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The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Theory course builds on the concepts covered in the Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) training syllabus. You will progress into more advanced and in-depth areas of aeronautical knowledge, with a strong focus on flight planning and navigation techniques. Completing your PPL theory components in a standalone course gives you the freedom to complete your ground training and prepare for the CASA PPL theory exam. Starting practical PPL flight training with all of the required knowledge can give you an advantage, and help to avoid the need for extra flying hours.
We offer the Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Theory Course in a range of delivery methods, meaning that you choose to learn in a group environment or progress through the syllabus in your own time from anywhere in the world. Our course options include:
1. Face to Face: Scheduled group classes taught at Learn To Fly’s state-of-the-art training facility in Melbourne, with another 3 additional instructor theory hours included;
2. Virtual Classroom: Scheduled group classes presented using the Zoom Meeting online platform, with another 2 additional online instructor theory hours included;
3. Online Subscription: All classes are available by a secured student portal to watch at your own pace, with discounted instructor theory hours available for extended learning.
This unit builds on the knowledge learnt in the RPL Theory course, and looks deeper into the fundamental principles of flight, along with stability, design features, and ground handling.
You will continue to build on your meteorological knowledge with further discussion on weather phenomena, and learn to integrate operational meteorology into flight planning and methods of navigation.
Expand your knowledge on how aircraft operate, with detailed lessons on propulsion systems including propellers, superchargers, and turbochargers, as well as further insight into flight systems.
In this session, you will further develop your understanding of human factors in aviation, based on the key areas of health, hearing, vision, balance, stress, fatigue, and TEM (Threat and Error Management).
Air Law is a large and ongoing area of learning. This session provides further insight into the regulatory structure, documentation, flight crew licencing, airspace, aerodromes, conditions of the flight, air service operations, and emergencies.
The PPL practical flight training is based largely on navigation, making this an important session that looks at the properties of earth, the earth's motion, bearings, maps and charts, visual navigation, and radio navigation.
This unit outlines airworthiness, aerodromes, and ALAs (Aeroplane Landing Areas), and builds upon your current knowledge of pressure, density, takeoff and landing performance, and weight and balance.
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Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Theory Course
Welcome to the Learn To Fly FAQ section! Here, you'll find answers to the most common questions about our PPL Theory Course, designed to guide you through your journey toward successfully passing the CASA PPL Theory Exam. Our aim is to provide you with the essential information you need to begin this exciting adventure with confidence. For further assistance, feel free to contact us.
Yes, absolutely! We offer an online theory course delivered as a video subscription, so you can study anytime, anywhere, no matter where you're located.
We run the face-to-face theory course four times a year—in January, April, July, and October. Each course typically takes place over the first 3 weeks of the month, running Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
If you have a full-time job or limited availability, the online course will be the best option for you. It’s a video subscription-based course, which means you can study anytime and anywhere, at your own pace. This flexibility allows you to fit your learning around your existing schedule without the need to attend fixed classes. It's a great way to build your knowledge step-by-step, especially if you're balancing other commitments.
No, CASA theory exams cannot be done online. All CASA exams must be completed at an authorised exam venue under supervision. You can sit the RPL theory exam at our school in Melbourne, as we are an approved exam venue. If you're located in another state, you can also find a CASA-approved exam venue near you.
Our Graduate
Izz Ramlan“The LTF PPL Theory course not only helped me to successfully pass my PPL theory test (PPLA exam), but it also helped to prepare me for practical flight training and improve my skills through better knowledge. LTF has a small instructor to student ratio, which made the teaching very focused and allowed me to learn faster and have questions answered immediately.”
Our training program will support your learning and develop your flying skills in and out of the classroom. For detailed information on the course, including program introduction, prerequisites, training syllabus, fees and more, please download our FREE Course Guide.