It is possible to achieve the RA-Aus Pilot Certificate with just 20 hours of in-flight instruction! If you would like to be able to fly an aeroplane then check out the LEARNING TO FLY GUIDE on the RAAus web site. www. Raa. asn.
au It provides a broad overview of what is involved in learning to fly in the friendly, fun world of Australian recreational aviation, administered by Recreational Aviation Australia Incorporated.
RAAus Aircraft only have two seats, must weigh less than 600 kg (including the pilot and passenger), and generally do not fly into controlled airspace. They may not fly at night, and they may not fly in cloud. Pilots must belong to RAAus, and RAAus issues their pilot certificate.
A pilot certificate entitles the holder to fly within 25 nm of the aerodrome, and may be endorsed to take passengers once he or she has 10 hours in command.
To remove the 25 nm restriction, a Cross Country endorsement is required. Cross country training requires another 10 hours of dual cross country navigation training, 2 hours solo navigation, some additional theory to be learned, and a flight test.
The cost of a cross country endorsement would be a further $2700.