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Your flight training journey
Explore your training pathway
TEAM Aviation trains, mentors and supports pilots through a clear, structured pathway to confident private flying.
Your personal journey is built around hands-on training, defined milestones, and real learning progressions — giving you clarity at every step.
Each level in the TEAM pathway unlocks new capability, flexibility and freedom in the skies.
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Your starting point as a pilot. The RPL builds the core skills needed to safely operate a fixed-wing aircraft and prepares you for solo flight and local operations.
Suitable For:
• New pilots beginning their aviation journey
• Students wanting structured, confidence-building trainingWhat You Will Learn:
• Aircraft handling and control
• Circuit operations: take-offs, landings and go-arounds
• Radio procedures, departures and arrivals
• Decision-making and safety fundamentalsTypical Training Time:
Most students complete the RPL in 35–45 hours of combined simulator and aircraft training.
Actual training time varies depending on lesson frequency and individual progress.What You Can Do With an RPL:
• Fly locally during daylight hours
• Operate a single-engine aircraft up to 1500 kg
• Carry passengers once competency is achieved -
The PPL unlocks true freedom in the skies. This stage builds your navigation, airspace, weather, and cross-country skills so you can fly anywhere in Australia under the VFR.
Suitable For:
• Students progressing from their RPL
• Pilots wanting full cross-country privilegesWhat You Will Learn:
• Navigation planning and cross-country flying
• Controlled airspace procedures
• Weather interpretation and fuel planning
• Emergency and abnormal operationsTypical Training Time:
Most students complete the PPL in 60–70 hours of total training following their RPL.
Training time varies based on navigation proficiency, solo requirements and weather conditions.What You Can Do With a PPL:
• Fly anywhere in Australia during the day (VFR)
• Carry passengers
• Begin advanced training such as NVFR or PIFR -
The NVFR rating expands your capability beyond daylight flying. You’ll learn to operate safely at night using disciplined procedures, instrument references and terrain awareness.
Suitable For:
• Licensed pilots wanting additional capability
• Students preparing for future IFR trainingWhat You Will Learn:
• Night departures, circuits and landings
• Navigation at night using LSALTs and terrain awareness
• Weather, visibility and human factors
• Night decision-making and safety proceduresTraining Structure:
Combines night circuits, navigation exercises and instructor-led briefings.
Training time varies based on experience and learning goals.What You Can Do With an NVFR:
• Fly at night under the VFR
• Increase safety and flexibility for travel -
The PIFR introduces instrument flying, giving private pilots the skills to navigate safely in reduced visibility and manage IFR procedures confidently.
Suitable For:
• PPL holders seeking added operational capability
• Private pilots wanting safer long-distance travelWhat You Will Learn:
• Instrument procedures and situational awareness
• Approaches, holds and missed approaches
• IFR planning, alternates and weather minima
• GNSS, PBN and cockpit management under IFRTraining Structure:
Includes simulator-based exercises and aircraft IFR procedures with instructor guidance.
Training time varies depending on previous experience and progression.What You Can Do With a PIFR:
• Fly privately under the IFR
• Enhance trip reliability and safety in marginal conditions
Questions? Give TEAM a call today to chat with an instructor about your customised training pathway.
Our modern Cirrus aircraft fleet and dedicated instructors are ready to design your pilot pathway.
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Limited Training Availability
We’re committed to delivering the highest-quality pilot training.
Due to high demand and instructor scheduling limits, training availability is currently limited.
If you’d like to begin training with TEAM Aviation, please complete the form below.
We will contact you as soon as the next training opportunity becomes available.
SEE THE WORLD, DIFFERENT.
WHY FLY WITH TEAM?
There are countless reasons why your aviation journey should begin with TEAM and continue with our all Cirrus fleet of aircraft, see for yourself below.
We’re here for you. The whole way.
TEAM Aviation’s training experience goes far beyond flight hours — it’s a fully guided pathway designed to support you at every stage of becoming a confident private pilot.
Our instructors handle the complexity so you can focus on building skills, gaining clarity, and enjoying your progress in the cockpit.
Training at Archerfield, you’ll experience structured learning, personalised coaching, and the lifestyle that comes with being part of TEAM Aviation.
LEARNING HOW TO FLY?
From your first discovery flight to earning your private pilot licence, we guide you every step of the way.
PRIVATE HIRE A PLANE?
Experience the freedom of private aviation with access to a modern Cirrus aircraft — maintained to the highest standards and ready when you are.