RAaus to GA

[Guest OZiPilot]

Hi All,

 

I am sorry if this has been asked before but i was wanting some information on converting.

 

I am training at Moorabbin in a J160 under RAA, The school i am currently at does not have GA as yet.

 

When i get my pilot certificate what are the minimums and best route to go getting my GA PPL?

 

Cheers,

 

OziPilot

 

 

[503]

Why bother.only my opinion.i went the other way due to high costs etc etc,just need to be checked out include nav ,I don't think it would be hard ,ppl theory test maybe nav met etc.any ga instructors will be happy to take your money ,I mean tell you what's req.i now fly for 30$ per hr........

 

 

[shu77]

Have a look at this thread: http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/what-books-do-i-actually-need-to-go-from-raaus-to-ppl.43204/ theres some conversation in there on the topic, it seems to me the exact process is dependent of the school. I would look in the Sport Pilot mag for some schools listing GA-RAAUS and ask them

 

 

[bushpilot]

The schools vary a lot in their approach.. and required time (in their training syllabus) to switch over.

 

We start almost everyone in RA aircraft (except where the student wants only Tail-wheel instruction) and run them right through to attainment of their PC and X-country endorsement. Then we stick them in a GA aircraft (Cessna 152 or 172) and do what is effectively a type endorsement - with some basic instrument flying and controlled airspace - and finally a NavEx. This can add another 6 - 10 hours, or longer, depending on the individual. We also teach the GA BAK and PPL theory - usually in group workshops - but also one on one, if required.

 

The benefit of this approach is reduced cost overall (compared to doing all training from scatch on a GA a/c) and, on completion, the pilot can hire and fly either RA or GA a/c - usually determined by how many passengers that want to carry on a given day.

 

 

[Gnarly Gnu]

^ This is a great approach I think. You need to find an instructor / school that teaches both IMO.

 

 

[frank marriott]

^ This is a great approach I think. You need to find an instructor / school that teaches both IMO.

My opinion is exactly as quoted. Then you are less likely to go through a period of not recognising any RAA flight time (at least in some flight schools)

 

I went the other way in going from CASA licence to RAA licence and found it seamless but I have seen some of my friends having problems the other way

 

We all know the syllabus but different CFI's have their own opinions. It is more cost effective in my opinion if you don't have to argue

 

If your intention is to get a PPL then use a dual school otherwise it should not matter

 

FrankM

 

 

[ayavner]

My RAA school is one that teaches to the GA syllabus, and has relationships with some GA schools. The idea is that I can get my RAA cert + pax + nav, all to the GA standard (but cheaper) then go through sort of a "warm handoff" to another school where it would more or less be a matter of building up the required hours in a GA reg plane, PPL test, and checkride. Much cheaper than going GA from scratch, and you get to experience both worlds. And as pointed out above, you can choose to hire whatever is appropriate for the type of flight you want to do. I think its a great way to go, and its what I have planned.

 

Main thing is to be sure your RAA school teaches according to the "Day VFR Syllabus". PM me if you have questions from a student POV as it is what I am currently doing... others can advise from a school or CFI POV.

 

adam