Learning To Fly

Who Flies Trikes ?

Many convert pilots from other forms of aviation have joined our ranks, but over half of our pilots have come into the sport with no previous flight experience.

Flying trikes is as close to real flying as you can get. Anyone over 14 years of age, and with the medical fitness to drive a car, can learn to fly a trike.

Licence Requirements

Anything that flies is controlled by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority). It is horrific to imagine unlicensed pilots flying in the vicinity of an International airport like Tullamarine! CASA have given the Hang Gliding Federation of Australia (HGFA) instructors power to issue licences and the HGFA control to register aircraft.

Theory Requirements

Obviously we don't want you straying into controlled airspace and getting yourself and our federation into trouble ! Thus before you go solo, you have to pass an exam on rules of the air. Prior to being issued with a pilots certificate, students must also pass the BAK (Basic Aeronautical Knowledge) exam. Your instructor will help you with the self paced theory course.

Practical Lessons

All HGFA instructors follow an approved syllabus. They will teach you to fly straight and level, climb, descend, turn plus all the advanced skills required to get you to the required standard for the issue of a pilots certificate. Most pilots go solo at 15 hours and obtain their certificate at 20 hours.

Clothing

Think of the trike as an aerial motorcycle. In southern climates, particularly at high altitudes in winter, you will need to dress appropriately. We can provide flight suits, helmets and gloves.

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