Johannesburg School of Flying Overview
Johannesburg School of Flying Overview
Johannesburg School of Flying is one of the oldest flight training academies in South Africa and the biggest in
Gauteng, situated at Rand Airport - Johannesburg. We have been training World Class pilots since 1981 from all
around the globe with over 3,500 graduates to date.
Whether you wish to fly for pleasure, or pursue a career in aviation, our dedicated full-time Flight Instructors and
Staff will provide step by step support and guidance through every step of your training. We have an excellent
safety record and are proud of our longstanding quality of training throughout the decades.
Our graduates are highly respected Captains in both the private and public aviation sector and stand as proof to
our exceptional standard of training.
Our academy is approved by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA/1033) which is ICAO compliant.
Training courses offered are: (Fixed Wing) Private Pilot License, Night rating, Commercial Pilot License, ATPL,
Instrument Rating, Instructor Rating, Multi Engine Rating, Simulator training, Ground School Lectures, Radio
License courses, English Language Proficiency Tests, Aircraft Hiring, Foreign License Validations, Conversions
and Renewals. We are open 7 days a week from 8:00 to 18:00, training is available from sunrise to late evening.
Our Fleet of 15 aircraft are in outstanding condition and consist of Cessna C152, C172, C172RG, as well as
Pipers PA28-161, PA28-181, PA28R-200 and a Multi Engine aircraft PA34-200T Seneca II , which are among
the most popular and ideal aircraft for pilot training worldwide. The fleet has been upgraded with new Garmin
radios, PMA audio panels and G5 / AV30 digital Instrumentation to provide safe, reliable and up to date training.
JSF has a multitude of diverse students from all over the globe, many of whom come from the UK, Italy, Greece,
France, Germany, Egypt, India, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Zambia, D.R. Congo, Tanzania, Mozambique,
Botswana, Mauritius, Seychelles, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, UAE, Iran, Pakistan, to mention a few and of
course South Africa.
Facilities at the academy include: a fully equipped lecture theatre, 5 flight briefing rooms, free exam preparation
available in the student study lounge, 4 flight planning stations, Exam Testing Centre with 5 exam stations, in
house Aviation medical Doctor offices, a kitchen lounge, outside recreational area, private parking and 2 hangers
for our fleet.
Upon acceptance and registration, a Pilot Starter Kit will be given, and you will be assigned a Flight Instructor to
guide you through your training. Before training can commence a medical examination will be booked for you in
order to determine if you are physically fit for flying. Pilots can wear glasses or contact lenses to correct vision.
Night Rating
This qualification has the same privileges as a PPL with the added ability to fly during night times - between
sunset and sunrise. You will learn to utilize and rely on the instruments in the aircraft without being restricted
when planning and executing a flight.
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Commercial Pilot License
A Commercial Pilot License is required when pursuing a professional career in aviation.
This qualification allows you to receive remuneration for your flying activities.
Training is done on a variable pitch & retractable gear aircraft, either on an advanced Single Engine or a Multi-
engine aircraft. A Multi-Engine Rating is recommended when doing your CPL.
An Instrument Rating is usually done with the CPL course and enables a pilot to fly by solely relying on the flight
instruments.
Requirements for Commercial Pilot License (CPL) including Instrument Rating (IF)
1. You must be 18 years of age.
2. Hold a Class 1 medical certificate.
3. Hold a valid PPL and Night Rating.
4. You will need to accumulate a minimum of 200 hrs of flying, of which:
A minimum of 100 hrs as pilot in command (PIC) is required, of which at least 50 hrs must be cross
country flight time and 5 hrs must be done at Night.
40 hrs must be instrument flight training, of which 20 hrs may be done on an approved simulator (10 hrs
already done through PPL and Night Rating courses)
5. Pass 10 theoretical examinations at CAA (pass mark 75%)
6. Complete a General Radio License course.
7. Pass a CPL Ground Evaluation and Practical Flight Test in an advanced type aircraft and Simulator with a
CAA approved Designated Flight Examiner.
The instrument rating test is usually combined with the CPL flight test.
8. Once you have achieved competency and passed all practical and theoretical requirements, your training
documentation will be checked and sent to the CAA. A fee must be paid for issuing the CPL to have your
PPL upgraded to a CPL.
