Please see below for our aircraft hire rates, current as at the 4th January 2024 and valid for our Cessnock flying school.
All aircraft hire rates are based on VDO hours charged per 0.1, and are inclusive of fuel.
Single Engine

C172P - VH-NCO
NCO is fitted with the Garmin GTN650 touchscreen GPS navigator, coupled to two GI275 digital flight displays, perfect for keeping IFR current!
Hire: $305+GST Dual: $405+GST

C172 - VH-TZB
Our Cessna 172 Hawk XP is classified as a 'Complex Aircraft' with manual propeller pitch control and constant speed unit, making it suitable for the commercial pilot licence.
Hire: $355+GST. Dual: $455+GST

American Champion Scout - VH-FMN
We use the Scout for initial tailwheel undercarriage endorsements, along with "bush flying" type training.
Hire: $315+GST. Dual: $415+GST

DHC-2 Beaver - VH-CXS
The Beaver is the classic bush-plane! One of the few available in the world for training, however, no solo operations are permitted due to insurance requirements.
Dual: $750+GST

Cessna C208B Grand Caravan - VH-SHW
The C208B Grand Caravan is the larger of the Cessna Caravan series. Available for GTE endorsements, type training, and crew check and training.
Dual: $1555+GST C208 and GTE full course: $5500+GST

Cessna C208 Caravan - VH-IOV
IOV is our Wipline amphibious float equipped Caravan! Available for dual training, subject to already completing the GTE endorsement on our wheeled Caravan.
Dual: $1650+GST
Multi Engine

BE76 Duchess - VH-LFE
The Duchess is our primary multi engine aeroplane class rating trainer, and one of our instrument rating trainers alongside the C310R.
Hire: $525+GST Dual: $625+GST

Cessna 310R - VH-ULF
The GA workhorse! We can conduct instrument rating and type training in the 310R, ready for that first charter job.
Hire: $640+GST Dual: $740+GST

PA31-350 Chieftain VH-MKC & VH-LTU
The mighty Chieftain! Available for type training post multi class rating training.
Dual: $1100+GST
Simulator

Cirrus II FSTD
Our Flight Simulation Training Device is CASA approved for the RPL, PPL and CPL syllabus, as well as the instrument rating. Hire: $85+GST Dual: $185+GST

Flight Instructor and Examiner services
Instructor only: $150+GST
Briefings: $120+GST
RPL Flight Test: $400+GST
PPL and MEA Flight Test: $600+GST
CPL, Instrument Rating and IPC Flight Test: $700+GST
Note - the above rates are for flying school training, if you require a charter quote please use the quote page form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.