Phoenix Aero Club
Flying Training
     
Student Pilots Licence (SPL)
The SPL is your first step to an exhilarating career or life-long passion in the aviation industry.

It allows you to undertake flying lessons and that unforgettable first solo flight.

Requirements:

Must be 16 years of age
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Class 2 Medical examination

 

General Flying Proficiency Test (GFPT)
At the completion of your GFPT you will be able to carry passengers in the training area.

Requirements:

Pass in the pre solo and pre area solo examinations
Pass the basic aeronautical knowledge (BAK) theory exam
Flown the flight training syllabus
Pass a flight test with our Chief Flying Instructor

 

Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
A Private Pilot Licence allows you to fly anywhere in Australia and gain ratings and endorsements to fly many exciting new aeroplanes

Requirements:

Class 2 medical examination
Passed the Radio Operator's Licence test
Hold  a GFPT
Pass in the PPL theory examination
At least 40 hours flying time including 5 hours solo plus 5 hours solo navigation flight time
2 hours instruments flight time

 

Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
The CPL allows you to fly for hire or reward, anywhere in Australia and is a stepping-stone to the Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) which is required for employment with airlines.

Requirements: 

Must be 18 years of age
Be able to read, write and speak English
Hold a flight radio telephone licence
Passed all 7 theory exams including:
  1. Human Performance and Limitations (HPL)
  2. Meteorology
  3. Aeronautical Knowledge
  4. Aerodynamics
  5. Navigation
  6. Engine systems and management
  7. Operation and performance

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

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