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Frequently Asked Questions
Each person processes information best in a different way, wether it visual, kinaesthetic, auditory, etc. The team of Peak Aviation Academy develops the course content constantly, taking into account these methods and using a wide set of approaches for learning like text, illustrations, video and audio lessons, questions for assessment of retained knowledge, notebooks and others. Our aim is to create an interactive platform for education that is both modern and engaging.
Absolutely! We, at Peak Aviation Academy, offer groundschool e.g. theoretical knowledge course only. Upon completion of our course, you will need to continue your flight training with another Approved or Declared Training Organisation (ATO / DTO). A full list of those you can find on the website of the Bulgarian CAA - List of organisations - ATO / List of organisations - DTO
After passing the first exam you must pass the remaining 8 exams within 18 months. Subsequently, all 9 exams will be valid for 24 months, in which you must complete your flight training towards PPL(A) / LAPL(A).
During the course you will receive all the necessary tools to retain the knowledge, which will assist you to pass the official 9 theoretical exams conducted by the Bulgarian CAA. There is no need to invest in other books / study materials or question bank. We provide you with all this as part of the theoretical course. After completing the course you must pay an administrative fee of 10 BGN per exam to the Bulgarian CAA. See the question below for more information on the requirements for Private Pilots
- Minimal age to commence the course - 16 years. For issuance of a Private Pilot Licence - 17 years.
- Hold a valid Class 1 or 2 Medical Certificate.
- Good knowledge of English language, mathematics and physics.
The course runs for 7 weeks. However, because it is designed to work around your schedule, it could take longer. That is not an issue at all. Take your time. The minimum length is 7 weeks.
A recommendation to take your exams from an DTO will be valid for 12 months. After this time, if you haven’t taken at least one exam you will need another recommendation to take them. To obtain this recommendation, further training may be required.
