GENERAL FLYING PROGRESS TEST (GFPT)

This is the first step towards your Private Pilots Licence (PPL). It gives you the training and instruction required to take passengers on local flights.

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General Flying Progress Test (GFPT)

GFPT (General Flying Progress Test)

The GFPT enables you to fly solo with passengers within a restricted area (the training area).

At this stage you are still a student pilot.

GFPT – Flying Training
 

Basic aircraft handling including normal, crosswind, flapless and short field circuits,

glide approaches, steep turns, practice forced landings, instrument flying, precautionary

search, and stalls as well as other associated training.

CASA – Minimum Hours
 

15 hours Dual                                         $ 2,850

 5  hours Solo                                        $    650

Cost based on minimum hours                 $ 3,500
 

Realistic figure for the average student

30 hours Dual                                      $ 5,700

  7 hours Solo                                       $  910

  1 hour synthetic trainer                          $120

Realistic total cost                                  $  6,730

Other additional costs

Theory Course*                                   $310

Theory Text                                         $60

Student Manuals                                   $62

Logbook                                              $16

Student Pilot Licence                             $50

Security Check                                    $196

Medical                                              $138

Test Fee                                            $220

 

*Optional           

Please note: This course can also be completed as a flightcamp (No8)