LEARN TO FLY 

• For fun and personal achievement

• For business and personal transport

• For a career

Why should you learn to fly with The Aero Club of Southern Tasmania

• Authorised testing officer on staff

• Multi-engine Instrument Ratings

• Private IFR and Instructor ratings

• Friendly staff, personalised service

• The extra value of club activities

   

  • Competitions

  • Flyaways

  • Formation

• Instructors have extensive charter and RPT experience

• Wide variety of aircraft available

The aim of the A.C.S.T  and it's instructors is to provide an enjoyable, rewarding and stimulating environment for your flying training.

The Aero Club was established in 1947 and since that time has graduated many pilots to the highest standard from private licence, to national and international airline qualification.

The Aero Club provides the aircraft for training and private hire and is responsible for all social activities including fly-ins to country airstrips, fun flying competitions and social evenings.

GENERAL AVIATION TRAINING

There are several different levels of pilot licenses ranging from the General Flight Progress Test (GFPT) and Private Pilots License (PPL) through to the Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL).

There is no minimum age to commence flight training for General Aviation, however solo flight cannot commence until 16 years of age.

First Lesson to Solo

This section includes basics of aircraft handling, introduction to aerodynamics, effects of controls, radio communications and circuit training. After around 8 to 13 hours of dual flight training the instructor will send the student solo in the circuit area. After having completed a Basic Aeronautical Knowledge test the Student will then complete the second section.

Solo to GFPT

This section includes specific solo flight training as well as more intensive training in cross wind landings, simulated engine failures, stalls, advanced turning, etc.

After approx. 20 to 25 hours of training you will then undertake a flight test with the Chief Flying Instructor. Upon successful completion of the flight test you will be granted "passenger carrying" approval.

GFPT to PPL

This section includes a minimum of twenty hours and involves navigation and cross-country flying which includes a series of navigation exercises throughout Tasmania and, if desired, the mainland. Included in these exercises will be at least two solo navs. On completion of the PPL theory exam and subsequent flight test you will achieve a full Private Pilots Licence.

STUDENT PILOT LICENCE / GFPT

Privileges - may carry passengers when authorised, within a 10 nm radius of the training aerodrome or within its associated training areas.

Minimum flying experience - 20 hours

PRIVATE PILOTS LICENCE

Privileges - may carry passengers anywhere in Australia, by day, in visual conditions.

Minimum flying experience 40 hours, with 20 hours of navigation

PPL to CPL

For those wishing a career in Aviation or Private Pilots desiring to increase their proficiency, further intensive training opens up endless possibilities. A total of 150 hours, which must include 70 hours in command, 20 hours cross country, 10 hours instrument flight time, will be required as well as well as passes in CPL theory exams.

COMMERCIAL PILOTS LICENCE

Privileges - may carry passengers anywhere in Australia, by day or night, in visual conditions for hire or reward.

This course includes a Night VFR Rating.

Minimum flying experience 150 hours

*  This does not include theory books, CASA theory examination fees, headsets (recommended), Airservice or airport landing fees.

** Please note these costs are based on the minimum hours required by the CASA for the issue of your pilots licence. Prices subject to change.

RECREATIONAL AVIATION TRAINING

(in a Skyfox Gazelle or Jabiru 160)

There is no minimum age to commence flight training for Recreational Aviation, however solo flight cannot commence until 15 years of age.

^ Figures are based on the minimum hours required under the existing RA-Aus Operations Manual.

Pilot Certificate       

(may fly solo within 25 nautical miles of the airstrip)                                                       

15   hours dual            @ $156.00 per hour                   $2340.00

 5    hours solo            @ $  98.00 per hour                   $490.00

1.5  hours dual test      @ $156.00 per hour                   $234.00

Student theory books (Trevor Thom series)                     $150.00

ACST Student Membership fee (annual)                          $80.00

Aviation Medical (approx)                                             $90.00

 $3384.00^ 

Cross Country Endorsement

3   hours dual              @ $156.00 per hour                     $468.00

2   hours solo               @ $  98.00 per hour                    $196.00

2.5 hours dual test       @ $156.00 per hour                     $390.00

 $1054.00^  

Air Service charges and Landing Fees (approx)          $250.00

Recreational Aviation Australia Inc

Student Annual fee     (mandatory)                                 $132.00

Certificate upgrade fee (once only)                                  $13.75

Security Charges (Dept of Transport & Reg Services)               

ASIC                                                                         $ 132.00 

Approx total costs (incl GST)                                      $ 4966.00^