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TFT to You!
16th May 2022
Did you know? Townsville Flight Training can travel to you! We understand that not everyone can commit to full / part time study at either our Townsville or Cairns base so we take the stress away and offer training at other regional airports where the demand is high. This weekend we have been ...
New Beginnings
29th March 2022
We are celebrating one week at our Cairns Base! Cairns Flight Training is officially up (quite literally) and operating. During our first week we were able to offer seven students the benefits of studying with CFT out of the Cairns International Airport. CQUniversity Bachelor of Aviation...
Congratulations Chris & Bhavik
9th March 2022
It's been a big week for student achievements (as well as our Navajo!) Congratulations to Chris Back with an excellent effort completing his MEA and MEIR in the Navajo in 7 weeks including a 3 week IREX theory course and exam. Well done Chris! Then also Bhavick Patel who made it 2 from 2 tod...
Cairns Flight Training
2nd March 2022
Our crew is heading to Cairns! We are excited to be tracking on a new flightpath in 2022 by operating flight training in FNQ. Let us introduce you to ‘Cairns Flight Training!’ Passionate pilots and students completing their Bachelor of Aviation with CQUniversity will now have ...
On-site Engineering
22nd February 2022
Tarmac Engineering is permanently on-site with us here at Hangar 85, which enables our students to gain hands on experience and perform maintenance on our aircraft, helping them to be job ready and even more prepared for the 'real world.' Andrew from Tarmac Engineering has played a huge r...
Week 1 Wrap
17th January 2022
Friday 7th January we opened our doors and welcomed twenty new Commercial Fixed & Rotary students into our Hangar. Here’s how their week went down: Day 1: Mad Monday Heads Down Bums Up, on Monday they opened their fresh book packs to the first chapter of Human Factors and dove...
Christmas Office Hours
20th December 2021
2021 has quite literally flown by…. We would like to thank each and every person who popped in to fly, train or support us at Hangar 85 in 2021. Another year of providing fixed wing charter and training to regional QLD and we wouldn’t be able to do what we love if it wasn&rs...
2022 PPL Course Dates
10th December 2021
The end of the year is coming up fast and it's time to start making plans for next year! Townsville Flight Training have 3 intakes of our 3 week full time Private Pilot Licence theory course in 2022, with intakes starting on: 7th February 13th June 5th September If you are interested in the Februa...
Hangar 85 Open Day
20th October 2021
13th Nov, 2021 - SAVE THE DATE! Restrictions are lifting, airlines are opening up, tickets are flying out the door, the future of aviation is here…… and it needs you! Hangar...
PPL THEORY - NOW ONLY 3 WEEKS!
18th August 2021
Great news!!! We've reduced the length and cost of our PPL theory course! The course is now only 3 weeks full time and costs $2995. Next course date: 27th September. This is an intensive course and class will run approximately 0730-1530 Monday to Saturday to get you ready for the a...
New MEIR Value
19th May 2021
HIGH VALUE, FAST PROGRESS! Learn in a Commercial environment & network with employers. Check out the new value on our MEIR course. This course is provided by Townsville Flight Training on a hig...
Friday Night Fun
10th May 2021
Wheels down, choppers washed, hangar doors closed! After a big first week of meteorology study and being very busy on the flight line, the staff and students from Townsville Flight Training, ZephAir Australia, Townsville Helicopters and Aviatrix Australia spent their Friday after clock o...
Job Ready
4th May 2021
Instrument Rating student’s, Jamie and Marcus both had the opportunity to fly real life charter flights in the Navajo last week. We aim to give students an insight into real world charter operations as part of their training through our sister brand ZephAir Australia to ensure they are job rea...
Celebrating International Women’s Day / Women in Aviation week
9th March 2021
For International Women’s Day, Aviatrix Australia, supported by Townsville Helicopters, Townsville Flight Training and ZephAir Australia, opened the doors of Hangar 85 on Sunday 7th March for an all ages community day event to inspire the next generation of female aviators. It was an incredibl...
International Women's Day 2021
9th March 2021
Aviatrix Australia, supported by Townsville Flight Training, Townsville Helicopters and Zephair Australia hosted a community Open Day at Hangar 85 in support of International Women's Day. We pro...
IREX course starts Oct 5!
22nd September 2020
Great news - we have locked in the first start dates for our IREX theory course! 1st intake: 5th October 2020 2nd intake: 26th October 2020 The course runs for 3 weeks (Mon to Fri, 0730 to 1430) to get you ready for the exam and costs $1,500 (incl GST). We've also put together the books and res...
July PPL theory course
2nd June 2020
Townsville Flight Training are running a Private Pilot Licence theory course starting on the 13th July 2020. The course will run for 4 weeks - Mon-Fri in order to prepare you for the PPL exam. We can also organise the required learning materials for you. You will have opportunities to start you flig...
Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating courses
29th April 2020
Exciting news! Townsville Flight Training will be offering Multi-Engine Class Ratings and Instrument Rating courses from May 2020 using our recently acquired Piper PA31 Navajo, PA34 Seneca and brand n...
8th January 2020
Townsville Flight Training are running a Private Pilot Licence theory course starting on the 3rd February. The course will run for 4 weeks - Mon-Fri 8:30am - 2:30pm, in order to prepare you for the PPL exam. We can also organise the required learning materials for you. You will have opportunities to...
AVI50219 DIPLOMA OF AVIATION (COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE - AEROPLANE)
1st January 2019
Townsville Flight Training provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification for TAFE Queensland RTO 0275 who will award this qualification/statement of attainment. Visit Tafe Queensland for course information and entry requirements.We offer the training in a modern fleet o...