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, but this typically means you only skip the RPL flight test but not the actual RPL training. In this case, once you complete the RPL syllabus, you'll skip the RPL flight test and move straight into PPL training. However, this approach can make the PPL flight test longer and more challenging, as the PPL flight test 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 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.

Some students are able to handle more than one lesson per day, while others may find it challenging. Especially for beginners, the early lessons involve a lot of new information, and doing two sessions in one day might impact learning and progress. Please keep in mind that flight training is competency-based, students must meet the required standards before progressing to the next lesson.

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.

Firstly, the training package offers approximately an 8% discount, making it a more cost-effective option if you're looking to save money.

Whether you should choose a package or PAYG also depends on whether you're a local or international student. If you're an international student, we highly recommend going with the package option, we’ll make all your bookings in advance, which is ideal since you’re likely in Australia for a limited time.

For PAYG students, we take a $550 deposit and only make one booking in advance. This option is more suitable for local students who prefer flexibility and can let us know their availability week by week for scheduling.

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.

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.