Training Programs and Costs - Byron Bay Gyrocopters Australia

20 h – Pilot Dual-Training Package (recommended for beginners)

This power package includes 20 hours of professional dual flight training by an ASRA accredited Flight Instructor, all flight theory (power-point / class room: Basic Aeronautical Knowledge, Flight Rules & Procedures, Human Factors, Meteorology and a free Air-Band Radio course, written exams included (BAK, FR&P, HF I + II, radio) and briefings. 20 h hire of a modern Gyrocopter (Autogyro MTO), hire of an flight suit and aviation helmet with head set. If additional dual training hours are required, they would costs you only $245 after purchasing this money-saving package bundle. This package has a value of $6320, your savings: $820. Requirement: ASRA membership + Student Pack

Cost: $5500*

Come & Fly Training

Whenever you have time available, come for a dual training lesson with us and pay as you go. Every hour will be recorded in your personal pilot’s Log book. This is also a great way to get back into flying for those who had long break, as well as updating your skills or for flight reviews. Every dual-training hour includes 1 hour of professional flight training by an ASRA accredited Flight Instructor, 1 h hire of our modern Gyrocopter (Autogyro), hire of an flight suit and aviation helmet with head set and briefings. Requirement: ASRA membership

Cost: $275*per hour

Converting Pilot-Training Package

This package is tailored for converting pilots with a current pilot licence (PPL, CPL, RAAus, etc), who would like to obtain the Australian Gyrocopter Certificate. It includes an introduction in pre-flight checking a gyroplane and its technical components, 7 hours of dual Flight Training in one of our modern factory-build Gyrocopters, together with our Chief Flight Instructor. The package also includes 2 hrs of Flight Theory lessons, the BAK, FR&P, HF theory examinations and briefings as well as an 1 hour lease of the aircraft for your first solo-flight** in a Gyrocopter (supervised), which are requirements for the ASRA Pilot Certification. Every additional Dual Training Hour would costs you only $245 after purchasing this great package bundle. Requirement: ASRA membership

Cost: $2650*

(**please read our T&Cs for all requirements, lease agreements and bond payment.)

CAVALON Demo-Flight

Curious about how a Cavalon flies or haven’t done many flights in your own machine lately? Then come with us on demo-flight or take a refresher-training-hour with our professional Instructors. The hire-rate includes the instructor, the hire of a modern Cavalon from Autogyro and the hire of a flight suit and aviation head set and briefings.

Cost: $295* per hour or $195* per 30 min

You can’t get enough and decide to get your own Cavalon from us, after having an awesome time demo-flying it? Then this flight would be free of charge to you. Want to save even more money? Ok, then check out our attractive Buy & Fly program, which can save you thousands of dollars more.

Refresher-Training Package

This course is for gyro pilots who haven’t flown for a while or who just wish to refine and upgrade their flying skills and technics. You will get 5 hours of professional dual flight training by an ASRA accredited Chief Flight Instructor, flight theory and briefings. Included is also 5 h hire of our modern Gyrocopter (Autogyro MTO) and a free Biannual Flight Review (BFR) including the new Human Factors examination (mandatory), hire of a flight suit and aviation helmet with head set. Every additional Training Hour costs you only $245 after purchasing this great package bundle. Requirement: current ASRA membership and certificate.

Cost: $1550*

Biannual Flight Reviews (BFR)

from Costs: $195* (in your gyro)

from Costs: $295* (in our gyro)

(does not include HF exam and introduction & familiarization flights)

*= This price does not include an ASRA membership and student packs, registration fees, any property insurance or rental fees for additional Solo-Flights or any Landing-Fees. This offer cannot be transferred to any other students or Flight Schools. At all stages of the training and in case of any hazards or safety concerns, has the Flight Instructor has the right to cancel, abort or to refuse the training. Thank you

**=please read our T&Cs for all lease requirements for solo flights, lease agreements and bond payment.)

AVIATION THEORY PROGRAMS:

Gyrocopter Theory-Basics

This PowerPoint-guided Theory Seminar covers the most important aspects of flight-theory and helps to develop a sound foundation of Gyrocopter-Flying, the aerodynamics of a rotary wing and gyro-mechanics. Duration: approx. 3-4 hours and is already part of our money-saving 20h-Training Package).

