
Air Gold Coast’s flight training syllabus more accurately reflects the required hours to achieve a sound standard. The above summary exceeds the minimum hours required by CASA. Note: As flying is competency based, the hours required depend upon the student’s ability, commitment and flying conditions on the day. 24.5 hours of Long, pre and post-flight Briefings.35 hours of Long, pre and post-flight Briefings.Please note that VET Student Loans (VSL) is not available for this course. Self-funded domestic students may pay as each lesson is completed. They are charged at the CPL course aircraft/ instructor hourly rate. Second and subsequent attempts for exams and flight tests, remedial ground and flight training are an additional student expense . Please contact us for full details, terms and conditionsįees are to be paid at the completion of each lesson. Eligible for an Aviation Reference Number (ARN)Įstimated Tuition Fee*: RPLA only: AU$18,000 (approx) / PPLA total cost including RPLA phase: AU$34,500 approx).Eligible for an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).Eligible for a Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate.Minimum of 15 years of age (for first solo flight).Phase II: Basic Navigation (PPL) (8 weeks) Phase I: Recreational Pilot Licence (10 weeks) Training Aircraft: Cessna 152, Cessna 172 Conditions apply.)Ĭourse Intakes: Course start dates are flexible, start anytrime! Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane (PPLA)Ĭourse Duration: 18 weeks full time for packaged RPLA+PPLA (Part Time also available. Recreational Pilot Licence – Aeroplane (RPLA) This is your ticket to a new freedom where you can enjoy the privileges of your Private Pilot Licence.Īll course outcomes are official Australian Government recognised qualifications registered with and regulated by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Once the theory is completed, flight competencies are achieved and pass the flight test you will be awarded the Private Pilots Licence. The second part of your Private Pilot Licence training covers navigation and cross country flights in the Cessna 172. With the successful completion of this flight test you are able to take passengers for a flight around the local area. Following this milestone, additional flights in the circuit area and training area are conducted in preparation for the Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) flight test. The first part of the training is in a Cessna 152 or 172 and covers flights in the training area, then the circuit area in preparation for the First Solo Flight. Training then follows the syllabus approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The course starts by applying for a Aviation Reference Number, Class 2 Aviation Medical and an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
