Question 1

Costs

Accepted Answer

Trial Instructional / Introductory Flight (TIF, approx 30 mins) $300
Instructional (includes supervised solo flights) $400 per 2hr session
Minimum cost to Pilot Certificate (20 hrs – $8000 no previous experience)
Training manuals (BAK, Human Factors, logbook) As published
Theory lessons as required $145 per hr
Exams $145 per hr
Student Pilot Membership RA-Aus: 18yrs or less - $209 / 18yrs and above - $335 per annum + $32 joining fee 
Cross Country navigation rates - flight times @ $400 per hr, Brief/debrief @ $145 per hr
NB - RA-Aus and AAA reserve the right to alter their fees and charges at any time.

Question 2

Flying sounds hard. Can I really do it?

Accepted Answer

You might think that becoming a pilot is beyond your capabilities, however, we believe that anyone with reasonable aptitude and the commitment to make a small investment, can become a private pilot. The joy of flight and piloting an aircraft is a very achievable goal for most people and quite affordable.

Question 3

Location

Accepted Answer

Jindabyne Randall Community Aerodrome is situated on Tinworth Drive off the Barry Way (opposite the Sport & Rec Facility). There are no food outlets on site and it is recommended that all visitors bring their own as required. Please note that the airfield is not attended on a regular basis. It is important for visitors/students to phone well in advance if they are planning on visiting Alpine Aviation Australia. Weather (wind and/or cloud/precipitation) plays a critical role in any decision as to whether it is safe to fly. To avoid disappointment and unnecessary travel, please contact Alpine Aviation Australia before coming to the airfield.

Question 4

What to Wear

Accepted Answer

Wear comfortable clothing. Jackets and ties are not recommended. The aircraft does have some thermal control. Sneakers/walking shoes – no thongs or bare feet. Caps assist with glare and headsets. No hats with rims. Gloves not required.

Question 5

Insurance

Accepted Answer

AAA carries Public Liability Insurance and passenger liability($5m) for its Jabiru aircrafts
RA-Aus carries Member Insurance for Public Liability ($10m) and passenger (including student pilots) liability to $250,000.
Pilots-In-Command currently have no insurance cover and fly at their own risk.

Question 6

Medical Requirements

Accepted Answer

Pilot Certificate – health standard equivalent to that required for the issue of a private motor vehicle driver's licence in Australia