Frequently Asked Questions

We're working on a list of Frequently Asked Questions, and will update this page soon.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about the school, the aircraft, Recreational Aviation or flying in general, feel free to give us a call or, better still, call in and join us for a coffee.  Our doors are always open!

 

 

 

Converting from a Current GFA or GA License

Converting from a current GFA or GA License couldn’t be easier. The first step is to become a member of RAAus.

You will then need to do a minimum of 5 hours training in a Recreational Aircraft. The amount of hours you do depends on your experience and ability to handle the aircraft. The conversion course is purely competency based. 

Of the 5 hours minimum, at least 1 hour must be solo.

All your other ratings i.e. navigation, radio, etc carry over to these aircraft. The main differences with Sport and Recreational Aircraft is that they are lighter, have less inertia, and some have higher drag. 

You do not need a CASA Medical to fly Recreational Aircraft. However, you must meet the requirements to hold an Australian Drivers License.

Safety

All our aircraft are maintained to the highest of standards by a fully qualified and experienced level 3 engineer.

Our head instructor has 30 years aviation experience including General aviation, Gliding (also a glider instructor) and Sport aircraft.

Our runway is 1500m sealed and is surrounded by flat open country.

The airspace is uncluttered so there won’t be any disruptions to your training.

 

Want a PPL or CPL?

If your goal is to obtain a Private Pilot's License (PPL), starting your training with RAAus can save you money: all training in RAAus aircraft, up to and including the Cross Country Endorsement, count toward the minimum hour requirements for a PPL. Flight time in RAAus aircraft is generally cheaper than in GA aircraft, and we'll teach you to the same standards.

CAR 5.84(2), which is an outline of the requirements for a PPL, states that the "40 hours must be recognised flight time that was flown in a registered aeroplane, recognised aeroplane, helicopter, gyroplane, glider, power‑assisted sailplane or group A ultralight."  

After conducting your training with us, you would then attend a General Aviation (GA) flying school to complete the PPL training requirements (including 'IFR' flight and  Controlled Airspace procedures), and would then sit the PPL theory and flight tests.  This should take no more than 10 hours of additional flight time once you have an RAAus Cross Country endorsement.

Of the 200 hours required for a Commercial Pilots License (CPL), up to 100 hours may be obtained in an RA Aus ultralight aircraft.