To get your private licence from a zero hours starting point you would need to spend about two weeks with us in Alice Springs. During this time you would have a minimum of 16 hours flight instruction and, provided your progress is satisfactory, a flight-test. Theory instruction and tests are conducted in the mornings after flying.

We tailor our training to suit your individual needs and charge either hourly or per-flight rates depending on the components required. If we provide all elements of the training — including the balloon, instructor, crew, and vehicle — the indicative cost to achieve a Private Pilot Certificate is approximately AUD $28,000 to $30,000. This cost may be lower if you already have prior experience or your own equipment.

Accommodation is your responsibility. There are plenty of good, economical places to stay. We are happy to make recommendations and bookings.

We generally have very reliable weather and a great training area. Conditions allow approximately 300 flying mornings per year.

There are only 2 power lines and one sealed road.

We lease the area we fly so there are no landowner relations issues.

We fly in friendly controlled airspace, which allows for no pressure experience in radio procedures.

There are 5 instructors on staff so availability is not a problem and you will benefit from a broader base of experience than is generally available to students. Progress is constantly reviewed by the Chief Flying Instructor.

Most of our training is conducted between April & September.

To get your Australian commercial licence requires a minimum of 75 hours flying experience plus 8 hours advanced training.