GENERAL AVIATION

Start with a recreational licence and buzz around your local airspace
or go all the way to a career in aviation...
Recreational Pilot Licence
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Affordable
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For the social pilot
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Can carry a passenger
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Solo Plane Hire or own plane
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Fly within 25nm (46km) of base
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Daytime only (Visual Flight Rules)
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Must be over 16yrs old
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Need driver's or Class 2 medical
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Max take off weight 1500kgs
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Endorsements Available
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Theory exam & flight test needed
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Min 25 hours to completion
(20 hrs dual with 5 hours solo)
Private Pilot Licence
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More intensive training
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Can carry multiple passengers
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Solo Plane Hire or own plane
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Fly in uncontrolled & controlled airspace anywhere in Australia
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Daytime (but can upgrade to Night or Instrument Ratings)
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Must be over 17yrs old
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Need a Class 2 medical
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Max take off weight 5700kgs
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Endorsements & Ratings Available
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Theory exam & flight test needed
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Min 40 hours to completion
(10 hours solo) - RPL hours count
Commercial Pilot Licence
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Extensive training
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Can charge to carry passengers
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Charter or career flying
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Fly in uncontrolled & controlled airspace anywhere in Australia
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Daytime ( but can upgrade to Night or Instrument Ratings)
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Must be over 18yrs old
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Need a Class 1 Medical
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Endorsements & Ratings Available
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7 Theory exams & flight test
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Min 200 hours to completion
(100 hours pilot in command
including 10 hours instrument)
For CASA's full explanation of each license, follow the 'Links' tab