Grounded Pilot Program

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PPL, CPL or ATPL and want to add a RePL?

The Grounded Pilot Program is a condensed course designed for Flight Crew Licence holders who want to obtain a Remote Pilot Licence. Under CASR Part 101, eligible Flight Crew Licence holders are exempt from completing the aeronautical theory components of the RePL course. ACE Aviation Aerospace Academy recognises that flight crew can still benefit from RPAS-specific content, so the condensed pathway focuses on relevant drone topics without repeating aeronautical theory they have already completed.

The Grounded Pilot Program is run for pilots!

The Grounded Pilot Program is run with the pilot in mind and allows the student to focus on only those subjects that are important to them. The student is able to pick and choose the topics they wish to sit in on. Choose only some, or all of them. The choice is yours.

All during the course proper!

Grounded Pilots get to sit in the entire RePL course which will consist of the following:

• 3 days in the Virtual Classroom for theory (in real time with an ACE Aviation Aerospace Academy instructor)
• 1 to 2 days face-to-face (Depending on experience) for Practical and Flight Testing
• All courseware and drones provided
• Various locations around the country
• All courseware and materials required
• Drones to fly for Prac sessions
• CASA fees for licence endorsements
• Fully customised set of operations manuals and procedures for ReOC
• Drone Safety Kit to get you started
• Full consultancy to assist you through the process

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For more details, visit ACE Aviation Aerospace Academy.