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Flying is fun at Airsport QLD.
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Our School

Airsport Queensland is available for one - on - one professional flight instruction all year round. You can choose to take your flight training at a pace that suits you. We operate under Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Both of these organisations require you, the student, to do a minimum of 15 hours dual flight instruction with a qualified instructor and a minimum of 5 hours solo flying training.

Airsport QLD is a fully R.A.Aus approved flying school - (see us listed at www.raa.asn.au).

We are certified to train pilots to the basic RAAus pilots’ level plus the following endorsements:

  1. cross country
  2. passenger
  3. high speed (over 80kts)
  4. low speed (under 80kts)
  5. tricycle
  6. tail wheel
  7. radio
  8. formation
  9. retractable UC
  10. in-flight adjustable prop
  11. two stroke
  12. human factors
  13. controlled airspace (when approved)

We specialise in GA licence to RAAus licence conversions (min 5 hrs only, no medical required).

  • Owner/CFI Greg Neale has Cert IV, TAA 4014 nationally recognised training & assessment qualification.
  • RAAus approved Human Factors teacher/trainer.
  • Airsport QLD employs very experienced instructors – (see personnel section for further details).
  • Our aircraft are engineer maintained & fully insured.
  • We offer low dual & private hire rates.

How to get a licence and Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Q1: What are the requirements to begin and gain an RAAus licence?

    A1: The requirement to gain a student licence is that the applicant must be eligible for an Aust driver’s licence.

    A2: Also the applicant is responsible for maintaining their health to a standard required to operate an aircraft.

    A3: All students from Sept 2008 will be instructed in Human Factors to improve safety & are required to pass a Human Factors exam before gaining their licence.

    A4: The student must be over 15 yrs of age to gain their licence (can become a student pilot at younger age than 15 yrs).

  2. Q2: How long does it take to gain a basic licence?

    A1: Min regulation time required is 20 hrs total (15 hrs dual, 5 hrs solo). However the training is competency based, not hours based; realistically most beginners with no previous flying experience take 25–30 hrs for the basic licence. Students may choose to fly 1-2 hrs per week or do a condensed course over 2-3 week period.

  3. Q3: What are the set-up costs & what training manuals etc are required?

    A1: Set-up cost is around $350 AUD (prices may change without notice). This includes RAAus student membership of $160 per annum including basic insurance, theory training manual $120, VFR flight guide & log book $70 (no ASIC security card required at this stage).

  4. Q4: Where & how does the basic licence allow a pilot to fly?

    A1: The basic RAAus licence allows the pilot to fly up to 25 NM from home base aerodrome.

    A2: Various endorsements such as passenger rating can be added to the basic licence as the pilot gains more experience.

  5. Q5: What is required for a pilot to fly further than 25 NM?

    A1: A pilot with a basic licence can then receive a ground training course on navigation with min 10 hrs flying training time, generally 6-8 hrs dual, 3-4 hrs solo, after a flight test a cross country endorsement is given.

  6. Q6: What exams and types of assessment must be completed?

    A1: There are 4 exams for basic licence – these are: pre-solo/air legislation; radio procedures; human factors; basic aeronautical knowledge. The study manual, ground briefings, visual flight guide & a good amount of home study generally enable enough knowledge to be gained to achieve the required standard. One to one extra tuition at further cost is available if required. Exams are multi-choice. The training system is competency based; if a student does not achieve competency in a certain area then that area is identified and specific training is given so competency is achieved. The exams are an assessment of competency as well as a test of a required standard. The exams in different formats may be sat a number of times until the desired competency is achieved.

  7. Q7: What is the cost of a basic licence?

    A1: Min legal flying time to achieve a licence is 20 hrs, cost based on 20 hrs would be $4450AUD based on Tecnam aircraft. (NB: Stats show the average to be 25 hrs to achieve a licence). Prices may vary without notice.

  8. Q8: How does a student start?

    A1: Book a trial instructional flight at Airsport Qld where an assessment will be conducted including a personal trial of the controls of the aircraft in flight.

COST FOR A TRIAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT - $85 AUD for ½ hr ON ANY AIRCRAFT

To book your flight phone CFI Greg Neale on (07) 5463 4028 or email gn@airsportqld.com.au

Contact Details

Airsport QLD
Hangar 1 Degen Road Boonah Airfield
Postal Address
25 Liverpool Street,
North Ipswich,
Queensland 4305

Contact Us at
+61 07 5463 4028
 Fax (07) 3201 4412
OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK TUESDAY TO SUNDAY

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Human Factors Training a specialty! Contact us for cost of course. Phone Airsport QLD now for bookings on +61 07 5463 4028!!!

Flight Instructor Training

Airsport QLD periodically offers Flight Instructor Training! Phone/email us for details.