AEROCHUTE TRAINING SCHOOL

The course in learning to fly the Aerochute is available from Aerochute Industries. 

To fly the Aerochute a Recreaction Aviation Australia (RAA) pilots license is required. The license is a group "D" and is covered in Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 95-32.

New pilots need to gain a minimum of 20 hours flight training from a licensed instructor. In 3 - 5 hours a novice can be flying solo with the balance of the training conducted under supervision of the instructor. This training includes:

• 20 hours flying time
• Powered Parachute flight theory
• Initial dual flight training conducted with instructor to solo
• Solo Training and Supervision
• Cross country flight
• High Altitude flight
• Pre-solo exam
• Pilots license exam
• Pilot practical flight test

The course is conducted at Werribee, Victoria.  If this location is inconvenient contact 03 93542612 for otheroptions.  The course consists of all flying and theory up to RAA licence standards.

Flying can only take place when the weather conditions are suitable, so it may be necessary to complete the flying training in stages.  As a general rule, most flying will take place during the early morning and evenings but in any case, when conditions are suitable.  Clothing required:  It is essential that you are prepared for the weather conditions.  Warm clothes: long pants or ski pants, jacket, gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen.  The medical standard required is that equivalent to obtain a motor vehicle licence.

  Please call to arrange a booking for yourself and friends for a Trial Instruction Flight.