Private Pilot Licence
Unlock the freedom of flight with a Private Pilot Licence (PPL), enabling you to explore Australia’s diverse landscapes and destinations. Whether it’s a family outing to a winery in Mudgee or a scenic flight over Sydney Harbour, the PPL offers endless possibilities for leisure or business travel.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain the skills to navigate long distances and operate safely at various airport types, opening up a world of adventure and discovery across the country.
Course Overview
A Private Pilot Licence allows you to fly anywhere in Australia and gain ratings (including night VFR and Instrument ratings) and endorsements to fly many exciting new aircraft.
The requirements for a PPL are as follows:
- Be at least 17 years old (at the time of sitting your licence test)
- Have a Class 1, 2, or 5 medical certificate, or a recreational aviation medical (conditions apply)
- Be able to pass an aviation English language proficiency (AELP) assessment
- Pass the PPL(A) Knowledge Exam
- Pass a flight test
Training is offered part-time by arrangement with your instructor. Your schedule depends on instructor and aircraft availability, suitable weather and your progress. We do not currently offer full-time courses . Our instructors can tailor a personalised program that gives you maximum value for money and an enjoyable learning experience balancing both theory and practical elements.
For CASA information on the PPL Licence, visit the CASA website.
Milestones
- Complete RPL Syllabus
- Briefings (Pre Flight and Theory)
- 15.5 Hours Dual Training incl. 1.2 hours Instrument Time
- In-house Pre-Nav Solo Exam
- CASA PPL(A) Theory Exam
- PPL(A) Flight Test
Prices
| Flight | Hours | Rate | Total |
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$9,350.00 |
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Dual Training (VH-UWD) |
15.5 |
$375.00 |
$5,812.50 |
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Solo Training (VH-UWD) |
5.5 |
$305.00 |
$1,677.50 |
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PEXO – RPL(A) Exam |
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$100.00 |
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Total: (inc RPL) |
$16,990.00 |
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Total: (ex RPL) |
$7,640.00 |
- All amounts are in Australian dollars and include GST. Course estimate excludes both flight tests. PPL briefings are charged separately
- Additional training may be needed to reach the required flight test standard. This should only be used as an indicative guide with reference to minimum hour requirements for each level of licence, at the current aircraft hiring rates.
- Prices quoted DO NOT include tower and movement fees in hiring rates. These are calculated per flight, rather than per flight hour, and can be found on our aircraft hiring rates.