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The “self improver” training route allows students to commence at any time throughout the year and progress at their own rate. Courses can be completed on a part time basis (for local students) or a full time basis. Theory programmes are offered but self-study is required to reach the level of knowledge needed to achieve the appropriate licences.
An SPL is required before students complete their first solo flight. Students must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, as it is the official international language for aviation. The SPL enables students to start their training in preparation for the next stage – the General Flying Progress Test.
General Flying Progress Test (GFPT)
The first stage of training teaches the student about the basics of flight, and familiarizes them with Parafield’s local training area. Once the student is ready, they complete their first “solo” flight. On completion of the first “solo” flight, training will be split between flying with an instructor to further develop skills and flying solo. While the time taken can vary, on average it takes a student approximately 27.5 hours of flying to reach this level (approximately 6-8 weeks depending on how often you can fly, aircraft availability and weather).
Once the student has passed the GFPT, they can act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft and carry non-paying passengers, within the designated training area.
Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL)
Once the student has completed the GFPT, they may continue training to reach their PPL, in this phase of training, students undertake navigation training, and will learn and improve skills and airmanship needed to fly to other airfields, including fuel management, radio communication and air traffic regulations. Based on the minimum Australian CASA requirements, it takes 20 hours flying training from GFPT standard to achieve PPL standard. The average student reaches PPL standard anywhere between 40-70 hours (approx. 6-8 months full time depending on how often you can fly, aircraft availability and weather).After receiving the PPL, the licence entitles students to plan and carry out flights anywhere in Australia during good weather in daylight hours.
Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL).
Once the student has completed the PPL and they want to follow a career in aviation, then the next licence to get is the CPL. Under present CASA rulings, there are two different ways of achieving this:
Total flying experience includes:
Other Endorsements or Ratings
Other endorsements and ratings are also available at the AFTC:
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