Feel what it is like to take the controls and fly! A Trial Instructional Flight (TIF) is generally about 30 minutes under the close supervision of a professionally trained flying instructor. What to expect -
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\n\nTour of our facilities
\n\tHands-on preflight inspection
\n\tBasic explanation of the aircraft instruments and controls
\n\tGuided lesson on how to taxi the aircraft
\n\tFlying the aircraft under the guidance of your instructor
\n\tYour 30 minutes can be logged and counted towards a pilot licence
\n\tDebrief on completion
\n\tOpportunity for you to ask further questions
\n\tThe Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) require a minimum of 25 hours flying time before you can progress to a Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL). In practice most students require between 30-40 hours of flight training before they are ready to undertake the RPL flight test. Having obtained your RPL you are permitted to fly “in command” (without an instructor) within the flying training area. This area encompasses coastal areas of Port Macquarie. On receiving your RPL you are now permitted to carry passengers on most of your flights – be it “in command” or under instruction.
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\n\nCASA requires a minimum of 40 hours total flying time before you can sit your PPL flight test. In practice most students require approximately 55-56 hours of total flight time to be adequately prepared for the PPL flight test. With your PPL you can fly anywhere in Australia, and most places in the world!
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\n\nCost of stage 1 training similar to RA Aus
\n\tPassenger carrying
\n\tAble to fly Australia wide
\n\tSize and Weight of aircraft
\n\tOptimum cross wind performance
\n\tLicence advancement
\n\n\tFly within controlled air space
\n\t\tNight flying
\n\t\tInstrument flying
\n\t\tCommercial Career
\n\t\tWe offer training for all stages of Pilot Licensing and Endorsements
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\n\nThis is a great opportunity to see how you like flying. Continuing your flight training to your first licence level you will learn all aspects of flying an aircraft, fly your first solo flight, perform multiple sessions of solo take-off and landings, perform multiple solo flights away from the airport in the training area.
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Prior to your first solo you will need to undergo a medical examination and obtain an aviation medical certificate.
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