Course Details

The Private Pilot Licence

New students may commence flying training at any time. Reservations for lessons can be made to suit the student's budget, both in terms of time available and money. No advance payment is required; students pay at the completion of each lesson. Payment is based on aircraft engine running time, there being no charge for pre and post flight briefing.
Before each lesson, a full pre-flight briefing is given, covering all the theoretical aspects of the exercise to be undertaken. This will ensure that the student fully understands what is to be covered and can better appreciate what the instructor is demonstrating in the air.

Training for the Private Pilot Licence comprises basically four parts or phases:

Phase 1: First Solo

During this phase you will cover all the aspects of flight necessary for you to undertake your first solo flight. The number of hours this requires is not fixed and will depend upon your progress. The average flight time to complete this is approximately 15 hours. A theory requirement must be met prior to the completion of this stage.

Phase 2: Training Area Solo

The exercise covered in this phase will prepare you for and allow you to undertake more solo flying, including flights to the training area. A theory requirement must be met prior to the completion of this phase.

Phase 3: General Flying Progress Test

At the satisfactory completion of the exercises that have taught you to fly the aeroplane, but not navigate it cross country, you may undertake a flight test, of approximately just over 1 hours duration, which will entitle you to carry passengers in the training area. This test is not mandatory, but is recommended so as to give you a guide to your progress. It enables you to have the pleasure of taking passengers with you, and gives you experience at undertaking a flight test. A theory requirement must be met prior to the completion of the test.

Phase 4: Navigation Training

This phase is allocated solely to navigation training, both dual and solo. Here you will be taught the basics of pilot navigation, map reading, cross country flying techniques and the use of radio navigation aids.
On completion of this phase you will be eligible to undertake the Private Pilot Licence Flight Test. The successful completion of this test results in the issue of your licence. A theory requirement must be met prior to the completion of the test.
The Private Pilot Licence enables you to fly as pilot-in-command, by day and clear of cloud, almost anywhere in Australia and in many parts of the world. You may not charge for your services as a pilot, but you may cost share with your passengers to cover the cost of the aircraft hire.