RA-AUS RECREATIONAL PILOT CERTIFICATE (RPC)
Overview
The Recreational Pilot Certificate (RPC) is administered by Recreational Aviation Australia (RA-Aus). This certificate is designed to allow pilots to enjoy flying for fun at an affordable price.
The RPC is a great place to start whether you are looking at flying for recreational or professional purposes.
Completion of the course will not only give you an RPC but a Tailwheel Endorsement to enjoy the freedoms of Bush Flying and other fun flying activities.
- What can you do?
- Fly a single-engine RA-Aus registered aircraft:
- Up to 600kg
- Up to 2 seats - please note you'll need a Passenger Carriage Endorsement to bring your friends along
- At day time
- Within 25 nautical miles – get a Navigation Endorsement to unlock more destinations
How old must you be?
While you can learn to fly from any age, you cannot go solo before you are 15. As a result we don’t recommend that you conduct many lessons before the age of 14.
What are the medical requirements?
Your medical health should be of the equivalent to hold a private motor vehicle license. If you are over the age of 75 or have other certain medical conditions you may require a letter from your GP. If you’re unsure please contact us.
What aircraft do we use for the course?
Eurofox 2K – Click here for the aircraft information.
- What can you add onto this Certificate?
- Passenger Carriage Endorsement - Click here for more information.
- Navigation Endorsement - Click here for more information.
- Most pilots use the Recreational Pilot Certificate as a Pathway to the CASA Recreational Pilot Licence. Most pilots undertake our Upset Prevention Recovery Training or Controlled Airspace Endorsement or Bush Flying Course during this transition. Click here to learn more about our Advanced Training Courses, taking your skills to the next level!
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How long does it take to complete this course?
The legal minimum hours are as follows: - 20 hours total in an aircraft
- 15 hours of one-on-one instruction
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5 hours solo flying by yourself (under supervision)
+ A flight test with our Chief Flying Instructor (CFI). - Note: This certificate is competency based and the flight training required will vary from one student to the next and is influenced by how regularly you train, the weather conditions present during your course and the amount of self-study/preparation you complete. Most students that commit half a day/week, average between 25 – 30 hours to complete this course.
How much does it cost?
Check out our current rates here. Budget for around 10 short briefings and 25 – 30 hours of dual flight training. If you’re unsure about any of the information please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We understand there’s a lot of information!