General Entry Requirements
To start training toward your RPL, you must be:
- at least 16 years old; and
- able to speak and understand English to at least an upper intermediate level; and
- meet any criteria specified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Criteria
To receive approval to undertake flight training for this course, applicants must:
Note: An ARN is a simple process that involves corresponding with CASA and obtaining a unique CASA identifier. Please refer to the Aviation Reference Number (ARN) section on CASA’s website for instructions.
- be eligible to obtain a Recreational Aviation Medical Practitioners Certificate; and
Note: A valid Class 1 medical certificate is a is highly recommended if you are considering training toward a CPL. Details and further information are available from CASA – https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals/medical-certificates.
- be eligible to obtain an Australian Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC); and
Note: Obtaining an ASIC requires police clearance by way of a background criminal check that can include:
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- National police check
- Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission criminal assessment
- Australian Security Intelligence Organisation national security assessment
- Department of Home Affairs Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system check
If you have significant criminal history, you may not be eligible to hold an ASIC.
ASIC applications require support for operational needs. This is provided to you by us after your successful enrolment along with instructions for lodging an ASIC application.
- have sufficient English language ability to pass the aviation General English Language Assessment (GELP). This can be arranged and conducted in-house for your convenience.
Note: CASA has requirements for the minimum standards of English language. Trainees will undergo testing to gain CASA certification (at a minimum of level 4) of their aviation English standard during the early stages of the course if intending to continue on to the PPL training stage.
Additional Information:
You will need a CASA Aviation Reference Number in order to get your aviation medical and English results. The ARN is simple and free. Apply for your ARN on the CASA website.
The RPL has several restrictions regarding passengers and flights that may be undertaken and is not internationally recognised. To gain additional independence, RPL holders will usually undertake additional training that is included in the PPL phase, or work toward gaining their PPL. Please seek additional information from the RPL page of the CASA website.
Expanding Your RPL Privileges
Once you hold your RPL, you can add endorsements like:
- Controlled Aerodrome (RPCT)
- Controlled Airspace (RPCA)
- Flight Radio (RPFR)
- Recreational Navigation (RPNA)
These endorsements allow you to extend your flying privileges to controlled airspace, navigation beyond 25 NM, and radio use.
General Entry Requirements
To start training toward your RPL, you must be:
- at least 16 years old; and
- able to speak and understand English to at least an upper intermediate level; and
- meet any criteria specified by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Criteria
To receive approval to undertake flight training for this course, applicants must:
Note: An ARN is a simple process that involves corresponding with CASA and obtaining a unique CASA identifier. Please refer to the Aviation Reference Number (ARN) section on CASA’s website for instructions.
- be eligible to obtain a Recreational Aviation Medical Practitioners Certificate; and
Note: A valid Class 1 medical certificate is a is highly recommended if you are considering training toward a CPL. Details and further information are available from CASA – https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/aviation-medicals/medical-certificates.
- be eligible to obtain an Australian Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC); and
Note: Obtaining an ASIC requires police clearance by way of a background criminal check that can include:
-
- National police check
- Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission criminal assessment
- Australian Security Intelligence Organisation national security assessment
- Department of Home Affairs Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) system check
If you have significant criminal history, you may not be eligible to hold an ASIC.
ASIC applications require support for operational needs. This is provided to you by us after your successful enrolment along with instructions for lodging an ASIC application.
- have sufficient English language ability to pass the aviation General English Language Assessment (GELP). This can be arranged and conducted in-house for your convenience.
Note: CASA has requirements for the minimum standards of English language. Trainees will undergo testing to gain CASA certification (at a minimum of level 4) of their aviation English standard during the early stages of the course if intending to continue on to the PPL training stage.
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