
Recreational Pilot Licence
Your Ticket to Freedom
Your Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) will give you the freedom to take family and friends flying locally within 25 Nautical Miles of the aerodrome in a typical 2 or 4-seat aircraft, and is important stepping stone to your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or even your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
RPL Training Program
Your continued enjoyment of flying is contingent on not just being able to fly an aircraft but also, to safely operate an aircraft in complex real-world situations. Your training will focus on your knowledge, preparation, situational awareness, judgement and decision making, to ensure that you build the strongest foundation for your continued flying and development.
The syllabus includes sufficient flying for a typical part-time student to develop into a well-rounded pilot. Fixed price lessons allow you to budget and you have the flexibility to complete the Training Program at your pace. You can commence your RPL Training Program at any time, but you must be at least 15 years of age to go solo and 16 years of age to complete your Recreational Pilot Licence.
Your practical lessons will be complimented by 24/7 mobile online access to all briefings, demonstration videos, quizzes and practice exams required for your study on groundschool.com.au
(You need to be 155cm – 200cm tall and maximum 120kg)
Do your training in the 4-seat Cessna 172 and pass your Flight Test to obtain your RPL. This option is great if you are in a hurry or too big for the Sling. This option will give you the most time in the Cessna 172 and you will be proficient and comfortable in this aircraft.
RPL PATHWAYS
Pathway 1 - Cessna 172
Pathway 2 - Sling 2 & Cessna 172
(You need to be 155cm – 195cm tall and maximum 90kg)
After obtaining your Pilot Certificate in our Sling 2, transition over to the Cessna 172 to complete your RPL Flight Review. The best option if you are looking to continue to your CPL as it will give you the most time in your logbook and allows you to hour build towards your CPLp in the more economical recreational aircraft.
Your Next Steps
Book your Discovery Flight to experience the joy of flying firsthand.
Book a time to meet with a Senior Instructor so that we can best understand your needs, discover your passion and dreams and help you understand the best training pathway for you.
Further Opportunities
Navigation Endorsement to explore more of Australia.
Private Pilot Licence for freedom to see the world.
Recreational Flight Instructor Rating to launch your career.
Night VFR Rating for flexibility to fly at night.
Commercial Pilot Licence will give you control of your charter or airline career.