After completing at least 50 hours of theory, the student begins practical training, which consists of 45 hours in the aircraft. The first flights are for the student to familiarize themselves with the aircraft, and to gradually master basic piloting. After mastering the basic flight characteristics, the student moves on to the critical phases of flight, which include takeoffs and landings. Once the student learns to take off and land safely, the instructor may allow him to take his first solo flight. When the student completes all independent flights around the circuit, he moves on to navigation flying, where he also completes many flights with an instructor, followed by independent navigation flights. The conclusion of practical training is the easy mastery of instrument flying. After completing the entire training, only an exam with an Examiner follows. If successful, the student receives his own pilot license.