For friends and family of SFC members or aviation enthusiasts.
For Pilots outside Sydney wishing to utilise club facilities.
For those who want to fly with SFC.
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Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL)
RTO CODE: 90866
Flexible learning to suit your lifestyle.
*Based on 2 lessons per week. This self-paced course can be fast-tracked by increasing your weekly lessons.
Face-to-Face.
*Price based in the latest Piper Archer TX. This course is pay as you go.
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The Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) is the first licence you can obtain as a pilot enabling you to take flight solo or with friends and family within the local area. The RPL syllabus lays the foundation for all future training regardless of your end goal. All pilots learn the fundamentals of flight and aircraft handling in the RPL.
During the course, students learn how to handle the aircraft in all situations necessary for safe flight. This is a flexible course that can be undertaken at Sydney Flight College on a part-time basis.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will:
Be able to fly within 25 nautical miles of your departure airport
Be able to fly in clear weather
Be able to fly during the day
Be able to pilot single engine aircraft
Hold the CASA Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL)
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*Estimated pay as you go price in the Piper Warrior if the syllabus is completed without any repeats.
*Estimated pay as you go price in the Archer TX if the syllabus is completed without any repeats.
Study Mode: Face-to-Face
Location: Bankstown Aerodrome (Sydney, Australia)
Total Flight Training Hours: 50 Hours
Duration: 3 months based on 2 lessons per week (2 hours study per week) | Part Time
Intake for 2023: Start anytime
Cost: AUD $24,000* in the 2021 Archer TX or AUD $20,000* in the Piper Warrior.
*Estimated pay as you go price if the syllabus is completed without any repeats.
Fees: This course is self funded. Fees must be paid upfront per flight.
RTO Code: 90866
Prerequisites:
Before undertaking your flight test to obtain your Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), you must first sit your CASA Recreational Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) exam.
The exam will test your knowledge of the completed course units. You have 2 hours to complete the exam, and you must achieve at least 70%. The exam incurs an additional expense and costs approximately $174.
Preparation for your exam is through self-study; however, SFC offers ground theory courses to help you feel confident and fully prepared for exam day. Please contact us to let us know if you're interested in joining the course.
Personal Information
When you enrol at SFC, the collection, storage, use and disclosure of any personal information you provide are protected by legislation. Please refer to SFC’s privacy policy.
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Learn to fly with the best. The SFC team are always looking for interested and ambitious students. Take the next step in your aviation journey and apply for our Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL).
A chance for you to visit the clubhouse and college campus and check out our training fleet in person. A course advisor will explain all relevant information about the Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) and answer any questions you may have.
Club Membership
SFC is a non-for-profit flight school, and all students are required to hold a Full Club Membership. This will give you access to participate in flyaways, club events and discounts.
Application Form
To commence the Application Process, complete the SFC Application Form.
Allocation of Primary Instructor
Based on your availability, we will assign you a primary instructor. Your primary is your mentor throughout your training to help you achieve your goals.
Book in your first 2 lessons
We will book in your induction and first lesson (Effects of Control) to kick-start your training.
Don't limit yourself to an RPL. Instead, explore a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) for fewer restrictions and greater freedom.
