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1Under the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) Personnel Licensing Regulations, 2026, what is the minimum age required for an applicant to be granted a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) for the aeroplane category?
A.16 years of age
B.17 years of age
C.18 years of age
D.21 years of age
Explanation: Under SSCAA PEL Regulation 66(1)(a), an applicant for a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) in any category other than glider or balloon must be at least 17 years of age. A minimum age of 16 applies specifically to gliders and free balloons under Regulation 66(1)(b).
2What class of medical certificate is required for the initial issuance and exercise of privileges of an SSCAA Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)?
A.Class 1 medical certificate
B.Class 2 medical certificate
C.Class 3 medical certificate
D.Basic driver licence medical self-declaration
Explanation: SSCAA PEL Regulation 66(1)(e) requires a valid Class 2 medical certificate for a PPL applicant. Commercial and airline transport pilot applicants require Class 1, while air traffic controller applicants require Class 3.
3Under SSCAA PEL Regulation 70, what minimum total flight time applies to a single-engine aeroplane PPL applicant outside the reduced approved-training route?
A.35 hours of flight time
B.40 hours of flight time
C.45 hours of flight time
D.50 hours of flight time
Explanation: Regulation 70(1)(a)(i) specifies at least 40 hours as a pilot of aeroplanes, or 35 hours completed during approved training. These are experience requirements, not written-examination durations.
4What are the minimum solo cross-country flight requirements prescribed for the issuance of an SSCAA Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)?
A.At least 3 hours of solo cross-country, including one flight of at least 100 NM with one full-stop landing at an alternate aerodrome
B.At least 5 hours of solo cross-country flight time, including one flight of at least 150 NM with full-stop landings at two aerodromes different from the departure aerodrome
C.At least 10 hours of solo cross-country flight time, including one triangle flight of at least 250 NM with full-stop landings at three aerodromes
D.At least 5 hours of dual cross-country flight time, with no solo cross-country requirement before licence issue
Explanation: Regulation 70(1)(a)(ii) specifies at least 10 hours solo, including 5 hours solo cross-country. It includes a cross-country flight of at least 150 NM with full-stop landings at two different aerodromes; the published text also gives 270 km alongside that distance.
5Which of the following describes the statutory privileges and compensation limitations of a Private Pilot Licence holder under SSCAA PEL Regulation 68?
A.The holder may act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo for commercial remuneration without restriction
B.The holder may not act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire, nor act as PIC for remuneration
C.The holder may fly revenue-earning scheduled passenger flights provided the aircraft maximum takeoff weight is below 5,700 kg
D.The holder may charge passengers full market commercial charter rates if operating under visual flight rules
Explanation: Under SSCAA PEL Regulation 68, a private pilot licence holder may act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aircraft of the appropriate category engaged in non-revenue operations. The holder shall not act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers or cargo for compensation or hire, nor receive remuneration for flight crew services.
6When two power-driven aeroplanes are converging at approximately the same altitude on different tracks, which must give way?
A.The aircraft that is larger or faster has the right-of-way
B.The aircraft that has the other on its right must give way
C.The aircraft that is at a lower airspeed has the right-of-way
D.The aircraft that has the other on its left must give way
Explanation: Under standard international and SSCAA rules of the air, when two aircraft are converging at approximately the same level, the aircraft that has the other on its right must give way. The give-way aircraft must avoid passing over, under, or ahead of the other unless passing well clear.
7Two aeroplanes approach one another on nearly reciprocal tracks at the same level. Collision is possible. Which heading change does the head-on rule require from each pilot?
A.The aircraft on the eastern heading must descend, while the westbound aircraft climbs
B.Each aircraft must alter its heading to the right
C.Each aircraft must alter its heading to the left
D.The faster aircraft must yield by climbing immediately
Explanation: Under rules of the air, when two aircraft are approaching head-on or approximately so, each pilot must alter their heading to the right to ensure safe lateral separation.
8What is the minimum safe altitude prescribed for VFR flight over congested areas of cities, towns, or settlements, or over an open-air assembly of persons?
A.500 feet above the ground or highest water surface
B.1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 600 meters from the aircraft
C.1,500 feet above mean sea level regardless of terrain elevation
D.2,000 feet above ground level in all directions
Explanation: Under standard civil aviation rules of the air, except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft flying over congested areas of cities, towns, or settlements, or over an open-air assembly of persons, must not fly lower than 1,000 feet (300 m) above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 600 meters from the aircraft.
9Under standard Visual Flight Rules (VFR), what are the minimum flight visibility and distance from cloud requirements in uncontrolled Class G airspace below 3,000 feet AMSL or 1,000 feet above terrain (whichever is higher)?
A.8 km flight visibility and 1,500 m horizontal from clouds
B.5 km flight visibility, clear of cloud, and in continuous visual sight of the surface
C.1.5 km flight visibility, clear of cloud, and in visual sight of the ground or water
D.3 km flight visibility and 500 feet vertical separation from all clouds
Explanation: Under standard visual meteorological conditions (VMC) criteria for Class G airspace below 3,000 ft AMSL or 1,000 ft AGL, the minimum VFR visibility is 5 km, and the pilot must maintain continuous visual contact with the surface and remain clear of clouds (or 1.5 km for low-speed aeroplanes under specific local approvals). Standard VMC in controlled airspace requires 5 km visibility, 1,500 m horizontal and 1,000 ft vertical cloud clearance.
10What altimeter subscale setting must a pilot select on the ground to read zero height at the aerodrome reference elevation?
A.QNH
B.QFE
C.Standard setting (1013.25 hPa / 29.92 inHg)
D.QNE
Explanation: QFE is the atmospheric pressure at the aerodrome elevation datum. When the altimeter subscale is set to QFE, the altimeter indicates height above the aerodrome elevation, reading zero when the aircraft is on the ground at that aerodrome.

