In Australia, the PPL syllabus is divided into two parts: RPL and PPL. The RPL (Recreational Pilot Licence) is the first part, where you'll learn basic flying skills such as takeoff, landing, and performing your first solo flight. However, with an RPL, you are restricted to flying within 25NM of the departure airport and cannot conduct navigation.

The PPL (Private Pilot Licence) is the second part, where you'll learn navigation skills, including how to create and execute a flight plan. With a PPL, you can fly anywhere in Australia.

You must start with the RPL training if you want to obtain a PPL, as you'll need to master basic flying skills before moving on to navigation. Some schools may offer a combined RPL and PPL program, allowing you to skip the RPL flight test and proceed directly to PPL training. However, this approach can make the PPL flight test longer and more challenging, as it may still include RPL-level skills like precautionary searches, increasing the difficulty and the risk of failing the test.

We recommend completing both the RPL and PPL flight tests separately to ensure you’re well-prepared and to increase your chances of success.

The 25 flying hours included in the package meet the minimum requirement set by CASA for students eligible to take the RPL flight test. This minimum includes 5 hours of solo flying time. However, it's important to note that while 25 hours is the minimum, most students typically require between 33 to 40 hours to fully complete their RPL training.

As individual progress varies, students may achieve their license with different amounts of flying hours. The package covers the initial 25 flying hour. If additional hours are needed beyond this, they will be charged on a Pay-As-You-Go basis.

Yes, your RPL training will generally follow the syllabus outlined in the Training PDF. However, flight training is competency-based, meaning you must meet the required standards for each lesson before progressing to the next. If the required standards are not met, you may need to repeat the lesson. Additionally, weather conditions can impact the sequence of training, so if the weather isn't suitable for a particular lesson, we may need to adjust the schedule and conduct a different lesson earlier than planned.

The RPL training typically takes 6-8 weeks to complete.

If you purchase the RPL training package, it includes an online theory course. Once you enroll, we'll send you the login details so you can start learning from your home country. However, the CASA RPL exam can only be taken in Melbourne under supervision.

Please note that practical training still requires time, and even with the theory completed, you will need 6-8 weeks in Melbourne to finish the practical portion. If you can't complete the training in one visit, you can spread it across multiple visits, as the training won't expire.

Yes, we do. Please contact us and let us know your intended check-in and check-out dates, we'll promptly inform you about availability.

The RPL is an Australian license and cannot be converted or used in your home country.