Private Pilot's Licence
Private Pilot Licence (PPL) allows you to fly larger, more powerful aircraft, carry more passengers and to fly your friends/family anywhere in Australia. You are not permitted to charge for your services as a pilot without holding a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) but you are permitted to cost share with your passengers.
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Cost estimate (For RPL Holder) - $11,000 - $15,000
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Prerequisites
To get a PPL you must be:
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at least 17 years old
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able to speak and understand a certain level of English.
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You must also do a medical test and get a medical certificate.
CASA issue these medical certificate classes for a PPL licence:
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Basic Class 2 to take the PPL flight test.
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Class 1 or Class 2 to fly an aircraft.
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Requirments
Flight time
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Total Aeronautical Experience: 40 hours
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Up to 5 hours can be in a flight simulator.
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Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Flight Time: 35 hours
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At least 30 hours must be in an aeroplane.
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Solo Flight Time: 10 hours
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Must be in an aeroplane.
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Solo Cross-Country Flight: 5 hours
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Must be in an aeroplane.
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Must include a flight of at least 100 nautical miles with landings at two aerodromes other than where the flight began.
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Dual Instrument Flight Time: 2 hours
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Can be in a flight simulator.
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Dual Flight Time: 1 hour
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Must be in an aeroplane.
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Theory
In addition to the exams required for an RPL licence you will be required to sit a PPL Theory Exam set by CASA.
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Additional Ratings
you are also able to obtain additional ratings such as:
- Night VFR
- Instrument rating
- Multi-Engine Class rating
- Design Feature endorsements
- Flight activity endorsements