Ninety-Nines (99) Flying School is one of Kenya’s KCAA-approved aviation training institutions, located at Building 41, Wilson Airport, Nairobi. Established in 1975, the school offers professional pilot training for the private, commercial, and airline sectors, supported by a fleet of 13 training aircraft. Intakes are in January, April, July, and October.

Minimum Entry Requirements

High school certificate with C+ mean grade, including C+ in English and C in Maths, Geography, or Physics (any two).
Degree or diploma holders are also eligible.
Valid aviation medical certificate (Kenyan aviation medical examiner).
Copy of National ID or Passport with a valid visa.
Minimum age: 17 years.
Certificate of good conduct issued within the last month.
Four passport photos.
Course registration form provided at the school after document submission.

1. Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

Duration: 6 Months

PPL Training Fees

A. Ground School & Flight Training (USD)

Item	Cost (USD)
Ground School Course	1,340
Simulator – 20 hrs	800
Cessna 172 Flight Training – 40 hrs @ USD 235/hr	9,400
Total Training Cost	11,540

B. KCAA Exam & Licensing Fees (KES)

Item	Cost (Ksh)
PPL Exam Fee (8 subjects × 1,500)	12,000
Radio Telephony Test	2,000
English Proficiency Test	3,000
PPL Flight Test Booking	2,000
PPL Flight Test Exam Fee	12,500
PPL Issue / Renewal	2,000
RT License Issue	1,200
Total KCAA Fees	34,700

C. Uniform & Miscellaneous (KES)

Item	Cost (Ksh)
Pilot Shirt	1,750
School Tie	600
Reflector Jacket	2,500
Black Trousers, Shoes & Jacket	Self Purchase
Medical Examiner Fee	15,000

2. Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Duration: 8–12 Months

CPL Training Fees

A. Ground School & Flight Training (USD)

Item	Cost (USD)
Ground School Course	2,200
Simulator – 20 hrs	800
Cessna 172 Flight Training – 135 hrs @ 235/hr	31,725
Cessna 172 Night Rating – 5 hrs @ 235/hr	1,175
Cessna 172 Instrument Rating – 20 hrs @ 235/hr	4,700
Piper Seneca Multi-Engine Training – 15 hrs @ 450/hr	6,750
Total Training Cost	47,350

B. KCAA Exam & Licensing Fees (KES)

Item	Cost (Ksh)
CPL Exam Fee (9 subjects × 1,500)	13,500
Radio Telephony Test	2,000
English Proficiency Test	3,000
CPL Flight Test Booking	2,000
CPL Flight Test Exam Fee	18,000
CPL Issue / Renewal	3,000
RT License Issue	1,200
Total KCAA Fees	42,700

C. Uniform & Miscellaneous (KES)

Item	Cost (Ksh)
Pilot Shirt	1,750
School Tie	600
Reflector Jacket	2,500
Black Trousers, Shoes & Jacket	Self Purchase
Medical Examiner Fee	15,000

3. Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR)

Training Includes

20 hours full-motion Redbird Flight Simulator
20 hours on Pa34 Seneca V Trainer

MEIR Training Fees

A. Ground School & Training (USD)

Item	Cost (USD)
Ground School Course	1,000
Simulator – 20 hrs	800
Cessna 172 Instrument Training – 20 hrs @ 235/hr	4,700
Piper Seneca Multi-Engine Training – 15 hrs @ 450/hr	6,750
Total Training Cost	13,250

B. KCAA Exam & Licensing Fees (KES)

Item	Cost (Ksh)
MEIR Exam Fee (7 subjects × 1,500)	10,500
Radio Telephony Test	2,000
English Proficiency Test	3,000
MEIR Flight Test Booking	2,000
MEIR Flight Test Exam Fee	18,000
MEIR Issue / Renewal	3,000
RT License Issue	1,200
Total KCAA Fees	39,700

C. Uniform & Miscellaneous (KES)

Item	Cost (Ksh)
Pilot Shirt	1,750
School Tie	600
Reflector Jacket	2,500
Black Trousers, Shoes & Jacket	Self Purchase
Medical Examiner Fee	15,000

Important Notes

Minimum KCAA requirement for PPL is 40 flying hours, but actual hours depend on student progress.
KCAA exams are held monthly.
Passing mark for all exams: 70%.
Training accounts must remain in credit to continue flying.
All fees are subject to change without notice.