Originally Posted by
Aussie Bob
Good idea!
They already sort of are. It took just 6 weeks and $2500 for me to get a "one man band" Part 141 flying school up and running using the CASA ops manual and syllabus
They already have that, all they need to do is get a CASA RPL (pretty well just paperwork and some IF and a flight review) then get a CTA endorsement on same. Voila they can fly their 24 registered aircraft into CTA. A Part 140/141 school that assists in the process does help and there are quite a few. How easy do you want it?
If Part 61 is really about ICAO harmonisation, then harmonise! You only need a part 141 / 142 like arrangement if you deliver the shortened PPL/CPL courses or doing ATPL/ Multi Crew Training. Your one man band school would’ve cost you nothing, don’t forget about the ongoing audits etc and the associated costs.
As for RAA CTA, glider pilots currently have access without the need to gain an RPL or hold a CASA medical.