In this article, we will cover the courses offered at Ninety-Nines Flying School and their fee structure. Ninety-Nines (99) Flying School is one of the approved aviation training schools in Kenya by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. The flying school is located at Building 41 in Wilson Airport, Nairobi.
Since its establishment in 1975, Ninety-Nines Flying School has been providing high-quality training for the private, commercial, and airline sectors. The school has a dedicated fleet of 13 training aircraft and offers training for both the Private and Commercial Pilot Licenses, as well as instrument and multi-engine ratings. They have four intakes each year, in January, April, July, and October.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- A high school certificate indicating a minimum grade of C+, with at least a C+ in English and at least a C in 2 out of the following 3 subjects: Maths, Geography, or Physics. Degree or diploma qualifications are also accepted.
- A copy of a medical certificate issued by a Kenyan aviation medical examiner.
- A copy of your national ID or passport with a valid visa. Students must be at least 17 years old to begin their studies.
- A certificate of good conduct from the police in your country, issued within the last month.
- Four passport-sized photos.
- A course registration form will be provided at the school once you have submitted the above documents.
Ninety-Nines Flying School Courses and Fee Structure
1. Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
Course Duration: 6 months
| Private Pilot Licence (PPL) | Fee |
| Ground School & Training | |
| Ground School Course | USD 1,340 |
| Simulator (20 hrs) | USD 800 |
| Cessna 172 Flight Training (40 hrs @ USD 235/hr) | USD 9,400 |
| Total Training Cost | USD 11,540 |
| KCAA / Exam & Licensing | |
| PPL Exam Fee (8 subjects @ Ksh 1,500 each) | Ksh 12,000 |
| Radio Telephony Test | Ksh 2,000 |
| English Proficiency Test | Ksh 3,000 |
| PPL Flight Test Booking | Ksh 2,000 |
| PPL Flight Test Exam Fee | Ksh 12,500 |
| PPL Issue / Renewal | Ksh 2,000 |
| RT License Issue | Ksh 1,200 |
| Total KCAA Fees | Ksh 34,700 |
| Uniform & Miscellaneous | |
| Pilot Shirt | Ksh 1,750 |
| School Tie | Ksh 600 |
| Reflector Jacket | Ksh 2,500 |
| Black Trousers, Shoes & Jacket | Self Purchase |
| Medical Examiner Fee | Ksh 15,000 |
2. Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Duration: 8-12 Months
| Commercial Pilot License (CPL) | Fee |
| Ground School & Training | |
| Ground School Course | USD 2,200 |
| Simulator (20 hrs) | USD 800 |
| Cessna 172 Flight Training (135 hrs @ USD 235/hr) | USD 31,725 |
| Cessna 172 Night Rating (5 hrs @ USD 235/hr) | USD 1,175 |
| Cessna 172 Instrument Rating (20 hrs @ USD 235/hr) | USD 4,700 |
| Piper Seneca Multi-Engine Training (15 hrs @ USD 450/hr) | USD 6,750 |
| Total Training Cost | USD 47,350 |
| KCAA / Exam & Licensing | |
| CPL Exam Fee (Ksh 1,500 × 9 subjects) | Ksh 13,500 |
| Radio Telephony Test | Ksh 2,000 |
| English Proficiency Test | Ksh 3,000 |
| CPL Flight Test Booking | Ksh 2,000 |
| CPL Flight Test Exam Fee | Ksh 18,000 |
| CPL Issue / Renewal | Ksh 3,000 |
| RT License Issue | Ksh 1,200 |
| Total KCAA Fees | Ksh 42,700 |
| Uniform & Miscellaneous | |
| Pilot Shirt | Ksh 1,750 |
| School Tie | Ksh 600 |
| Reflector Jacket | Ksh 2,500 |
| Black Trousers, Shoes & Jacket | Self Purchase |
| Medical Examiner Fee | Ksh 15,000 |
3. Multi-Engine Instrument Rating(MIR)
- 20 hours of full-motion Redbird Flight Simulator
- 20 hours on Pa34 (Seneca V) Trainer
| Multi-Engine Instrument Rating(MIR) | Fee |
| Ground School & Training | |
| Ground School Course | USD 1,000 |
| Simulator (20 hrs) | USD 800 |
| Cessna 172 Instrument Training (20 hrs @ USD 235/hr) | USD 4,700 |
| Piper Seneca Multi-Engine Training (15 hrs @ USD 450/hr) | USD 6,750 |
| Total Training Cost | USD 13,250 |
| KCAA / Exam & Licensing | |
| MEIR Exam Fee (Ksh 1,500 × 7 subjects) | Ksh 10,500 |
| Radio Telephony Test | Ksh 2,000 |
| English Proficiency Test | Ksh 3,000 |
| MEIR Flight Test Booking | Ksh 2,000 |
| MEIR Flight Test Exam Fee | Ksh 18,000 |
| MEIR Issue / Renewal | Ksh 3,000 |
| RT License Issue | Ksh 1,200 |
| Total KCAA Fees | Ksh 39,700 |
| Uniform & Miscellaneous | |
| Pilot Shirt | Ksh 1,750 |
| School Tie | Ksh 600 |
| Reflector Jacket | Ksh 2,500 |
| Black Trousers, Shoes & Jacket | Self Purchase |
| Medical Examiner Fee | Ksh 15,000 |
Note:
- The minimum requirement for the issuance of a Private Pilot License (PPL) by KCAA is 40 flying hours; however, this does not guarantee that the course will be completed in 40 hours, as it depends on the individual.
- KCAA examinations are conducted every month.
- The passing mark for all examination papers is 70%.
- All accounts must remain in credit to continue flying.
- All prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Ninety-Nines (99) Flying School Contacts
Phone: +254728606479
Email: info@99flying.com
