Training Courses
General Flying Progress Test (GFPT):
The GFPT is the first major step on your way to becoming a licenced pilot. The GFPT is able to be attempted after completing at least five hours of solo flight, two hours of instrument flight and a minimum of 20 hours total flight time. A flight test is then conducted and upon successful completion your student pilot licence will be endorsed as having passed the GFPT. This endorsement permits you to carry passengers within the local training area. At this stage you can fly an aircraft within the confines of the training area. It now is time to teach you how to get from place to place – cross-country navigation training. Info pack here.
Private Pilot Licence (PPL):
You will gain your PPL after training in cross-country navigation and passing a flight test and theory exam. This permits you to fly as pilot in command anywhere within Australia. Cross country training involves learning about such things as the weather, navigation techniques, radio procedures, and operations in controlled airspace. You will fly to places such as Corrigin, Bunbury, Lancelin, and overfly Perth airport and city. The minimum hours required to attempt the PPL flight test include 40 total flight hours, and five hours cross-country command. The 40 hours total includes the hours gained during the GFPT phase. Info pack here.
Night VFR rating:
This will allow you to fly at night when the weather is good. No more having to come home early from Margaret River because it’s going to get dark. In as little as 13 hours you will have gained a valueable additon to your licence, as well as extra skills with NDB and VOR tracking. Night VFR Information and Cost.
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL):
The CPL flight test may be attempted after completing 150 hours training (if you have followed the integrated training syllabus) or 200 hours total flight time and having passed the required theory exams. The training is designed to make you a better pilot than you were at the PPL stage. Navigation techniques are the same; however, a commercial pilot is expected to have a better understanding of the environment and the aircraft. You will be able to make better, safer decisions and will be more efficient in your flight planning and flight conduct. A CPL permits you to be employed to fly for hire or reward. Info pack here.
Instrument Rating:
An Instrument rating allows you to conduct flight in cloud or poor visibility. There are two types of instrument rating. The Private rating takes a minimum of 20 hours flight training. The Command Instrument rating is required for commercial operations and requires 40 hours flight training. Even if you don’t plan to fly when the weather is bad an instrument rating will improve your skills and confidence and will allow you to be more flexible when the weather conditions are marginal. MECIR Info.
Instructor Rating:
” To know is to have taught “, an old but true proverb, recognised by even the aviation industry in that it lifts pilot proficiency, employability, job acquisition and advancement. The flying content consists of 30 hrs dual with Grade 1 Instructor and 20 hrs mutual with Instructor or Student. After completing this you will be qualified to teach students and pass down your knowlage and wisdom. Course cost.
Twin Endorsements:
Multi-engine upgrade, this will allow you to fly a multi-engine aircraft and benefit from the extra performance and safety. The twins we currently have available for endorsement training are: PA30 Twin Comanche(Initial Twin), BE58 Baron, Cessna 340, Cessna 402, B200 Super King Air – Please ask.
Flight Radio Operators Licence / Certificate of Profeciency:
We are currently have a FROL Profeciency correspondence course, designed for people in the off shore oil rig industry and also airport reporting officers.FROL Syllabus, FROL Course (Designed and constructed for your specific needs.),FROL Written test, and Oral test to be conducted over the phone with one of our instructors. The total cost of this course is $350 Plus GST.
*All CASA Fees are covered in the course cost.
Licence Conversions:
If you wish to tranfer your licence, or just fly in Australia whilst on holiday, We can help! Please take a look at one of our free info packs: Full Licence Conversion / Certificate of Validation.
Training costs are based on the number of flight hours it takes to reach the required standard. If you take more or less hours than the average the costs will vary. Please discuss your individual requirements this with an instructor who will be able to do a costing estimate to cover your needs.
Please call (08) 9417 2258 or email us jfc@iinet.net.au for further information.