Remote Area Course
Did you learn to fly in the big smoke?
Have you learnt to fly in a place where all your landings are on paved runways or at regional airports?
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Do you lack experience flying analogue, industry relevant aircraft?
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The North Queensland Aero Club lends itself to some of the best areas for further developing your flying skills. With a fleet of C172’s, C182’s and a C206, we offer the opportunity to land and take off on many different types of runway surfaces in aircraft that make up the majority of commercially operated aircraft in GA. Coupled with the need to consider tropical weather patterns and mountainous terrain, this course provides the perfect foundation for pursuing a job in the general aviation industry.
What you will learn
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Soft and Short Field Takeoff and Landing Techniques for the C182 or C206
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How to determine Strip Suitability
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How to operate on Grass, Dirt, Gravel and Paved airstrips
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The effects of Density Altitude
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Flying in the vicinity of Mountainous Terrain
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Understanding Tropical Weather Patterns
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Navigation in remote areas and handling GPS or Instrument failures
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How to use the HF radio
About the Course
Course Duration:
Two Days
Availability:
On Demand
Delivery:
One on One or Group
Aircraft:
Cessna 182, or Cessna 206
Flight Time:
5 Hours (or 7 hours if Cessna Familiarity Training is required)
Briefing Time:
2 - 3 Hours
Where you will fly
Day 1*:
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Mareeba (YMBA) - Bitumen
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Atherton (YATN) - Grass
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Mt Garnet (YMRT) - Dirt
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Dimbulah (YDIM) - Gravel
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Mareeba (YMBA) - Bitument
Day 2*:
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Mareeba (YMBA) - Bitumen
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Chillagoe (YCGO) - Bitumen
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Wrotham Park (YWMP) - Dirt
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Mareeba (YMBA) - Bitumen
*Subject to weather and operational availability
Hours & Cost
Remote Area Training in a Cessna 182
$3,590*
*Involves approximately 5 hours flying plus 2 hours briefings, landing at 5 bush strips.
($4,860 if familiarity training is required)
Remote Area Training in a Cessna 206
$3,800*
*Involves approximately 5 hours flying plus 2 hours briefings, landing at 5 bush strips.
($5,170 if familiarity training is required)
The above costs will be reduced if you are a current member of the North Queensland Aero Club.
Anyone is welcome to sign up to become a member, this will also allow you to private hire our aircraft at a reduced rate.