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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Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane (CPL)
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 and Cessna 182T. This course is pay as you go.
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The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is the minimum qualification you require to earn an income as a pilot. The commercial pilot stage of your flight training will broaden your understanding of how to handle an aircraft in a safe and efficient manner. Progress to fly the dependable and charter ready Cessna 182T Skylane where you will also attain the Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC) endorsement.
Work towards your new career in the skies with SFC’s flexible study pathway.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
Fly anywhere within Australia and the world
Fly clear weather conditions during the day
Pilot single engine aeroplanes
Earn a living as a pilot (paid flying work)
Hold the CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Hold the CASA Manual Propeller Pitch Control (MPPC) design feature
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Piper Archer TX
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Cessna 182T
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*Estimated pay as you go price if the syllabus is completed without any repeats.
Study Mode: Face-to-Face
Location: Bankstown Aerodrome (Sydney, Australia)
Total Flight Training Hours: 702 Hours
Duration: 24 months based on 2 lessons per whours study per week) | Part Time
Intake for 2023: Start anytime
Cost: AUD $130,000*
*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 Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), you must first sit your CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) exams.
The exam will test your knowledge on 7 different subjects:
1. CMET (Meteorology)
2. CNAV (Navigation)
3. CLWA (Flight rules and air law)
4. CADA (Aerodynamics)
5. CFPA (Operation, performance and flight planning)
6. CSYA (Aircraft general knowledge)
7. CHUF (Human factors)
You have 2 years to pass all 7 subjects, starting on the date of your first CPL subject pass. The exams incur an additional expense and cost approximately $162 each.
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
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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 Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane (CPL).
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 Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane (CPL). 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. This will hold your position in the course.
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.