Costs: $195 p/p

Aviation Weather Seminar

This is a must for all light Aircraft Pilots. Our aviation weather-seminar will provide you a profound inside of how weather actually works and how to make precise forecasts and how different weather conditions can have an impact on your aircrafts performance. This course needs a minimum of 3 students/pilots and goes for approx. 6 hours.

Costs: $245 p/p

Written Examinations (BAK, RADIO, FR&P, HF, XC, PAX)

Costs: $125 per person and exam, including ASRA Database Up

(BAK, FR&P, HF, Radio exams are free with our 20h-package and in package for converting pilots )

ASRA Endorsements:

Additional to the Pilot Certificate there are several important Gyrocopter endorsements to obtain in Australia. Our ASRA accredited Flight Instructors provide the best professional training for you to improve your skills in a safe and affordable way in order to obtain the desired endorsements. Here is a list of some highly recommended endorsements and seminars for you:

Radio Operator Course

For most aerodromes, airports or airfields this endorsement is mandatory in order to land or to take-off. For your own safety we heartily recommend all pilots to get this endorsement in order to provide good communication between you and other aircrafts in a traffic busy time. This course includes Flight Theory, a 20 min flight in our aircraft and the written radio exam. The requirements for this Flight Radio endorsement are: recent practical flying experience in a factory build gyro, a current medical and a current ASRA membership. (This endorsement is already included in our 20h-Training Package!).

Costs: $295

Passenger Carriage Course

Take your Granny up for a spin! Share your passion and fun with friends or relatives. The requirements for this PAX endorsement are: recent practical flying experience in a factory build gyro, a current medical, a minimum of 60 hours as a PIC (pilot in command) in a gyro and 200 takeoffs and landing in your log book. This course includes 90 min passenger related ground based and in-flight theory, flight-rules, a 30 min dual-check-flight in our gyrocopter, BFR, de-briefing with your instructor and the written exam for the passenger endorsement.

Costs: $495 (in our gyro)

Costs: $395 (in your gyro)

Cross Country & Aerodrome Course

Where as the normal pilot certificate is restricted to flights within the radius of 25 Nautical Miles around the airfield, from which you have been taking-off, the Cross Country endorsement qualifies you to go further and actually allows you to fly away. This course will prepare you for your XC Examination Flight and includes approx. 4 hours of a flight navigation-theory seminar (PowerPoint), 3 hours of flight plan calculations and practice and also 3 hours of dual training in our modern factory-build Gyrocopter or in your own gyrocopter (if suitable). This course will guide you step by step through most eventualities of practical Cross Country Flying in order to get your XC endorsement and aerodrome endorsement in one go. We will provide you with quality training in Navigation including a how to read aviation maps, use of compass, practice of medium and low level navigation, diversion- and lost procedures, improving your knowledge about flight log management, Air law and Radiotelephony. (The actual examination flight is not included in this course).

XC-Course in our gyro – Costs: $1400

XC-Course in own gyro – Costs: $1200

Additional Theory hours – Costs: $89 p/h

Cross Country Examination Flight in your own gyro

Task of a 2 hours supervised solo flight, in your own aircraft. The instructor will supervise your flight from his own aircraft flying behind you. Theory exam, Database uploads and briefing included.

Costs: $750

Cross Country Examination Flight in our gyro

Task of a 2 hours supervised solo flight, in our modern MTO Sport Gyrocopter. The instructor will supervise your flight from a second aircraft flying behind you. Including Aircraft lease**,Theory exam, ASRA Database uploads and briefings.

Costs: $1450