Student Pilot Notes Website Signup:
- Click Register from the top menu to sign up as a new user
- Please allow 24 hours for your account to be activated. We need to confirm you are a current student of Aerostar Aviation
- Check you spam folder for the link to setup the password
Student Theory Study Books/Kit:
- My recommendation is the ‘Student Pilot Kit’ by Aviation Theory Centre
- It includes the red basic Theory Book, blue Flying Lesson book (important to read relevant chapter, before lesson), purple Radio Procedures and also a pilot logbook is included.
- We charge the RRP by the publisher (no charge for postage), and generally we have stock here
- https://aviationtheory.net.au/shop/student-and-recreational/student-pilot-kit/
- You are welcome to drop past anytime to purchase
CASA ARN (Aviation Reference Number)
- An aviation reference number (ARN) is similar to an account or customer number. You will need an ARN if you hold, or intend to hold, any licence, permission or authorisation with CASA.
- Make sure you can meet the identification requirements before you apply.
- Apply online for an ARN
CASA Aviation Medical:
- Before you go solo in an aircraft , we will need an aviation medical completed:
- For RPL (Recreational Pilots Licence): only a Recreational Aviation Medical Practitioner Certificate (RAMPC) from local GP
- For PPL (Private Pilots Licence): either a “Class 2” or “Class 2 Basic”
- A “Class 2 Basic” is a new option from CASA where you don’t need to go to a specific aviation doctor, however there are restrictions about what you can do with your Private Licence (maximum 5 passengers, daylight only, no instrument flying (i.e. cannot fly in cloud), no aerobatics, etc – generally most PPL pilots find the Class 2 basic suitable, and you can always “upgrade” your medical down the track
- Please refer to https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certification/aviation-medicine/classes-medical-certificates for how to get a Medical certificate.
- Refer to Designated Aviation Medical Examiners located in Australia (DAMEs) for your nearest Aviation Doctor (DAME)
English Language Standards:
- CASA have an Australian standard on general, or everyday English language proficiency for recreational pilots doing their flying training in Australian airspace
- Normally a candidate will gain a GELP (General English Language Proficiency) in order to commence flying trying.
- A recreational pilot must meet the GELP standard to be issued with a RPL.
- https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certification/individual-licensing/meeting-language-standards-flight-crew-and-student-pilots