This article focuses on Flitestar Academy courses and fee structure. It is one of the accredited aviation schools by The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority ( KCCA). The school is located on the 1st floor of Pewin House, adjacent to I&M Bank, at Wilson Airport in Nairobi.
Flitestar Academy is accredited to offer the following courses: Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License ( CPL), and Flight operation and dispatch. Below are the course requirements and fee structure.
Flitestar Academy Courses And Fees Structure
1. Private Pilot License (PPL)
Duration: 4-6 months
Cost: 10,455 USD
Minimum flight hours: 40
Requirements
- Minimum age of 17 years.
- Must speak English(Verified through KCSE certificate or equivalent).
- In possession of a Class II Medical certificate.
- In possession of a KCAA student pilot license(SPL).
- An applicant must fill out an official application at Flitestar Academy and pay a deposit for the course.
- A filled out Admission form.
- Copy of National ID or passport.
- Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Two passport-sized photos.
2. Commercial Pilot License ( CPL)
Duration: 7- 12 months
Cost: 37,500 USD
Minimum flight hours: 170
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Minimum educational qualification of mean grade C+ or equivalent with at least grade C in English and mathematics.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, write and understand the English language following the language proficiency requirements.
- In possession of at least a Class II medical certificate.
- Have a valid copy of PPL issued by KCAA.
- Filled out admission form.
- Copy of National ID or passport.
- Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Two passport-sized photos.
3. Flight operation and dispatch
Duration: 5 months
Cost: 1660 USD
Requirements
- Minimum age of 19 years.
- Minimum educational qualification of mean grade C or equivalent.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
- Have sufficient knowledge of Mathematics and Physics to facilitate a good understanding of the theoretical knowledge and instructions of the course.
- Copy of National ID or passport.
- Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Two passport-sized photos.
4. Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (ME-IR)
This course enables private pilots to fly fly in instrument meteorological conditions (such as inside clouds or days with poor visibility).
Registration Fee (if not previously registered) – Kes. 4,000
20 Hours Simulator @ 6,500 – Kes.130,000
25 flying hours @ 66,000 – Kes.1,650,000
Duration: 1- 2 months
Cost: 16,240 USD
Minimum flight hours: 25 hours
Requirements
- Minimum age of 17 years.
- Minimum educational qualification of mean grade C+ or equivalent with at least grade C+ in English, Mathematics, Physics/Chemistry and Geography.
- Fully filled out Admission form.
- Copy of National ID or passport.
- Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Two passport-sized photos.
Flitestar Academy Contacts
Location: Pewin House, next to I&M Bank, Wilson Airport, Lang’ata Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 0735 708 997
Email: info@flitestaracademy.co.ke
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