Newbie & Flying Training Advice (Merged)

[hazza4257]

Thoughts on RMIT Bachelor of Aviation for 2020?

I’ve applied for the RMIT Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Aviation) - Pilot Stream course for 2020 and am wondering what people’s thoughts are on it. I have also applied for Swinburne aviation so which one should I choose?

[Stickshift3000]

Originally Posted by albatraoz

Hey guys,

I'm a 28-year-old looking to change their career. Is anybody able to recommend a flying school in Sydney / Bankstown?[

I’m a decade older than you but did the same thing in Vic. My advice is to go and introduce yourself at several flying schools/clubs, and chat with the head flying instructor about your goals and the services they can offer you. These people, along with their colleagues, are who you’ll need a good relationship with to work towards your goals. Sometimes the smaller operations can offer more personalised services, at least that’s what I found.

For ab-initio (initial) flying training you can often get better value for your money at less busy uncontrolled (no tower) regional airports (even if it involves a longer commute), as you’ll be spending more time in the air and less time on the ground with the engine running ($$).

Go for it - it’s your own aviation journey, you’ll need to find what suits you best.

[ruralaviator]

Cadetships in Oceania

What are peoples opinions on the Pilot cadetships available in the Aus/NZ Region. Is it worth it vs going on the non sponsored track from general aviation to the airlines? Thanks in advance

[tail wheel]

Obviously not for yourself ruralaviator as your other post states: "I'm currently a captain flying the 747-400F out of Israel on an FAA Validation and my contracts up in December. I have 28,000 hrs with 13000 hours on the 747."

I assume the query is for a son or daughter? Reading these forums for 23 years, it is obvious no two opinions are the same, so what suits one may not suit another. Where does the potential student want to end up and do they have the aptitude and commitment to get there?

• Cadetships cost 50% to 100% more than the traditional flying school route.
• An aviation degree does not appear to be a pre requisite to airline employment.
• An airline job or airline front row seat on graduation is not guaranteed.
• I still don't understand how an airline college graduate to airline FO gets the required command hours and experience to ultimately obtain an ATPL and airline command?

Conversely, what is this general aviation track you speak of? For a variety of reasons - including over regulation and a Regulator determined to wipe out GA - it appears extremely difficult to find a worthwhile GA pilot job that offers security and aircraft type advancement to gain the required hours and experience for an airline job. Additionally, with Qantas and Virgin establishing commercial "pilot academies" and talking 250 to 400 pilot "graduates" per year, I suspect the transition from GA to airlines will be increasingly difficult in the future.

With all these new airline colleges, there will obviously be a demand for instructors, but the airlines are very reluctant to employ a pilot whose predominant experience is 2,000 one hour circuits in a SE aircraft.

Has your son/daughter thought of an alternate career with a real future - medicine, engineering, IT?

[A380flyer1]

I've been taking up flying lessons at Melton Flying School. Haven't looked in Essendon as been told they must fly to Point Cook airport and that time deducts from your flight lesson. They can't train from Essendon directly due to it being in the airspace of Tulla airport.

[Thumb War]

Originally Posted by Cailan

As I have no experience with real IFR to go from full glass back to steam does it face a disadvantage? Because I feel it would be similar cost to do it in a DA42 as apossed to a steam twin which are very common. But it would be easier to learn glass now and cheaper as not many full glass cockpits are around. Then when i need to do my review just do it in a steam gauge. But I'm worried about jumping in a barron after a DA42 and feeling overwhelmed or undertrained. Any suggestions or real life experience about these problems would be awesome?

Start with steam gauges and learn glass later - if and when you need it. As you said, there aren’t as many glass cockpits in the aircraft you’re talking about. It’s much easier to adapt from steam to glass rather than the other way.

[AvGeek7]

Sorry about the late reply - I haven't logged in here for a bit ..yeah I completely understand what you're saying.. I have flown into YSCB and YMDG a few times and yes you do get close to the hills (especially runway 30 for YSCB) ..

Yeah I have rescheduled the exam to January ..it will give me enough time to study and get it right! .

PS: I just gave my first CPL exam - Aerodynamics ..and passed it..so my confidence is back!

[Blueskys101]

Flight Training Essendon

Hey guy, looking at doing flight training at Essendon. Close to home so the extra costs will prob match up to fuel and travel time.. feel free to inbox me the good and bad experiences with the Essendon schools. Seems like one of the schools would like 50% up front or paid in full for rpl. Looking at going ppl eventually but wanted to learn close to home so I can get more than one lesson in a week. I know most of them use bacchus marsh training area but I guess I’m still learning as we are flying to bacchus marsh? Thanks for your imput and blue skys and safe flying to you all

[JohnnoP]

CPL exam results summary

Hey,
Does anyone know if when you complete all your CPL exams you are given a summary of results including passes and failures?
Upon completing a resit recently my print out with the KDR's made no mention of it being the second attempt! Just wondering how anyone would know how many attempts you've had.
Cheers.

[aviator777]

A Pre-requisite report is requested by some airlines. It shows all results. You can obtain one from CASA for a fee.

[JohnnoP]

Thanks for that. Just what I wanted to know!

[Window heat]

BE 76 for MECIR

Anyone know of a Beech Duchess for hire around the place? I’m looking for one to dry hire to complete a Multi engine Instrument Rating. They seem to be a bit tricky to find for hire only.

[AusCaptain]

Starting Advice

Hi there. Google search is your friend when it comes to particular companies. There are also a few good aviation sites that offer advice to guys and girls just starting out. ProAviationTips has a pretty good article about sussing out prospective flight schools called choosing a flight school near me or something like that. There is a good list of questions at the end to ask the staff when you meet them for the first time

[JoeBamborough]

Best Perth flight school??

Hi guys,

Was wondering what the general consensus is for the best flight school in Perth, WA?

I did a few hours at Thunderbirds a couple years ago but had to stop due to some personal / work issues, and it seemed quite good there but not sure if it is still around.

I'm now in a position where I can fully work towards my CPL, so any advice on the best school would be great.

Thanks,
Joe

[LoveGulfstream]

How to get a look inside a Gulfstream?

CPL student pilot here (currently have my PPL)
I aspire to someday fly a Gulfstream Jet & would really love to see one up close in real life.
What would be the best way to go about this?
I live in Brisbane so YBAF, YBBN, & YBSU are all within driving distance for me.

I'm hoping maybe a Gulfstream pilot frequent this forum & perhaps could invite me to take a look?
Would of course be happy to shout a few beverages once off duty. it would be great to hear about your experience as a Gulfstream pilot.

Or should i try reach out to a charter company & ask them directly?
I worry if I'm not a paying customer, they would just see me as a waste of their time.

Thanks for your time.
Kyle

[GoFlyAviation]

If any beginner pilots wish to look up 'The GoFly Fix: How to do a pre-flight inspection' you will find a FREE video showing a lot of these practical things mentioned above!

[out_of_balance]

Can anyone recommend Bini flight Training at Moorabbin? I haven't visited them but they seem like the only "non-sausage factory" on the field. I am wanting to get my PPL but avoiding large schools.

[JakeLeon]

CQUniversity

Thoughts on CQuniversitys bachelor of Aviation?

Their training provider in cairns seems to be Hinterland Aviation but I can't seem to find any information on them apart from their charter operations

[Nominal]

I haven't flown with them personally but have heard good things. It's often best to go in and have chat. Interair in YMEN is also worth consideration.

[lucky86]

UNSW Vs Griffith - Master of Av Mngt

Hello All,

I am considering studying Master of Aviation Management provided by UNSW or Griffith University this year.

Any suggestions/feedback from these courses? Thanks so much.