Instructor Rating
Graduates that have completed their CPL will normally choose to do an Instructors Rating to gain experience and
increase their marketability as a professional pilot. This rating will allow you to work as a Grade III Flight
Instructor and build hours simultaneously. The aim of the instructor rating course is to teach the techniques and
methods used to provide competent ground and flight instruction to new ab-initio students training towards their
PPL. This involves undergoing individual skills testing, evaluation, and preparation.
You may fly and train daily 7 days a week should you wish to complete courses faster.
The above courses can be done on a part-time basis; however we recommend not less than 2 lessons per week.
Experience has shown that students who fly frequently will finish their courses faster, avoid unnecessary
retraining on previous lessons and finish closer to the course estimate cost.
PPL Ground School Lectures take place during weekends for your convenience. These lectures are highly
recommended since they enable students to get the best out of their training and advance at an accelerated rate.
In addition, it is essential to apply the theory taught in these lectures with their practical flight training.
Once students complete their PPL and NR they are given access to our online CPL Computer Based Training
platform for all 10 subjects which includes: quizzes after each chapter, mock exams with a large database of
questions and 10 online Ground School sessions. This is an all-in-one self-study solution with interactive
animations and videos to improve learning and understanding concepts through visualisation.
There is no need to spend more money on other online exam question databases, our CBT has you covered.
PPL and CPL Ground School is required for full-time students.
Theoretical Exams
As soon as you are issued a Student Pilot License you can start writing your PPL exams at our Exam Testing
Centre. These are in multiple choice format with a pass mark of 75%.
Free exam preparation can be done in our Study Lounge facility which is accessible to all students 7 days a
week.
CPL and ATPL exams are written at the SACAA exam centre in Midrand.
PPL 8 subjects are: Aircraft General, Principles of Flight, Meteorology, Flight Performance & Planning,
Navigation, Human Performance, Air law and Restricted Radiotelephony exam.
CPL 10 subjects are: Meteorology, Flight Performance & Planning, Navigation, Radio Aids & Communication,
Instruments & Electronics, Aircraft Technical & General, Human Performance & Limitations, Air law, General
Radiotelephony exam and Instrument Rating exam.
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Why train at Rand Airport
Rand airport is in close proximity to the General Flying Area and other major airports giving the student more
flying time per lesson and as a result training being done more efficiently. It has four different runway directions
to accommodate any wind conditions and access to navigational facilities. It is a manned airport with air traffic
control in a controlled airspace, allowing for radio and other procedures being practiced properly. In addition, it is
less congested with no time delays unlike other busy airports. Great weather conditions all year round in a
friendly atmosphere and clear spectator viewing for family and friends from the Airport restaurant cafe.
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has forecast a need for 466,650 more commercial pilots by the year 2029 – an
average of 23,300 new pilots a year. Within the next 10 years there will be the longest and largest pilot hiring
boom in the history of the Aviation Industry.
Other options of employment may be charter flying, contract flying, corporate and cargo flying, agricultural flying,
survey flying, film and photography flying and Instructor flying.
Graduates that have just completed their CPL will normally choose to do an Instructors Rating. This rating will
allow you to work as a flight Instructor and build hours simultaneously. Airline companies usually require pilots
with no less than 1000 hours of flying time and Charter companies with no less than 500 hours.
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Accommodation
Secure, fully furnished, self-catering accommodation, own room, with cleaning and laundry services is provided
in the Lambton / Germiston area which is within walking distance from Rand Airport and the academy.
The accommodation provided by the school is subject to availability on a first come first serve basis.
Should JSF accommodation not be available there are alternative accommodation near and around Rand Airport
which can be arranged and booked by the student.
JSF will assist students in finding the best accommodation possible to suit their every need. For pictures of our
accommodation please refer to our website.
Accommodation prices range between R 4,000 and R 5,700 per month, depending which house has availability.
International Candidates:
1. Complete and sign the attached Enrolment Form and email it to us with a copy of your Passport. Clearly
mark the courses you wish to do.
2. Once enrolment is accepted, pay an enrolment fee deposit of R 30,000 (Banking details are provided on
the Enrolment Form).
This deposit will be refunded after completion of the student’s training, subject to the school’s rules and
conditions.
All International students are required to have sufficient funds in their student account for training to run in
accordance with the full-time training programme and to ensure that they complete their courses within the
timeframe their study visas have been granted for.
3. Once payment is received, we will provide you with all the necessary documentation for your Student Visa
Application. Initial visa applications can be done at the South African Embassy in your Country.
