Diploma of Aviation
(State/National Code 69856)
The course is full-time over a 12 to 15 month period, or it is possible to be done part time. Provided the student passes the exams and flight tests for the different levels, they will have logged around 200 hours of flying. These hours are broken down into phases with specific hours in each aircraft type for each level.
General Flying Progress Test (GFPT):
30 Hours Dual (C150/152)
10 Hours Solo
Private Pilots Licence (PPL):
20 Hours Dual
10 Hours Solo
5 Hours Simulator
Night VFR :
10 Hours Dual
Constant Speed/Retractable Endorsement (CSU):
3 Hours Dual (PA28R)
Make-up Time (Command)
50 Hours (Various)
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL):
6.5 Hours Dual (PA28R)
Multi-Engine Instrument Rating:
20 Hours Synthetic Trainer Dual
5 Hours Single Engine Dual
15 Hours Multi-Engine Dual
Total Hours: 185 Plus Flight tests.
Cost: $57,500.00
The cost includes all theory, text books, pre-solo, area solo, BAK and PPL theory exams, licence test fees for the first attempt only, initial issue of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) documents, basic navigation equipment, log book and maps.
The CPL and IREX theory exams are additional. However should the student require additional training or tuition, or have to re-sit any exam or flight test, then an additional cost will be charged at the current company rate plus 10%.
Costs quoted may vary in accordance with fuel and CASA charges (which are beyond our control).
Aerodrome and Airservices charges are not included. These charges are additional and will be billed separately.
On enrolment the student is required to pay a non-refundable administrative fee of $3000.00. This is not an additional fee. Fees may be paid in accordance with a schedule of payments provided by the school.
Refund policy- A seperate refund policy will be provided
The student will need to purchase a headset (which can be purchased through the school). The cost of the course does not include charges for medical examinations which must be completed and passed prior to commencement of the course. There are no subject pre-requisites or Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) cut off.
Accommodation on site is available on request.
For an enrolment form and interview for acceptance into the course, please contact TVSAs Chief Flying Instructor Peter Dow, on (03) 53695162 or email fly@tvsa.com.au.