Learn to Fly in Sydney
Cost, timeline and steps to get your pilot licence. Start with a trial flight from $330 at Bankstown.
Trial Flight Intro
Not sure if flying is for you? Book a trial flight — no commitment. You'll take the controls with an instructor from Bankstown in a Cessna 172 or PA28 Warrior. From $330. Perfect first step before RPL or PPL.
Cost overview
Cost range
Trial from $330. RPL ~35–50 hrs. PPL ~65–90 hrs. Dual from $465/hr. Full rates →
Timeline
RPL: a few months. PPL: often 6–12 months. Depends on how often you fly. Flexible scheduling.
Steps to get your licence
- 1
Book a trial flight
Experience flying with an instructor. From $330 at Bankstown. No commitment.
- 2
Get a medical
Class 1 or 2 from a CASA-designated doctor. Required before solo.
- 3
Choose your path
RPL (first licence), PPL (fly anywhere in Australia), or CPL (career).
- 4
Train with us
CASA Part 141 school at Bankstown. We guide you through to licence.
For full program details (First Solo, RPL, PPL, CPL, Instrument Rating) see Flight Training.
Requirements & medical
- Medical: Class 1 or 2 (CASA-designated doctor)
- Age: 15+ for solo, 17+ for PPL, 18+ for CPL
- English: ICAO Level 4 (aviation language)
- No prior flying experience required
Cost guide
| Stage | Guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Trial flight | From $330 | C172 or Warrior, 10% off applied |
| First Solo | ~15–25 hrs | Typically 1 month full time |
| RPL | ~35–50 hrs total | First licence, local flying |
| PPL | ~65–90 hrs total | Australia-wide private flying |
| CPL | 200 hrs total | Commercial licence |
Common questions
Ready to start? Book a trial flight or ask us anything.