Flying School

2009 Commercial Pilot Course Intake

Applications are now being taken for the 2009 Commercial Pilot Licence Course.

Start January 2009

Term 1:

Student Pilot Licence
Term 2:

Private Pilot Licence
Night Rating
Constant Speed Endorsement
Term 3:

Commercial Pilot Licence
Download a form to register your intrest.

PILOTS LICENCES THAT WE OFFER

Air Warrnambool offers the following licences for people wanting to learn how to fly:

RAA	CASA
Pilot Certificate Restricted	Student Pilot Licence (SPL)
Cross Country	GFPT (General Flying Progress Test)
	Private Pilots Licence OCTA (Outside Controlled Airspace)
	Private Pilots Licence CTA (Controlled Airspace
	NVFR (Night Visual Flight Rules)
	Commercial Pilots Licence (Single engine)

                               

THE RECREATIONAL PILOT’S LICENCE

What is a Recreational Aircraft?
A recreational aircraft is a fixed wing powered aeroplane that weighs no more than 600kg, fully loaded for take off including the pilot, fuel and passenger (if permitted).

Where can I fly?
Generally, anywhere outside controlled airspace between 500 and 5,000 feet. Under special conditions it is possible to go to 10,000 feet, to enter controlled airspace and use controlled airports. There are, of course, certain rules regarding public safety and nuisance that must be observed.

What other rules are there?
Since RAA aircraft share the sky with other aircraft, you must conform to all the normal rules of the air. These will be taught to you when you train for your Recreational Pilot Certificate. You may undergo further flight training to allow you to fly “conventional” aircraft (CASA controlled) but you will need to pass a more stringent medical standard. top

PILOT CERTIFICATE - RESTRICTED

Everyone learning how to fly begin as Student Pilots after passing a flight test for the issue of the Pilot Certificate you will know the basics of flying and be allowed to fly solo in the Air Warrnambool Training Area.

LESSONS INVOLVED

Recommended Sequences and Hours for the Issue of the RAA Pilot Certificate - restricted

APPROXIMATE COST INVOLVED

OPTIONAL EXTRA

On gaining the “Pilot Certificate – Restricted” you can now fly the aircraft in the Air Warrnambool Training Area on your own – solo. This area extends from Yambuck in the West to Peterborough in the East and Mortlake in the North.  Once you have completed the “Pilot Certificate – Restricted” you can then conduct training to achieve your “Pilot Certificate – Unrestricted” this then allows you to fly cross-country from place to place. It is recommended that you do spend a bit of time and gain some experience on your own before attempting the Cross-Country endorsement. top

PILOT CERTIFICATE - UNRESTRICTED

CROSS COUNTRY ENDORSEMENT

This endorsement allows the holder to fly an RAA aircraft across Australia excluding controlled airspace and controlled airports.

Recommended Sequences and Hours for the Issue of the RAA Pilot Certificate - unrestricted
LESSONS INVOLVED

APPROXIMATE COST INVOLVED

On completion of the Cross-Country Endorsement you will automatically be approved for the Passenger Carrying Endorsement. This now allows you to take your family and friends flying. top

 

 

WHAT TO DO AFTER THE RAA PILOT CERTIFICATE

Many people who have achieved their Pilot Certificate are quite happy flying around in that class of aircraft. Those who do this just hire the aircraft without the Instructor and fly locally or even plan their first big trip into Australia.

Some people want to fly bigger and faster aircraft which can be a simple step up to the CASA Licence.

Approximate cost involved to convert from the RAA Pilot Certificate to the CASA Student Pilots Licence

 

If a Pilot with the RAA Pilot Certificate wishes to obtain the full CASA Private Pilots Licence the approximate cost will be the conversion cost above plus the training outlined in the CASA Private Pilots Licence listed in this information packet.

