RPL

[beapilot]

Hi all, I am newbie here. I am a foreign student who would like to get a RPL in Australia. I am a bit confused with the exam requirement of the RPL and what should I read for my self study. The information I found on the internet is quite contradictory.

 

If I want to get a RPL, I need to pass pre solo, pre area solo and BAK written exam. Do I need to take a radio exam?

 

Is the test held by casa or flying school? What flying school do you suggest in Sydney? Do you recommend the Clamback and Hennessy flying school? Thanks so much in advance for your help :)

 

 

[Happyflyer]

Hi all, I am newbie here. I am a foreign student who would like to get a RPL in Australia. I am a bit confused with the exam requirement of the RPL and what should I read for my self study. The information I found on the internet is quite contradictory. If I want to get a RPL, I need to pass pre solo, pre area solo and BAK written exam. Do I need to take a radio exam?

 

Is the test held by casa or flying school? What flying school do you suggest in Sydney? Do you recommend the Clamback and Hennessy flying school? Thanks so much in advance for your help :)

Yes there is a radio exam, also an English exam. The BAK exam is now the RPL exam (basically the same exam). All exams can be done at a flying School. The RPL exam is a CASA exam done online at the flying school. Sorry, can't recommend any schools in Sydney.

 

 

[beapilot]

Yes there is a radio exam, also an English exam. The BAK exam is now the RPL exam (basically the same exam). All exams can be done at a flying School. The RPL exam is a CASA exam done online at the flying school. Sorry, can't recommend any schools in Sydney.

Thanks for your reply. Should I choose Camden or Bankstown for my flight training?

 

 

[Ozfergie]

Thanks for your reply. Should I choose Camden or Bankstown for my flight training?

I know it's difficult trying to arrange things from o/s - but I would try to take a trial flight at both. Camden is much quieter - which is good for beginners but Bankstown has many more a/c movements which is good for building your experience. I would expect that the schools in Camden are a little cheaper and would be more flexible with their availability.

You might also want to try a couple of different instructors as their styles are all very different.

 

I took my RPL at Camden and enjoyed every moment.