Licence Conversions

Holders of a valid pilot licence [e.g. PPL, CPL, ATPL] who wish to obtain an RA-Aus Pilot Certificate can undertake conversion training at an RA-Aus flight training facility [FTF] exposing them to the flight characteristics of very light aircraft. Prior to undertaking the flight test for the issue of a Pilot Certificate and endorsements an applicant must complete such dual training as deemed necessary by a CFI and, in any case shall have not less than 5 hours experience in an ultralight aircraft which shall include a minimum of one hour solo.

Full RA-Aus membership plus a student pilot certificate must be obtained before any solo flight is undertaken. An intending member can apply for RA-Aus membership and issue of the student pilot certificate, before selecting a particular flight school, by downloading the form Application for membership and student pilot certificate and returning it to the RA-Aus office — or the flight school can provide the form and process the paperwork and training can start with temporary RA-Aus membership issued by the FTF.

Holders of a pilot licence which is no longer valid because the period of effectiveness of the last biennial flight review or class 2 medical certificate has lapsed are also eligible to apply for the Pilot Certificate however it is likely that lack of recency will affect the conversion flight time necessary. Note that an aviation medical certificate is not required but an RA-Aus pilot must be medically fit to a standard equivalent to that required to hold a private motor vehicle driver's licence in Australia. It is the responsibility of Pilot Certificate holders to report to RA-Aus any change in their health status which would cause them to be below that minimum health standard required.

Persons who have not completed their PPL training: may utilise their GA training hours towards the RA-Aus Pilot Certificate. However, this of course depends on acquiring in excess of the minimum 20 hours experience including a minimum of 5 hours solo and the candidate must also demonstrate to the CFI that they successfully meet the standard for the issue of an RA-Aus Pilot Certificate. It may also be necessary to do the RA-Aus Basic Aeronautical Knowledge written test and Air Law exam.

Recreational to PPL / CPL

• If you want to get your private pilots license (PPL) or commercial pilots license (CPL) then why not start in a sports aircraft?
  To get your Private Pilots License (PPL) at half the price, train in a group one sport aircraft and get your Recreational License with Cross Country Endorsement. You can then convert to a PPL at minimal cost. You do not have to do instrument flying or load charts or more complex navigational requirements that you would hardly ever use. Cockpit instrumentation and controls of sport aircraft are usually less complex than some General Aviation Aircraft.
  SAVING YOU :
  1. up to $50 per hour,
  2. no landing fees at Redcliffe,
  3. no holding time in circuit or on the ground unlike GAAP and controlled zones,
  4. no flight plans to be made to air services,
  5. relaxed atmosphere.
  6. no Aviation medical required just drivers license medical standard
  7. no ASIC requirement unless flying into specified aerodromes. This saves time and money.