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CASA PILOT’S LICENCES

The CASA Pilot licence allows the holder to fly General Aviation aircraft, typically these aircraft have a Maximum Take-off Weight greater than 600kg and cover a wide range of aircraft from the single engine machines to jet powered aircraft.

The CASA Licence system is split into three main licences, they are as follows:

                                             

THE STUDENT PILOT LICENCE

All pilots learning how to fly begin as student pilots. The first licence they aim for is called the GFPT or General Flying Progress Test as it is known. The GFPT allows a student pilot to fly within the training area of the airport and carry passenger’s.  It is not a licence to fly from point A to B and so on.

 

LESSONS INVOLVED

Recommended Sequences and Hours for the Issue of the GFPT

APPROXIMATE COST INVOLVED

OPTIONAL EXTRA

On gaining the “Student Pilot Licence – GFPT” you can now fly the aircraft in the Air Warrnambool Training Area on your own or with passengers. This area extends from Yambuck in the West to Peterborough in the East and Mortlake in the North.

Once you have completed the “Student Pilots Licence – GFPT” you can then conduct training to achieve your “Private Pilots Licence” this then allows you to fly cross-country from place to place. It is recommended that you do spend a bit of time and gain some experience on your own before attempting the Private Pilots Licence. top

PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE

After completing the GFPT part of the Student licence the next step is to gain yourself a Private Pilots Licence. The Private Pilots Licence can be done in two parts or in one full course. Part one is to gain a Private Licence that allows you to fly cross country excluding controlled airspace or controlled airports. Part two allows you to complete training to enable you to fly unrestricted in both controlled and non-controlled airspace and airports.

PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE – OUTSIDE CONTROLLED AIRSPACE

Recommended Sequences and Hours for the Issue of the Private Pilots Licence – OCTA (Outside Controlled Airspace)

LESSONS INVOLVED

APPROXIMATE COST INVOLVED

 

PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE – ALL AIRSPACEtop

To fly anywhere in Australia you need to complete the Private Pilot – All Airspace. If you are completing the Private Pilot – All Airspace after the GFPT you will be required to complete all sequences. If attempting the licence after completing the outside controlled airspace licence you will start from Navigation Exercise 5.

 

Recommended Sequences and Hours for the Issue of the
Private Pilots Licence – All Airspace

LESSONS INVOLVED

 

APPROXIMATE COST INVOLVED

*Not required if previously holding a Private Pilot Licence – Outside Controlled Airspace

WHAT TO DO AFTER THE CASA PRIVATE PILOTS LICENCE

One of the most common things people do after they gain the Private Pilots Licence is to set off on their first big trip, usually to outback Australia or the Birdsville Races. Some pilots choose to upgrade their licences. Following are some options in upgrading your licence.top
                       
NIGHT VISUAL FLIGHT RULES (NVFR) ENDORSEMENT

The NVFR Endorsement allows the holder to extend their licence to fly at night.

Recommended Sequences and Hours for the Issue of the NVFR

LESSONS INVOLVED

APPROXIMATE COST INVOLVED

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CONSTANT SPEED UNIT (CSU) ENDORSEMENT

This endorsement allows the holder to upgrade to larger, faster and more complicated aircraft with in-flight adjustable propeller pitch.

Recommended Sequences and Hours for the CSU Endorsement

LESSONS INVOLVED

APPROXIMATE COST INVOLVED

RETRACTABLE UNDERCARIAGE ENDORSEMENT

This endorsement allows the holder to fly aircraft with retractable wheels this endorsement can be done in conjunction with the CSU endorsement.

TAIL WHEEL ENDORSEMENT

This endorsement allows the holder to fly aircraft fitted with a tail wheel like the classic Tiger Moth.

COMMERCIAL PILOTS LICENCE

For those who are looking for a career in aviation then the Commercial Licence is the first step to giving yourself the qualifications in obtaining work in the industry.

INDUSTRY JOBS        

Once you have achieved your Commercial Pilots Licence it opens the door to many possibilities in the aviation industry.

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