Learn to fly with LAA
Our Courses
We teach with two priorities in mind;
Safety & professionalism.
We cater to students with no flying experience, as well as seasoned pilots who want to convert to RAAus, conduct their Biennual Flight Review (BFR), or for general handling and proficiency checks.
We also offer the choice of pay-as-you-go RPC packages or discounted package deals, with everything included.
Book your Trial Introductory Flight experience for just $200.00!
Pricelist
(Effective 1st May 2023)
All prices include GST & fuel / oil (if applicable)
RPC Packages
RPC Packages
| Swan Hill & Warracknabeal | $15,000 incl. GST |
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| Payment 1: Pre-solo RPC | $7,500 |
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| Payment 2: Advanced RPC | $7,500 |
| Payment 3: X-Country (optional) RPC | $7,500 |
Note: Packages are comprehensive & include RPC theory text books, VFRG Guide, Part 91 Plain English guide, ground theory tuition, pilot’s headset, all required exams, maps as applicable, RPC flight tests, all flight time required to meet RAAus flight time & competency requirements. Please ask us for detailed breakdown. Discounts may apply for multiple students enrolling as a group.
RAAus RPC minimum hours:
20hrs Dual + 5hrs Solo flight time.
Aircraft Hire
Aircraft Hire
| Type: | Jabiru J-160C (95kts cruise, 130 litres fuel capacity @ 18lph) |
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| Swan Hill | $175.00 per hour (VDO) |
| Warracknabeal | $175.00 per hour (VDO) |
Note: Packages are comprehensive & include RPC theory text books, VFRG Guide, Part 91 Plain English guide, ground theory tuition, pilot’s headset, all required exams, maps as applicable, RPC flight tests, all flight time required to meet RAAus flight time & competency requirements. Please ask us for detailed breakdown. Discounts may apply for multiple students enrolling as a group.
RAAus RPC minimum hours:
20hrs Dual + 5hrs Solo flight time.
Instructor Rates (flight & ground theory)
Instructor Rates (flight & ground theory)
| Swan Hill & Warracknabeal | $100.00 per hour (casual) |
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| Swan Hill & Warracknabeal | $400.00 Half day (5 hrs) |
| Swan Hill & Warracknabeal | $800.00 Full day (10 hrs) |
Note: Packages are comprehensive & include RPC theory text books, VFRG Guide, Part 91 Plain English guide, ground theory tuition, pilot’s headset, all required exams, maps as applicable, RPC flight tests, all flight time required to meet RAAus flight time & competency requirements. Please ask us for detailed breakdown. Discounts may apply for multiple students enrolling as a group.
RAAus RPC minimum hours:
20hrs Dual + 5hrs Solo flight time.
Theory books, accessories, theory courses
Theory books, accessories, theory courses
| Visual Flight Rules Guide | $65.00 |
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| ATC Pilot logbook | $45.00 |
| BAK Student Pilot Manual | $100.00 |
| VNC / VTC / WAC Suite | $65.00 |
| CRP Computer rotating | $65.00 |
| Bob Tait RAAus X-Country | $100.00 |
| NAV theory Package | $250.00 |
| Part 91 Plain English guide | $15.00 |
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| Flying Training Manual | $100.00 |
| Pilot Headset (passive) | $275.00 |
| ERSA | $50.00 |
| Rotating plotter | $20.00 |
| RPC Package | $500.00 |
| BAK theory Course | $600.00 |
The RPC
(Recreational Pilot Certificate)
The RPC is an Australian recognised certificate that allows pilots to fly in command of an aircraft under 600kg maximum take off weight (MTOW) that is registered with RAAus (Recreational Aviation Australia).
While the certificate offers the opportuinity to fly various categories of light aircraft, such as Weight Shift or Powered Parachutes, Light Aircraft Academy focuses on 3-axis types (conventional aircraft).
The RPC allows a pilot to fly within 25nm of the original point of departure. While this is a perfect starting point, a Cross-Country endorsement is required to fly anywhere in Australia (outside controlled airspace).
Other endorsements available include Passenger Carrying, Formation flying, In-flight Adjustable Propeller and Retractable Undercarriage endorsement.
The minimum flying hours required to obtain an RPC are 20 hours dual flight instruction plus 5 hours solo, while the cross country endorsement requires 12 hours of flight instruction (including 2 hours of solo).
Of course there is classroom theory (all included in our packages), some home study and practical ground-based instruction involved in learning to fly (also included)! But don’t worry, we will guide you through this process and ensure that you achieve all the required in-flight and classroom-based competency requirements.
And importantly, the RPC qualification allows you to easily transition to a full CASA license (RPL, PPL and CPL) cheaply and seamlessly!
