Choosing the Right Licence to Enhance Your Aviation Skills

1. CHOOSING THE CHOOSING THE RIGHT LICENCE TO RIGHT LICENCE TO ENHANCE YOUR ENHANCE YOUR AVIATION SKILLS AVIATION SKILLS Recreational Pilot Licence A recreational pilot licence (RPL) is required for fun and recreational flying, requiring at least 16 years of age, English proficiency, medical tests, and flight reviews. Flight Instructor Rating A flight instructor rating allows pilots to teach others to fly, offering training, endorsements, and multi-crew cooperation, requiring a pilot license, educational qualifications, and a flight test. Private Pilot Licence A Private Pilot Licence (PPL) requires at least 17 years of age, good English, and medical testing. Pilots can fly private aircraft, but cannot fly for employment or compensation. Instrument Rating An Instrument Rating is an advanced qualification allowing pilots to fly under Instrument Flight Rating rules, suitable for commercial aviation, air taxis, and charter flights. Commercial Pilot Licence A Commercial Pilot Licence, issued by the CASA, requires 150 flying hours and opens doors in the aviation business, allowing employment and access to larger aircraft, but also requiring high training costs. Air Transport Pilot Licence The Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is the highest level of pilot training, requiring 1500 flight hours, passing a written exam, flight test, holding a CPL, and required type ratings. learntofly.edu.au