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WANT
TO LEARN ?
If you have decided that you would like to learn to fly trikes,
Caboolture Microlights can provide all the training you need to obtain
your pilot certificate and beyond.
We
have experienced & friendly instructors who are passionate
about
microlight flying and two current model aircraft which are fully
insured - including for student solo use. This means there
is no
need to have your own aircraft to complete your
training though
you can learn in your own aircraft (provided it has equivalent
insurance cover to ours).
Our training is conducted in accordance with the
approved RA-Aus
syllabus and successful completion of the course results in
the
issue of a pilot certificate. This could take as little as 20 hours of
flying time (including 5 hours of supervised solo) though most
people require a bit longer.
Each
flight will be about an hour but they are booked for 90 minutes
duration to allow time for a pre-flight inspection of the aircraft and
to discuss the objectives of the lesson. At the end of the flight we
will also have a chat about how well you did.
It's much easier
to explain some of the concepts using a whiteboard and model
aircraft than whilst we are in the air. So, for about half of the
lessons we spend a bit of time in the classroom beforehand. Please
don't view this a chore - it will allow you to get much better value
from the time spent flying & also provides an
opportunity to
ask any questions you may have.
To qualify for your RA-Aus pilot certificate, it
is necessary
to pass a number of multiple-choice exams. You do need to do some
studying in your own to pass these but you'll get lots of help
& support from us so don't be put off. Spending a bit
of time
studying between lessons will also help you achieve goals in the air
quicker so its in your own interests to do so.
Most students try
to book at least one lesson per week but don't worry if this isn't
possible - we will work with you to organise a feasible schedule. For
students from further afield, it is possible to arrange with us to do
more intensive courses. We don't generally recommend more than
2
flights per day though. Whilst this might not sound much, if you aren't
tired after that we didn't push you hard enough !
Finally,
Caboolture Microlights take pride in our safe & responsible
approach to microlight flying. If you share this view we would love to
help on your journey to becoming a pilot. If you don't want
to
take your training seriously then please consider a different school or
even a different pastime.
OUR CHARGES
| Trial Instructional
Flight (45 mins flight time) |
$200
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| Trial Instructional
Flight (60 mins flight time) | $250 |
| Flight
Instruction (school aircraft) |
$192
per hour |
| Flight Instruction
(your aircraft) |
$78
per hour |
| Pre and Post flight
briefings* |
FREE |
| Classroom briefings* |
FREE |
| RA-Aus exams* |
FREE |
| Human Factors course
&
exam |
$100
per person |
| Aircraft Condition
Reports |
$150 |
| Biennial Flight Review
(school aircraft) |
$250
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| Biennial Flight Review
(your aircraft) |
$100
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When
comparing costs between schools, don't just look at the price of the
flying lessons - the briefings and exams which are free at
Caboolture Microlights could add almost $1000 to your training at other
schools.
* If exams & briefings are not taken as
part of a Caboolture Microlight flying course charges may apply.
Caboolture Microlights also offers a number of
services for the qualified microlight pilot -
- Cross Country endorsement
- Passenger endorsement
- 2-Stroke endorsement
- 4-Stroke endorsement*
- Radio endorsement*
- Biennial Flight Reviews
- Weightshift conversions for 3-axis
pilots
- Advanced Training
- Expedition planning
- Aircraft Condition Reports
*
(usually issued with pilot
certificate for Caboolture Microlight students)
"The
way you're first taught and learn a procedure is the way you will react
in an emergency. Its important to learn right the first time"
. Anon Flying Instructor
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