Study Visas take 30 to 60 days to be processed by the Embassy. Should your visa application not be
granted for whatever reason, we will refund your deposit back to you after bank transfer charges.
4. Once your Study Visa is issued you may start making the appropriate arrangements to come to South
Africa, i.e. your travel tickets, transportation, accommodation, etc.
5. Upon your arrival in South Africa, we will provide any assistance necessary.
Please find below the current course estimates and an Enrolment form should you wish to join us.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone or email.
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Course Estimate for
PPL, NR, CPL (ME - IF), IR, ATPL frozen
Course Duration
Full time students that fly a minimum of 4 lessons per week will take:
3 - 4 months to complete their PPL & NR
12-14 months to complete their CPL
15-18 months from zero to CPL
3 – 4 months to complete their Instructor Rating
3 – 4 months to do ATPL theoretical course and exam subjects
You may fly and train daily 7 days a week should you wish to complete courses faster.
The above courses can be done on a part-time basis; however we recommend not less than 2 lessons per week.
Experience has shown that students who fly frequently will finish their courses faster, avoid unnecessary
retraining on previous lessons and finish closer to the course estimate cost.
Important Notices
Please note that the above course estimates are based on the minimum requirements as stipulated in the Civil
Aviation Regulations. Depending on the student’s skill, additional instruction and testing may be required in order
to achieve a safe level of competency.
All prices include VAT and are subject to change without notice, mainly due to price fluctuations in fuel, aircraft
parts and maintenance costs.
Weather, aircraft availability, student performance and other unforeseen factors may cause delays to the
completion of the courses. Aircraft type may change due to student’s weight restrictions or aircraft availability.
The course syllabus and requirements may change according to SACAA regulations.
Monthly instalments of R 35,000 are recommended for training to progress uninterrupted as per the full-time
training program.
School rules and conditions apply.
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AIRCRAFT RATES
as of 4th February 2020
CESSNA
1 MOX R 2,000 R 1,800
C152 Sparrow Hawk
CESSNA
2 MOC R 2,200 R 2,000
C172 N
CESSNA
3 KCZ R 2,200 R 2,000
C172 N
CESSNA
4 SHR R 2,200 R 2,000
C172 P
CESSNA
5 NBN R 2,200 R 2,000
C172 P
CESSNA
6 STX R 2,200 R 2,000
C172 P
CESSNA
7 KSF R 2,200 R 2,000
C172 P
CESSNA
8 SVH R 2,200 R 2,000
C172 P
CESSNA
9 TFU R 2,200 R 2,000
C172 P
PIPER
10 KBW R 2,200 R 2,000
PA28-161
PIPER
11 STA R 2,200 R 2,000
PA28-161
PIPER
12 JZS R 2,300 R 2,100
PA28-181
CESSNA R 2,700
13 KUJ R 2,900
C172 RG Test Rate
PIPER R 2,900
14 ICY R 3,100
PA28R-200 Test Rate
PIPER R 4,500
15 NBI R 4,800
PA34-200T Test Rate
SIMULATOR
Single engine R 900
FNPT II
SIMULATOR
Multi engine R 990
FNPT II
Landing fees: Landing, Approach and Parking fees at Rand Airport are FREE. ATNS and other airport
fees away from base shall be charged accordingly.
Checkrides: A Checkride is required for pilots who haven’t flown within the previous 4 weeks.
GPS devices: are available for FREE to any Hire & Fly or Student Pilot utilizing our aircraft.
Headsets: are available for FREE to any Hire & Fly Pilot and passengers.
Passengers: 3 take-offs & landings are needed within 90 days before any Hire & Fly Pilot can carry
any passengers. Passenger fees are charged accordingly.
Excess Insurance: to the value of R 20,000 is required for all single engine aircraft and R 40,000 for the
multi-engine aircraft.
Special restrictions: A Safety pilot is required for Hire & Fly use of the PA28R-200 and PA34-200T.
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ENROLMENT FORM
Surname: ____________________________________________
Are you fluent in English? ____________ Height (meters) ____________ Weight (kg)_____________
International and Bursary sponsored students are required to follow the full-time training programme.
Please email us this form completed & signed with a copy of your ID / Passport.
Once enrolment is reviewed and accepted, we will notify you to make payment of the required enrolment instalment / deposit.
________________________ ________________________
Student Sponsor
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