RPL and PPL Course Information

We run an intensive 4 week full time (Mon-Fri) course covering aviation subjects that make up the RPL and PPL theory exams.

The cost of this course is $5,500 for PPL, please contact us in regards to RPL. 

Upcoming course dates are TBC - please get in touch to register your interest and we'll contact you when dates are finalised.

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Students can also choose to self-study the theory if they are very motivated learners. Details on study options can be found in the course guide. 

You can begin flight training for your RPL or PPL at any time - full time or part time.

For part time training, it's best to fly as often as possible for consistency and to reduce the number of additional hours you require to reach competency. This could mean flying once or twice a week, or coming in for a couple of blocks of full time training. You don't want to leave large gaps between lessons.

Costs do vary, as the number of flight hours needed is determined by competency.

RPL: Flight training costs start at $10,275 (for the minimum 25 hours flown in a C172 aeroplane). This price excludes theory and flight test costs. Please get in touch for detailed pricing information

PPL: The cost of the minimum 40 hours flight training hours in a C172 is $16,220 (with 30 hours dual, 10 hours solo). This price excludes theory and flight test costs. Please get in touch for detailed pricing information

Flight training is paid in 10 hour blocks in advance. 

While there is no strict weight limit for flight training in an aeroplane, students over 110kg will need to have a discussion with Townsville Flight Training directly regarding their suitability.

Townsville Flight Training uses specific text books and flight training materials for our RPL and PPL course. The RPL and PPL book packs contains everything you'll need to study with and take with you into the exam.

• RPL text book pack: $550
• PPL text book pack: $650
• Flight Training Induction pack: $350

These can either be delivered directly to you, or be ready onsite for the start of your theory course. Books should be ordered at least 3 weeks out from the start of the course to ensure delivery.

The following are documents you are required by CASA to hold in order to obtain an Australian Recreational or Private Pilot Licence. These are required before you can undertake solo flight training so it's best to get them organised before you start.

1. Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
2. Class 2 Aviation Medical
3. Aviation Security ID Card (ASIC)

You will need your ARN before you can start your other applications. We recommend starting these processes around 6 weeks out from the course start date to allow enough time for everything to be finalised. 

Would you like to experience flying before you start a course? Townsville Flight Training conducts Trial Introductory Flights (TIF) where you get to fly the aeroplane. This also gives you an opportunity to see our facilities and chat to an instructor about the course. 

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