Established in 1990, Australian National Airline College has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality flight training. We have a long history of preparing students for successful careers across various sectors of the aviation industry, including domestic and international airlines.
Our proven training programs have also supported cadet pilot schemes for overseas airline partners.
If your intention is to learn to fly recreational aircraft for fun, our recreational pilot training program — leading to a Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), also known as a recreational pilot license — is the right place to start. This licence enables you to conduct short flights between Moorabbin Airport and the associated training area with passengers. You must be at least 16 years old to obtain an RPL, however you can begin the training from any age. You must be 15 years old to complete your first solo flight (about a third of the way into the RPL training), so we recommend starting no earlier than 14 years old.
In addition to being at least 16 years old, to obtain an RPL:
RPL holders can carry passengers with limitations:
RPL holders can achieve other endorsements:
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The test will be conducted by an Approved Testing Officer of the CASA to whom you must demonstrate your ability to competently manage the aircraft in all the basic phases of flight. After attaining an RPL you may add a navigation endorsement or continue training towards the issue of a Private Pilot Licence.
| Dual Training | 40-45 hrs | $18,600-$20,925 |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Training | 5 hrs | $1750 |
| Flight Test | 1.4 hrs | $490 |
| Test Fee | – | $1250 |
| Â | Total | $22,090-$24,415 |
NOTE: Our goal is to provide you with a realistic idea of the flying hours required by the average person and costs involved.
For the average person the CASA minimum hours are well below what is needed to reach the required level of competency. In the case of the RPL the minimum hours are 25, whereas we find the average person requires 40-45 flying hours.
The hours needed will depend on individual student ability and frequency of training (it is best not to leave large gaps between your training flights). In addition to the indicated costs, there are a number of other items that will be required including:
Maps, law documents, textbooks, fuel drain and flight bag $1000
Prices are subject to change and are plus GST if applicable. Students enrolled in an Integrated or RTO course are NOT required to pay GST.Â