ROCKHAMPTON AERO CLUB 

PO BOX, WANDAL, ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
CANOONA ROAD, ROCKHAMPTON AIRPORT QLD 4700
PHONE 07-4922 4596 - FAX 07-4922 7370		 admin@rockhamptonaeroclub.org.au

Whether you fly for fun, business or a career the Aero Club is the place to be.

We can provide training for :-
 

General Flying Progress Test (GFPT) Fly for Fun
Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Fly for More Fun
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Fly for a Career
Night Flying (NVFR) Fly for Excitement
Formation Flying Fly for Thrills

The following information is available as a downloadable pdf document.

Click here to download the 1MB file

The handout is also available from the Aero Club.

1. EDUCATIONAL STANDARD

No formal educational standard is necessary to obtain an Australian Pilots Licence.

2. TRIAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT

If you are undecided about learning to fly and would like to "test the water first", we suggest you take a Trial Instructional Flight (TIF). This trial flight is an abridged first lesson and only costs $55.00.  For about 20-30 minutes you experience the thrill of flying an aircraft and if like most people be completely convinced you want to continue training.  In which case, the introductory flight will count towards your private pilot licence training.  The TIF puts you under no obligation to continue with further training.

3. AVIATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION and STUDENT PILOT LICENCE

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will allow you to continue flying for some time before requiring you to take out a student pilot licence.  A straight forward medical examination is needed and can be conducted by an approved Designated Aviation Medical Examiner who may carry out aviation medical examinations.

In Rockhampton one of our Club members is a CASA approved D.A.M.E. and will be happy to help you with your Aviation Medical. He will also assist you with any questions you may have about pre-existing medical conditions or other aspects of Aviation Medicine.

Dr. Michael Keating, City Heart Medical Centre, 105 East Street, Rockhampton, Qld 4700  Phone 4922 4126 Fax 4922 7536 

Email mkeating@cityheart.cqdoc.com

The Student Pilot Licence is issue by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and is required before being able to fly solo.

4. REFERENCE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Everything that you need can be supplied by the Aero Club.  All study books, maps and other requirements are readily available.  The school recommends the Trevor Thom series Pilot Training Manuals.

5. TAILORING YOUR FLYING TRAINING

We fit in to suit your budget.  We cater for all students from full time to those who can only afford to fly every second or third week.  We are open seven days and will tailor a programme of training to suit your needs and budget.

6. FLYING TRAINING TO FIRST SOLO

Flying training will commence in the basic skills of flying. Initially you will learn to fly in our Cessna 150 VH-RZN. You will learn to take-off and land the aircraft safely in preparation for your first solo..

7. THEORY FOR PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE

There are four basic exams which must be completed.  These are straight forward multiple choice tests and are not difficult.  They are the Pre Solo Exam, Pre Area Solo Exam, Basic Aeronautical Knowledge and the Private Pilot Licence Exam. The Club is now set up to do all "cyber exams" on their dedicated computer. All CASA exams are conducted on-line. There is no additional charge for members of the Aero Club.

8. FLYING TRAINING TO GENERAL FLYING PROGRESS TEST (GFPT)

Flying training will continue with exercises away from the field preparing you for the GFPT.  Once you have passed this stage you are permitted to take passengers with you either in the circuit area or to either of the training areas near Rockhampton.

9. FLYING TRAINING FOR THE PRIVATE PILOTS LICENCE (PPL).

Navigation flying training will normally be undertaken flying the Cessna 172 however some training must be completed in a Cessna 182.  It will give you your cross country experience to complete your training and prepare you for your PPL test.  You will see a lot of Central Queensland and land at a variety of airfields.

10. PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE TEST (PPL)

At the Rockhampton Aero Club we have our own approved Flight Test Examiner, so when you are ready to demonstrate that you are a competent pilot it will be with one of our friendly ATO,s.

Once you have obtained your PPL, you may wish to expand your capabilities.  We can offer training for a Night Rating and endorsements for a Constant Speed Unit and Retractable Undercarriage and Formation Flying.  We can also train you for a Commercial Pilot Licence if you wish to make flying a career.

11. FLYING TRAINING COST SUMMARY

The following costs reflect the minimum hours required by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
We find however, that most students do require a few more hours of flying to reach the standard required for the flight test. Due to constantly changing fuel prices and landing fees, the Rockhampton Aero Club reserves the right the change these prices without notice.

COST SUMMARY Prices are correct as at 31 May 2008.
Trial Instructional Flight $70.00
Administration Costs $690.00
Includes: RAC Membership, Adminsistration Expenses, Medical, Licence Fees and ASIC.
General Flying Progress Test (GFPT) (Cessna 150) $7,700.00
Includes: Above admistration fee.
Private Pilot Licence (PPL) (Cessna 172) $14,800.00
Includes: All GFPT Expenses
Night VFR Rating (NVFR) (Cessna 172) $4,400.00
 
Private IFR (Single Engine) $4,400.00
 
Commecial Pilot Licence (CPL) (Cessna 182) $54,000.00
Includes PPL and either NVFR or PIFR
Command Instrument Rating (Single Engine) $9,000.00
 
Multi Engine Aircraft Endorsement $3,500.00
 
Formation Endorsement (Cessna 172) $1,250.00
Price per person for 2 people
Banner Towing Endorsement $1,500.00
 

 

Prices correct as at 31 May 2008

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