Trial Flight
Try flying before you commit
From $385
- C172 or Warrior trial flight: $385
- SR22 trial flight: from $594
- Hands-on flying time with an instructor
Pricing & Costs
Hourly rates, typical total cost for each licence, and what affects your final bill. Based at Bankstown, Sydney.
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Package prices
Package availability and inclusions may depend on aircraft, instructor availability and training progress.
Beginner Package
Perfect first step into flying
$4,864$4,500
- 8 hours Dual Flight Training
- 6 hours Ground Brief
- Basic handling, take-off, landing and circuits
- Price includes landing fees and GST
First Solo Package
From zero to first solo
$9,445$8,500
- 15 hours Dual flight
- 12 hours Ground Theory
- GELP/pre-solo English assessment and internal solo exam
- Price includes landing fees and GST
RPL Package
First licence pathway
$20,755$19,300
- 35 hours Flight Training
- 20 hours Ground Theory
- AELP and Internal Exam (solo)
- Price includes landing fees and GST
- Expiry date: 2 years
Hour Building Package (20 hours)
20 hour block
$7,500
- 20 hours aircraft hire
- Flexible scheduling
- Excludes landing, parking and air services
- Expiry date: 1 year
Hour Building Package (30 hours)
30 hour block
$11,100
- 30 hours aircraft hire
- Flexible scheduling
- Excludes landing, parking and air services
- Expiry date: 1 year
Hourly rates
Cessna 172
Dual
$465
Solo
$385
Private
$330
Landing
$28
PA28 Warrior
Dual
$465
Solo
$405
Private
$385
Landing
$28
PA28 Archer
Dual
$485
Solo
$405
Private
$385
Landing
$28
PA32 Saratoga
Dual
$660
Solo
–
Private
$525 (wet)
Landing
$40
Cirrus SR22 G6
Dual
$940
Solo
–
Private
$700 (dry)
Landing
$40
Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
Dual
–
Solo
–
Private
POA
Landing
$85
| Aircraft | Dual | Solo | Private hire | Landing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 | $465 | $385 | $330 | $28 |
| PA28 Warrior | $465 | $405 | $385 | $28 |
| PA28 Archer | $485 | $405 | $385 | $28 |
| PA32 Saratoga | $660 | – | $525 (wet) | $40 |
| Cirrus SR22 G6 | $940 | – | $700 (dry) | $40 |
| Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet | – | – | POA | $85 |
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ground Briefing | $100/hr (min 1 hr) |
| Instructor Only (Dual) | $165/hr |
| CASA Theory Exam (RPL / PPL / RPL Navigation / PIFR) | $195 (includes CASA fee) |
| Cancellation Fee | $100 |
| VFR or NVFR flight review | $210 |
| PIFR flight review | $300 |
| Life Jacket / Headset Rental | $25/each |
Typical total cost
Guide only. Each amount is the total to that milestone (includes previous training). Your final cost depends on hours, aircraft and extras.
Trial flight
One-off, no commitment
First Solo
15–25 hrs dual and ground briefing to first solo
Recreational Pilot Licence (First Licence)
35–50 hrs dual/solo + theory
Private Pilot Licence
65–90 hrs total from zero
Commercial Pilot Licence
200 hrs + theory, depends on path
What affects cost
- How often you fly (frequency affects retention and total time)
- Aircraft choice (C172/Warrior lower cost than SR22)
- Theory and exam fees (CASA, books, preparation)
- Medical and English assessment costs
- Packages and block bookings (can reduce effective hourly rate)
Get a personalised quote. Tell us your goal (RPL, PPL, CPL) and we'll outline costs.
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