceed €24,200.
Pilot Training Cost Breakdown:
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Theory course: €980
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Aircraft rental: €185/hour
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Flight instruction: €79/hour
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Supervised solo: €79/hour
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Solo cross-country navigation briefing: €60
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Virtual reality briefings: €72/hour
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Pilot Class 2 medical examination (estimated): €220
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Pilot logbook: €13
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Aeronautical chart: €45
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Flight computer: €130 purchase (or rent for €40/year)
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BCAA theoretical exam: €125
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Practical flight exam (estimated): 2 flight hours €370 + examiner fee €200
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Student flight equipment (entry-level kneeboard, ruler, plotter): €50
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Landing fees (estimated): €200
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"Become a Pilot" video course: €180
Theory Course
At our flight school, the theory is via distance learning. Our distance learning course is specifically designed for independent learning, with instructors on hand to answer questions. We also provide 5 days of online classroom instruction to review all subjects together before your official exams.
Included in the price:
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9 Private Pilot theory e-books
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Direct access to a Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (TKI) for questions
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5 virtual classroom sessions (20 hours total)
Theory Course Cancellation Policy:
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Cooling-off period: You may cancel the course up to 14 days after your start date.
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E-books: Digital study materials (e-books) are non-returnable and non-refundable (€225 total, calculated at €25 per book).
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Refund: If you cancel within the 14-day window, you will receive the full course fee minus the cost of the e-books. The refundable amount is €755.
Distance Learning Ground School (PPL & LAPL)
This is a self-paced study program for the Private Pilot theoretical syllabus. You work through the material independently on your own schedule.
Already training at another school? You are very welcome to join us for the distance learning theory!
Course Structure
The program starts with the self-study phase, where you cover the 9 subjects at your own speed. The curriculum is written specifically for home study.
If you get stuck or have questions, we are ready to assist, and we schedule monthly reviews to track your progress. The self-study phase takes a minimum of 4 months, with no fixed maximum time limit.
Progress Tests
You will take a multiple-choice progress test for each subject. You schedule these at home whenever you feel ready. The passing score is 75%. Once you have passed all 9 progress tests, you qualify for the classroom phase.
Classroom Sessions
The ground school phase includes 5 online sessions of 4 hours each. During these sessions, we review each subject in depth and connect theoretical principles to real-world flight operations. After completing this phase, you advance to the practice exams.
Practice Exams
The mock exams are the final milestone of your preparation. These take place over a single day in person at either Sint-Truiden Airfield (EBST) or Kortrijk Airport (EBKT). You will sit 9 multiple-choice exams, requiring a minimum score of 75% to pass each subject. Once all 9 practice exams are cleared, you can register for the official testing.
Official Exams
The official theoretical exams are administered by the civil aviation authority of your chosen EASA member state. Once you pass all exams, your theory credit remains valid for 24 months.
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Self-Study vs. Classroom Learning
Qualitatively, there is no difference between self-study and traditional classroom training: the resulting level of knowledge is identical.
Self-study actually offers a huge advantage, because you have already mastered the fundamentals on your own, we can dive straight into advanced details and clarify complex topics during the classroom sessions.
Furthermore, you are never on your own, a Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (TKI) is always available to provide one-on-one support and help you overcome any hurdles.
EASA
Did you know that strictly speaking, there is no such thing as a "Belgian," "French," or "Spanish" flight school? All flight schools across Europe are European schools governed by the same European (EASA) regulations.
EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) is the European authority ensuring unified aviation rules across all member states.
In practice, this means you can complete your theoretical training at our flight school and do your practical flight training at a Spanish school, for instance. You can view Europe as one single aviation territory.
PPL vs. LAPL
Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
Want to fly an aircraft (on a European registration) in the United States? No problem! Want to expand your licence later with an Instrument Rating (IR) or Flight Instructor (FI) rating? Everything is possible.
If you aspire to fly professionally for compensation, you can advance to a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). And if your dream is to become an airline captain, the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is your ultimate destination.
The PPL is an internationally recognized flight licence under ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards.
This means your PPL is valid in all ICAO member countries, allowing you to literally fly around the world with your licence!
Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL)
Unlike the PPL, the LAPL is not an ICAO-compliant licence. Consequently, an LAPL only permits you to fly within European airspace.
Why do pilots choose a LAPL?
In most cases, the deciding factor is the medical examination. If medical reasons prevent you from meeting the stricter Class 2 medical requirements, the LAPL serves as an accessible alternative. It only requires a LAPL medical assessment, which features less stringent standards
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Is a LAPL cheaper?
Although many assume so, a LAPL licence is rarely cheaper in reality. While EASA regulations set the legal minimum flight training requirement at 30 hours (compared to 45 hours for a PPL), real-world training tells a different story. In practice, flight training does not differ between the two syllabi.
For both the LAPL and the PPL, you should realistically budget for at least 45 to 50 practical hours in hour school.