What is the Going Flying School Holiday Course?
This is a course designed to give students who want to make aviation their career, a head start. It's the smart way for budding aviators to get a taste of flying – because they actually get in the air and learn the basics. Students can then make an informed choice about becoming a career pilot or a recreational flyer.
Who can do the course?
Just about anyone who is capable of controlling an aircraft. Our focus is on school students who can't wait to get started on their aviation career, but maybe you’ve enjoyed a Trial Instructional Flight (TIF) and want to learn more. You don’t need a medical or a licence application so it’s a straightforward way to get started.
What does the course involve?
Smartair instructors teach the basics of flying - both practice and theory - over a 5 day period. Students receive 5 hours' flying time and 5 briefings for an all-inclusive fee of $1200. Classes are limited to 3-5 students and run from 0800-1730 each day from Smartair's base at Albury or Bathurst Airports.
Each morning, after a collective briefing on that day's exercise, students take to the sky, in turn, with the instructor beside them. After flying, it’s right back down to earth because students need to study modules from the supplied theory books to cover the syllabus required for the Pre-Solo exam.
All Going Flying course graduates will have passed the pre-solo theory exam, which is a pre-requisite for the General Flying Progress Test (GFPT).
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Course outline
Practical component
Effects of controls
Straight & level
Climbing & descending
Turning
Stall recovery
Theory component
Aerodynamics
Air law
Emergency procedures
Radio theory
Download the course notes here.
How do I learn more?
After completing the Going Flying School Holiday Course, the logical progression is to enrol in our Going Solo course in the next school holidays. This course includes revision, simulator training, more theory and flying circuits.
After Going Solo, you are well on the way to completing your GFPT. After that you'll progress to using charts and navigation aids, and work towards your Private Pilot Licence. Then a Commercial Pilot Licence, Night Rating and Multi Engine Instrument Rating are all within reach.
Just ask your instructor for more details about
further training.
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