Converting Pilots
Do you already hold a pilot licence, certificate, or have other flight experience?
Recreational Aviation Australia accepts previous flight experience towards the issue of a Recreational Pilot Certificate (RPC) so you can fly RAAus aircraft within Australia.
Conversion to a RAAus RPC can be made from Australian or overseas pilot licences, including conversions from other sport organisations including SAFA, ASRA & GFA. Conversion for experienced pilots is typically quick and simple, and can be arranged at one of our Flight Training Schools across Australia.
In order to convert to a Recreational Pilot Certificate you must:
- Be a financial member of Recreational Aviation Australia
- Meet the minimum flight experience requirements for the issue of an RAAus RPC
- Complete a minimum of 5 hours flight time, including 1 hour PIC in an RAAus registered aircraft, or we will recognise previous experience if you have already completed 5 hours flight time, including 1 hour PIC in an aircraft capable of being registered with RAAus (<600KG MTOW).
- Complete the RAAus converting pilot exam
If you have any further questions about converting to a RAAus RPC, do not hesitate to contact us, or get in touch with one of our Flight Training Schools to arrange conversion! You can also download our Converting Pilots publication.