Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

This course allows you to learn to fly and gives you the freedom to fly anywhere within Australian airspace for recreational flying purposes.

WHAT IS A PRIVATE PILOT’S LICENCE?

The fundamental difference between a Recreational Pilot and a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is the freedom to travel further without supervision, ability to qualify for night flights, and the size of aircraft you can qualify in. Your PPL will permit you to fly through controlled airspaces, participate in flights as pilot-in-command, or co-pilot during private flights.

OUR PRIVATE PILOT TRAINING COURSE

Our RPL course meets all CASA regulations and syllabus content, and is structured around same day integrated theoretical and practical flight training. You will complete our private pilot training with competency in basic and intermediate handling, navigation and instrument flying.

WHAT’S INVOLVED?

FLYING TRAINING

The PPL Course includes a total of 53 hours flight training in a Cessna 172:

  • 42 hours of dual flight training;

  • 10 hours solo flying and;

  • 1 hour of simulator flying

The course requirements include a minimum of 38 hours under dual control, and 10 hours of solo flying however we quote additional hours for potential retraining given the course is competency based.

THEORETICAL TRAINING

Theory is integrated alongside our flight training and students are also required to complete ground school . We believe pilots are best educated with all theoretical lessons supported with same day flying application.

To complete the course, you will be required to sit and pass all relevant theory examinations.

Course Duration:

Minimum 12 weeks for full time or part-time when convenient

Entry Requirements:

  • Class 2 Aviation Medical or higher

  • Of an age to be 17 years old by completion of the course

  • Be able to communicate effectively in English

Outcomes:

  • Fly Solo or a Pilot in command of a single engine aircraft less than 1500kg

  • Fly anywhere in Australia including airports and controlled airspace

  • No limit to passenger carrying

Course Fees:

  • Pay as you go funding

Flying:

  • 53 hours flight training in a Cessna 172

  • Minimum 42 hours dual flight training in Cessna 172

  • Minimum 10 hours Solo flying in Cessna 172

  • 1 hour Simulator Flying

Student Accommodation:

  • Individual Short Stay accommodation for Students travelling