If you are interested in joining us we recommend you keep an eye on our website for updates as we try to balance our operations, and explore new ways to serve the needs of our members. We hope that you see this temporary action not as a harsh reaction to people wanting to learn to fly, but rather understand that we try very hard to give our members the best possible club experience. We look forward to welcoming new members again soon.
Learn to Fly
The Phoenix Aero Club holds a CASA CASR Part 141 Flight Training Certificate and can offer training from ab-initio through to Recreational, Private and Commercial Pilot Licence (including Night VFR and Flight Instructor Rating). Read further to see the requirements for each stage of licensing. Our instructors can also conduct Aircraft Flight Reviews, as well as instruction in your own aircraft.
The following two links can be used to guide your cost estimate for undertaking flight training with us. We are a not-for-profit organisation run only by volunteers which means we keep flying costs as low as possible!
Take the first step!
This is where it all begins! Come and visit the club at Camden on any Sunday to meet our members and instructors. There you’ll be able to have a chat about how our club operates, and how we can provide you flight training of the highest standard within a friendly, fun, and social club environment. We invite you to spend some time at the clubhouse, taking advantage of our great vantage point to watch the airport in action. If you come on a Sunday at lunchtime, we will also be holding a sausage sizzle which we welcome you to join us for! From there, we can discuss how the availability of our instructors works and the way we operate and are managed by volunteers only. We can then schedule you in for your first lesson!
Pilots Licence
Below are the three different types of licences you can study towards at the Phoenix Aero Club. The training undertaken to reach each licensing stage is then built upon towards the next, higher level of licence. This starts with your Recreational Pilots Licence (RPL), and culminates with attaining your Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL). Students looking to operate aircraft privately for their own enjoyment on the weekend only need to obtain a Private Pilots Licence (PPL), however some may be interested in undertaking a CPL nevertheless, which allows students to work towards a higher standard of airmanship that is required to reach the CPL level.
Recreational Pilots Licence (RPL)
The RPL is your first step to an exhilarating career or life-long passion in the aviation industry. If you already hold a pilot certificate issued by a recreational aviation administration organisation, you will be able to exercise the privileges of an RPL after you have conducted a flight review.
Private Pilots
Licence (PPL)
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.
Commercial Pilots
Licence (CPL)
The Commercial Pilots Licence 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.
Ratings
Ratings are available as an “add-on” to your licence. These allow you to broaden your skills and unlock exciting new opportunities. The minimum licence required to gain a rating is PPL, however some ratings, such as a Flight Instructor Rating, require you to have completed a CPL first.
Flight Instructor Rating(FIR)
So you’ve achieved your CPL, but now what? Have you considered learning to become an instructor? You’ll be able to teach students how to fly and nurture their passion for aviation- all whilst gaining valuable experience yourself!
Night VFR Rating(NVFR)
Learning to fly at night under the VFR will hone your skills as a pilot. This is an extremely useful skill to have up your sleeve when conducting long cross country flights.
Theory Tuition
- Our instructors are able to provide additional theory briefings and training as required on top of the pre and post flight briefings provided when you are completing a training flight, for an additional cost.
- Sydney Aviation Theory offers personalised tuition in a wide range of Aviation theory subjects – please contact our Head of Operations for further information.