This program is designed for students who are passionate about flying and want to take the first major step towards becoming a pilot. The First Solo is a thrilling milestone where students fly an aircraft on their own for the very first time — under the careful guidance and preparation of experienced instructors.
It offers a structured and supportive training environment that helps students build fundamental flying skills, develop confidence, and experience the freedom of solo flight. Perfect for aspiring aviators who want to test the waters before committing to full licence training, this program is a powerful introduction to the world of aviation.
Start your journey toward becoming
a qualified Pilot
This program is purely designed so that after your instructor deems you competent to fly the aircraft through all stages of take-off through to landing, you can then fly by yourself. This is a moment you will never forget in your life.
Once your first solo is achieved, it can become a fantastic stepping stone to potentially a recreational license or even a career!
Pathways after completing
First Solo Program
Tackle the Commercial Pilot Licence to become a certified commercial pilot. This licence will be your foundational course prior to working towards a Commercial Pilot.
Take the next step in your journey to be an airline pilot with the Beechcraft Baron 95- B55. Learn to fly through clouds and in all weather conditions.
The enrolment criteria required
to enrol our First Solo Program
First Solo program
Course inclusion (DA-20)
The program package includes the following items listed below:
12 hours Dual Flying – Diamond DA20. This includes both you and your instructor. Your instructor will help you learn and develop the basics of flying.
The solo flying hours allow you to fly as Pilot-In-Command (PIC). This is one of the most exiting time in your career as a pilot, first few hours of taking off and landing all on your own.
These hours are invaluable as they help consolidate your skills and improve your confidence. In addition, throughout certain parts of your training – you may be able to take passengers and share the experience.
Having a sound and thorough understanding of the theory is crucial, including thorough knowledge of all the elements you will use most in flying.
We will provide you with essential study material, uniforms and other learning materials throughout the program. Any extra learning materials will come at the student’s cost.
To obtain a First Solo Program Certificate, you’ll need to go through the in-house theoretical exams and flight tests that CASA requires.
Grade I Flight Instructor
Grade III Flight Instructor
Grade II Flight Instructor
Grade III Flight Instructor
Grade II Flight Instructor
Our First Solo Program will help you start a career in
aviation or take it to the next step
Australian Nationally Recognised Qualification – AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation
CASA Flight Crew Qualification; Incl
– Commercial Pilot License
– Private Instrument Rating
We are an accredited CRICOS provider for Australian Student Visa
Course fee Estimate
$8,800*
*Indicative – subject to change. Further clarification upon enquiry. You may be eligible for a payment plan.
We will make an offer if you find a similar course cheaper.
$88,000*
*Indicative – subject to change. Further clarification upon enquiry. You may be eligible for a payment plan.
$22,000 per instalment*
Flylink Aviation College requires all students to have a valid CASA Flight Crew Class I Medical Certificate from course commencement to course graduation date.
CASA Flight Crew Class I Medical Certificate Examination must be conducted by a CASA Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME) and a CASA Designated Aviation Ophthalmologist (DAO) or Credentialed Optometrists (CO). The certificate, once issued, is valid for one year.
The cost of a routine CASA Flight Crew Class I Medical Certificate Initial Examination that requires no more than what is required by CASA for a regular person is approximately $800.00AUD.
The cost of a routine CASA Flight Crew Class I Medical Certificate Renewal Examination that requires no more than that is required by CASA for a regular person is approximately $300.00AUD.
These fees are payable directly by the student to the relevant people and/or organisation (i.e. DAME, CO and/or CASA) and not to nor through Flylink Aviation College. Hence, Flylink Aviation College has to influence these indicative costs.
Satisfy one of the following three pathways to demonstrate General English Language Proficiency (GELP):
Education Pathway
Employment Pathway
English Language Test Pathway
Students must complete and submit Enrolment by using the Link. Or click Enrol Here button above.
Flylink Aviation College offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).
If you have further questions or queries, please contact us directly, and we can assist where possible.
Once the enrolment processing fee is settled and all necessary paperwork is certified and verified by an Administration Support Officer, the paperwork will be forwarded to either the Administration Manager and/or the CEO for a crosscheck.
The objectives of this interview are:
For Flylink Aviation College to learn more about the potential student;
To ensure the course(s) the potential student has an interest in is, in fact, the correct and appropriate course(s);
To ensure the potential student has the essential skill and knowledge required for the course(s);
To ensure the potential student has General English Language Proficiency (GELP) as required by CASA; and
Provide another opportunity to the potential student to ask questions directly and express any concerns that they may have.
A Letter of Offer will be issued to the applicant if it is the CEO’s (or its delegate’s) recommendation to do so. An invoice for the first payment as appropriate will also be issued. This process represents that a place has been offered to the applicant by Flylink Aviation College for the course(s) listed within the Letter of Offer.
The applicant will be invited to:
Initial each page of the Letter of Offer;
Sign the Course Acceptance page; and
Transfer and provide evidence of transfer of payment to Flylink Aviation College as per the invoice.
We ask for the Letter of Offer to be signed by the applicant only when they clearly and fully understand the content(s). The applicant is reminded that they should not sign and/or agree to anything if uncertainty exists. Clarification and/or explanation should be asked for and will always be available.
The Letter of Offer, along with proof of financial transaction for the amount detailed as payable at course acceptance (within the Letter of Offer), shall be signed, made and returned to Flylink Aviation College within five (5) working days from the time of issue. Once returned, for international students, a Confirmation of Enrolment will then be issued.
To accept the offer, you must read, sign and return all the forms to us.
For international students, we will send you a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter so they can apply for their Student Visa. This will be generated within 28 days from confirmation of acceptance.
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Flylink Aviation College is a well-known, cost-effective and trusted flight school in Brisbane, where you can become a Pilot, obtain CPL, IR, Ratings, etc.
Aircrew Training and Support Pty Ltd
ABN: 42 010 078 314
RTO Provider: 45520
CRICOS Provider: 03789M
224 Qantas Avenue, Archerfield, QLD, Australia, 4108
PO Box 252, Archerfield BC, Archerfield, QLD, 4108
Telegraph Transfer Details:
Bank Name: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)
Account Name: Flylink Aviation College
Brand Address: 48 Martin Pl, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000
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