- Bankstown, Camden, Shellharbour Airports
- info@pilottraining.au
From Your First Solo Flight to Airline Captain
All pilot training courses, designed to propel you towards a successful and fulfilling career in the skies.
The premier flight training school on the NSW south coast, located at Shellharbour Regional Airport in the Illawarra 20 minutes south of Wollongong and 1hour and 30mins south of Sydney
NSW Air Flight Training provides an educational vocation for all ages and skill level with a professional service from qualified and experienced pilots.
NSW Air Flight Training caters for the training needs of those who aspire to a career in aviation as a Commercial pilot or Airline pilot, as well as for the training and advancement of Private pilots seeking the enjoyment of aviation for recreation and adventure.
NSW Air Flight Training Pty Ltd provides all the flight and ground training components associated with the issue of the Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) for domestic and international students.
This is where the journey begins!
Why not try a short Trial Instruction Flight (TIF), with you at the controls? It’s yours any time you like. Your instructor will show you many of the basics, and you can enjoy the view at the same time.
- Trial Instructional Flight Packages (40 minutes , or 60 minutes in either a Piper Archer or Piper Cherokee (Mini brief, pre-flight aircraft safety check, flight and head set hire also included in package). This flight can be logged and goes towards your overall flight hours.
After the TIF, if you decide you wish to continue flying training, there are a few things which we recommend you do. They are as follows:
- Aviation Medical Check with Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (www.casa.gov.au/aviationmedicine)
- Apply for Aviation Reference Number (ARN) and Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
- Pilot Log Book which can be purchased from NSW Air.
- Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Textbook for self study, NSW AIR carries stock of these.
After the TIF, if you decide you wish to continue flying training, there are a few things which we recommend you do. They are as follows:
Aviation Medical Check with Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (www.casa.gov.au/aviationmedicine)
Apply for Aviation Reference Number (ARN) and Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
Pilot Log Book which can be purchased from NSW Air.
Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Textbook for self study, NSW AIR carries stock of these.
The Basic Flying Training programm will take you from your first lesson through to your Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL). This is a passenger carrying endorsement on your Student Licence and will allow you to take family and friends flying in the local flying training area.
This training is usually undertaken in either a Piper Archer or Piper Warrior.
Phase 1 – Training to First Solo
Flying Training– Effects of controls, straight and level, climbing, descending, turning, stalling, circuits, circuit emergencies. Typically 10 hour’s dual instruction.
Theory Training – Training to pass ‘PRE FIRST SOLO AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE’ examination. Either private study, TAFE or NSW Air ground school
First Circuit Solo Flight – In circuit area, you’ll never forget this one!
Phase II – Training to First Area Solo
Flying Training – Circuit solo consolidation, training area familiarisation, emergency landing procedures, advanced turning – 6 hours dual instruction & 4 hours solo flight
Theory Training – Training to pass ‘PRE AREA SOLO AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE’ examination. Either private study, TAFE or NSW Air ground school
First Area Solo Flight – in training area and you will find your own way home!
Phase III – Training to the RPL test
Flying Training – Advanced circuits, introductory instrument flying, bad visibility procedures, advanced emergency procedures. 9 hours dual instruction & 1 hour solo flight
Theory Training – Training to pass ‘BASIC AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE’ examination. Either private study, TAFE College or NSW Air ground school
RPL (Flight Test)
Phase IV – Private Pilot Licence
This phase of flying training consists of nine cross country flights including two of which are done solo. During this phase, you will learn now to plan and execute a cross country navigation exercise over different terrain and airspace.
This is designed to prepare you for the Private Pilot Licence which will allow you to fly anywhere in the country and even overseas if the flight is done in an Australian Registered aircraft.
Flying Training – Mix of short and longer flights. Check the weather, the best route, visual navigation, track keeping and radio procedures, fuel and load planning. It’ll all fall into place! Approximate : 19 hrs dual, 5 hrs solo
Theory Training – Gaining the theory knowledge required to pass the CASA private pilots examination (PPLA). Completed as either private study, TAFE or NSW Air ground school. Also study to pass Flight Radiotelephone Operator’s Licence Exam.
PPL Flight test – 2.5 hours dual cross-country.
The premier flight training school on the NSW south coast
NSW Air Flight Training
Cater for the training needs of those who aspire to a career in aviation as a Commercial pilot or Airline pilot, as well as for the training and advancement of Private pilots seeking the enjoyment of aviation for recreation and adventure
