Professional flight training at Newcastle Aerodrome. Your journey to the skies starts here.
In Newcastle Aerodrome, County Wicklow
Dreaming of becoming a pilot? Your journey starts here at Newcastle Aerodrome, one of Ireland’s most scenic and well-equipped training locations. At Pilot Path, we provide structured and supportive training designed to help you earn your Private Pilot Licence (PPL)—the first step toward flying for fun or launching a career in aviation.
With professional instruction, modern aircraft, and a tailored training program, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to take to the skies. Whether you’re flying for the thrill of it or planning to progress to commercial training, our PPL course in Ireland will set you on the right path.
From day 1, get access to a DEM (designated engagement manager) who will support your journey from your trial lesson all the way to commercial training.
Post training interview workshops and CV prep ensuring you land your dream airline job
Stay ahead with the latest industry news, regulatory changes, and advancements in aviation technology
Staff at Pilot Path understand your unique needs and create a customized plan to ensure your success in the aviation industry.
Connect with leading aviation companies and training institutions, opening doors to valuable networking opportunities and potential employers.
Pilot Path is the first and only place to offer financing for pilot training to UK & Irish residents on all packages across Europe and the USA.
Making the decision to begin your flight training journey, while an exciting one, is also a big step and we want to make sure our future students are not only comfortable in a training aircraft but also that they have the knowledge to make an informed decision before enrolling. That’s why our introduction to flight package has proven to be the very best way to make that decision.
Our introduction to flight package which includes a check flight assessment is absolutely perfect for individuals that are totally new to aviation and was developed in place of classroom-based aptitude tests generally seen as the normal way of accessing your abilities in other flight training schools. This assessment is carried out by one of our flight training school partners on behalf of Pilot Path. At Pilot Path, we want you to have first-hand experience defying gravity before deciding if a career in the skies is for you. You will complete a flight brief and debrief with flight school instructors encompassing all safety and operational procedures information before and after your flight. This package will help you find out the ins and outs of how the aircraft works and is maintained while fully contributing to your decision to take the next step in your flying career.
As part of your introduction to flight package, your engagement manager will schedule a full one to one follow up on all aspects of modular commercial flight training, details on our partner locations, pricing options and how we can get you enrolled successfully & begin to guide you along the way.
I never thought pilot training was a realistic option until I was introduced to the Pilot Path team. They made the whole process so simple and easy to understand. Within a year I completed the first stage of commercial flight training and gained my private pilot licence all while working a full-time, self employed schedule and juggling family life. Highly recommend!
I always knew I wanted to become a pilot but never knew where to start. The guys at Pilot Path have shown me a route from start to finish and since joining last year I now have my PPL and am working towards a commercial licence.
I can’t recommend Pilot Path enough to anyone who is considering starting flying training! I was always eager to start my flight training, but as a student at SETU Carlow I was put off by the high prices associated. Pilot Path made everything easy to understand from day one and provided real clarity. Making monthly payments helped me realise that not only was this now accessible, but it really helped keep me on track with my training and ultimately led to me getting my license!
Located in Co. Wicklow, a short distance from Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, students will complete all flight training here for their initial licences. Newcastle Aerodrome specialise in training for fixed wing microlight and group A aircraft. With dedicated instructors and staff, the team at Newcastle will help you achieve your ambition of becoming a pilot by providing you with the highest quality training and support as you embark on your flight training journey.
You can gain your private pilot licence in as little as 9-months or as many as 24-months depending on weather and work, family, financial, and personal commitments. Our team will get an idea of your preferred completion timeframe and aim to guide you to your licence within that period.
You need to be at least 16 to begin training towards your private pilot licence and 17 to be issued your licence. But there’s no upper age limit to train with us as long as you can hold an unrestricted IAA Class 2 Medical.
Absolutely not. We accept students that are both commercially & recreationally focused. A private pilot licence is a licence for life no matter what. You can gain your PPL with Pilot Path as a hobby if you wish and you can always make your mind up down the road on whether to pursue commercial training or not.
There are 9 theoretical PPL examinations that need to be completed within your training. You can study for these exams remotely through our groundschool option and the exams will be completed in the IAA headquarters in Dublin City Centre. Our team will support you fully with all aspects of groundschool training.
If only it were that easy! You must gain your PPL and complete all 100 hours pilot in command (PIC) and ATPL examinations before advancing to commercial flight training.
There are some things you will need to pay for outside of your package with Pilot Path that we cannot charge for. Your class 2 medical with your chosen AME, PPL study material such as books, your skills test, and skills test aircraft hire. Our team will support you fully with all of the above!
All landing fees, touch and go, fuel surcharges, and related fees are included in your PPL package price!
Should you require more hours, they will be charged on an hourly basis. Through structured training plans, we can foresee if you are due to go over your hours allowance and will give you as much notice as possible, should you need additional hours in order to avoid any lump some payments!
Within the Irish PPL, our students will operate the Viper SD4 aircraft which is equipped with ballistic parachute, glass cockpit and trimtab.
Our fast-track PPL option currently is based out of the US, however, for students completing their PPL in Ireland, once finished the 9 theoretical exams, students will have the option to fast-track their remaining PPL flight hours in our Spanish based partner school.
Whether you’re just starting out or already have some flying experience, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Taylor’s Ln, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 YPP9