Advanced Ratings

Constant Speed Unit (CSU) Endorsement

As you start flying larger and fast aircraft you
will find most of these will have a CSU propeller
system. A CSU propeller system has a variable
pitch and thus provides better power
management and performance.

Combine this endorsement with a retractable
endorsement, or a glass cockpit check out, to
save time and money, as well as expanding
your options!

A CSU endorsement is a necessity for students who
wish to do a Commercial Pilot Licence. (CPL)


Retractable Undercarriage Endorsement

Most high performance aircraft utilise retractible
undercarriage systems.

This endorsement teaches you about the various
types of systems used in light aircraft, as well as
the practical aspects of using them including
emergency procedures for manual gear extension.


Tail Wheel Endorsement

Looking for something else now you have your
licence - why not come along and learn to fly
one of our tail wheel aircraft!

Aircraft to choose from include a Citabria, a
vintage Chipmunk, vintage Tiger Moth and a Pitts Special.

A tail wheel endorsement is fun and keeps the challenge in flying.


Aerobatic Rating

Aerobatics is the ultimate in controlling an aircraft.
It places high emphasis in setting accurate
attitudes and being able to control the aircraft in
all stages of flight.

Learning aerobatics is one of the most enjoyable
avenues in aviation and the skills learnt will
ultimately return to you by way of enjoying ALL
flying by feeling more confident and more "in
command" of any aircraft.


Night Visual Flight Rating

Why limit yourself to just daylight flying? The
Night VFR Rating allows you to fly at night in
good weather conditions.

Just the rating you need to get you flying before
the crack of dawn for that early start to the
holidays, or perhaps not having to worry as
much as you might have when you've discovered
that you are running out of daylight returning
from that trip away.


Multi-Engine Rating

A twin endorsement is a necessity for the budding
career pilot. Likewise many private pilots prefer
the extra speed and security of two engines.

Part of your initial training involves flying the
aircraft in the cruise, and landing it, with one
engine switched off!

With greater speed and seats a twin rating opens
up more options for a trip you may have planned.


Command Instrument Rating

Without a command instrument rating a pilot is
required to remain in visual meteorological
conditions at all times. Unfortunately, the
weather does not always permit this, so an
instrument rating may be obtained to enable
a pilot to fly in less than visual conditions.

This rating is a must for pilots who wish to
apply for entry in to the airlines!


Formation Rating

Enhance your precision flying skills by flying in formation. Your initial endorsement will be
conducted by teaching you the fundamentals
of basic pair formations.

Formation endorsement training is generally
done with two pilots who seek the endorsement
and two formation endorsed instructors.



Instructor Rating

Many pilots in pursuing a career choose flight
instruction either as a method of gaining
experience or as a career itself. You need to hold
your commercial licence and have to complete
a night rating or an instrument rating by
completion of the course.

Trainee instructors must undergo a course that
includes 50 hours of flying training, and
approximately 200 hours of theory.




If you have any questions feel free to contact one of our helpful instructors!