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Aaron crosses the dog fence at Border Downs, south of Cameron's Corner; four hours from Wagga by Jabiru.

 TRAINING with us leads you to a Pilot Certificate that qualifies you to pilot small aircraft. These aircraft are easy to spot because they have a series of numerals as their registration (24-7103), as opposed to aircraft with letters (VH-). 

NO MATTER whether you are a "weekend warrior" or a future professional pilot, choosing to do your initial pilot training at Wagga in our Jabiru aircraft is an economical and effective way to become a pilot.

FLIGHT TRAINING is a significant personal undertaking. Enthusiasm and effort, along with a certain amount of grittiness, seems to be the formula.    

SOME LIMITS that apply to small aircraft ops. 1)No night flying  2)All flying is visual, so no flying in clouds.  3)No flying in control zones that exist near some city aerodromes.   4) Two seats max.

LESSONS often take the best part of two hours.  Pre-flight briefing, preparation of aircraft, an hour or so flying, followed by de-brief, will soak up the time.

DON'T FORGET to bring your drink bottle and sunnies. Aerodromes tend to be flat and windswept, so in winter, bring something warm to chuck on while you're wandering about. Of course, after an intense session of circuits and bumps, we'll have you sweating like a pig!

OUR AIRCRAFT are equipped with headsets but if you have your own, by all means, use them.

DURING the early stages of your training it is best if you are able to clearly observe the reactions of the aircraft to your control inputs. Atmospheric turbulence masks this desirable feedback. Therefore, we try to fly at times of smooth air. The autumn and winter months often produce beautiful 'still' days. However, during the hot months the best shot at good conditions is from dawn until nine or ten A.M.

BEST PROGRESS is made if you fly once a week or more. Many choose to take their time and fly less frequently. This is not a problem but does mean that some of each flying session is consumed in getting back up to speed, thus resulting in slower progress.

 

Enjoy the trip !

 

  USEFUL  WEBSITES 

 www.jabiru.net.au        Go here to download your own Pilots Manual for our J160C training aircraft.    

 www.casa.gov.au        This Commonwealth Govt. Dept. regulates aviation.  Explore the world of aviation regulations!    There is an archive of CASAs FLIGHT SAFETY magazine.....learn from others mistakes!      There are Civil Aviation Advisory Publications on various subjects of interest to aviators.  CAAP 166-1(0) is recommended study for all students.   www.casa.gov.au/wcmswr/assets/main/download/caaps/ops/166-1.pdf

www.airservicesaustralia.com           This is where you can access NOTAMs (for Wagga go to Area 22) and ERSA aerodrome information pages.   The online shop is where you can buy official and current publications such as ERSA, WAC, VTC and ERC.   

 http://www.aircraftpilots.com/tutorials/        John Brandon's tutorials are a FREE study resource.   The material provided in this excellent work is generally of reference standard.  That is to say, it is far more 'in depth' than the 'cut down' level of knowledge needed to pass exams for a Pilot Certificate or CASA Private Pilot Licence.  If you are the type who devours information, by all means use these tutorials as your primary text.   HOWEVER....if you are like most of us, buy a text (we carry them) as that will get you through the exams the quickest way.  We highly recommend that pilots study these tutorials by way of 'professional development'.