About the SSCAA PPL Exam Exam

The SSCAA Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Examinations assess the foundational aeronautical knowledge, flight safety procedures, and navigational skills required to act as pilot-in-command of non-commercial private flights in South Sudan under the Personnel Licensing Regulations, 2026.

Exam sponsor: South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Knowledge testing and practical flight assessment under Regulations 66–70. The regulatory definition allows written or computer-based knowledge tests; practical testing includes questions and manoeuvres. A separate standalone oral examination, fixed item count and duration were not verified. Numeric pilot passing grades are referred to applicable technical guidance in Regulation 42.

Time Limit

Not published in the reviewed public sources; confirm with SSCAA

Passing Score

Not published (prescribed in applicable technical guidance material / TGM)

Exam / Certification Fees

Not published (Regulation 262 specifies fees are prescribed by the Authority)

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20% of this practice bank

Air Law and Air Traffic Services

SSCAA Civil Aviation Regulations, visual flight rules (VFR), airspace classification, altimeter setting procedures, documentation, and right-of-way rules.

25% of this practice bank

Aircraft General Knowledge and Principles of Flight

Piston engine operation, electrical and fuel systems, pitot-static and gyro flight instruments, four forces of flight, stall/spin awareness, and load factors.

13% of this practice bank

Flight Performance, Planning, and Mass & Balance

Center of gravity calculation, density altitude effects, takeoff and landing performance charts, VFR cross-country navigation logs, and fuel calculations.

18% of this practice bank

Meteorology and Altimetry

Atmospheric pressure, wind and temperature, clouds and fog, fronts and squall lines, altimeter settings (QNH/QFE), and METAR/TAF weather reports.

24% of this practice bank

Navigation, Human Performance, Radio and Operations

Pilotage and dead reckoning, magnetic compass errors, VOR/ADF/GNSS, aviation physiology/hypoxia, TEM, public health reporting, and VFR radiotelephony.

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published (prescribed in applicable technical guidance material / TGM)
  • Assessment: Knowledge testing and practical flight assessment under Regulations 66–70. The regulatory definition allows written or computer-based knowledge tests; practical testing includes questions and manoeuvres. A separate standalone oral examination, fixed item count and duration were not verified. Numeric pilot passing grades are referred to applicable technical guidance in Regulation 42.
  • Time limit: Not published in the reviewed public sources; confirm with SSCAA
  • Exam / certification fees: Not published (Regulation 262 specifies fees are prescribed by the Authority) Official sources

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SSCAA PPL Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master weight and balance calculations, center of gravity limits, and density altitude calculations using standard atmospheric lapse rates.
2Review VFR weather minima, cloud clearance requirements, and altimeter setting rules (QNH vs. QFE vs. Standard 1013.2 hPa / 29.92 inHg).
3Practice aeronautical navigation calculations: true airspeed, wind correction angles, groundspeed, and magnetic compass turning and acceleration errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age to obtain an SSCAA Private Pilot Licence?

Under SSCAA PEL Regulation 66(1), an applicant for a PPL in the aeroplane category must be at least 17 years of age (or 16 years of age for a licence in a glider or balloon).

What flight hours are required for an SSCAA aeroplane PPL?

Regulation 70 specifies 40 hours, or 35 during approved training, for the single-engine aeroplane route. It includes 10 hours solo and 5 hours solo cross-country, with a flight stated as at least 150 NM and full-stop landings at two different aerodromes. The published text pairs 150 NM with 270 km; that inconsistency is not silently converted here. Additional multi-engine requirements are separate.

What medical certificate is required for the SSCAA PPL?

Regulation 66(1)(e) requires a valid Class 2 medical certificate for a PPL applicant.

What subjects are covered in the SSCAA PPL theoretical syllabus?

Under Regulation 67, subjects include Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Flight Performance, Planning and Loading, Human Performance (including TEM and communicable disease reporting), Meteorology, Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, and Radiotelephony.