You have unique aspirations, it’s a passion; a dream to pursue. Whether it's flying for fun on the weekend, using aircraft for business travel or a pilot career.

I go the extra mile to provide you with so much more than just skills and knowledge. You’ll be a better pilot, because you have the benefit of our experience, all the time learning in a fun and supportive environment.

Welcome.

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experience counts..

 

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Recreational and Private Pilot (PPL)

Fly yourself, family and friends anywhere in Australia. Enjoy the fun and freedom of flying to events, go touring or, use it for business travel to more remote areas. You will have achieved the dream of many.

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Charter Pilot (CPL) includes night rating!

Save money! A simple pay-as-you-go system keeps your training affordable and free from student debt. Learn from current commercial pilots. Graduate with a night rating and, we’ll include our unique job-ready Pathway Program!

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Night Rating (Night VFR)

A great add-on to any licence. Start building your instrument skills and become a more proficient pilot, adding valuable night experience, not being restricted to daylight hours, a more flexible time schedule.

 
 
 
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The Cessna U206G is the definitive bush plane and provides a great platform for new pilots learning the business of commercial aviation.

Career Pathway Program

You’ve completed your Commercial Pilot Course - congratulations!

To get a paid job in aviation you’ll need at least, some experience. Our pathway program provides you with the knowledge and exposure to real-world Part 135 operations as pilot-in-command, all under the watchful eye of your experienced mentor-pilot. Through our own charter company Red River Aviation, based in Mildura Victoria, you’ll take part in real charter operations, learn the practical aspects of the job on the ground and fly 10+ hours in-command-under-supervision (ICUS) on the Cessna U206G - the definitive Australian working plane. On completion you will be, ‘job-ready’.

Our new 2025/2026 program schedule is available. Click below..

 

About your Training

Your learning is fun and practical; your instructor is a mature, experienced, active and current commercial pilot, motivated to see you succeed.

Here’s just some of the benefits of flying with us…

  • You’ll always fly with the same instructor

  • You’ll be flying only VH registered, FAR23-manufactured aircraft exclusively. (We do not provide nor recommend, use of “recreational”, sport aircraft, light sport aircraft, homebuilt or experimental aircraft for flight training).

  • Our training and your qualification is recognised worldwide under the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organisation charter (ICAO).

  • Ground school and study support is provided for all levels of training

  • Based in Mildura, Victoria plus satellite locations throughout regional New South Wales and Victoria.

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