In order to fly in the most exciting areas of unmanned aviation, a CASA Instrument Rating ( exam pass ) is required. This is a manned aviation exam and usually combined with practical flying in manned aviation.

Our course aims to deliver a course that makes sense and is highly contextualised to help those with little to no experience of instrument flight, comprehend and apply their knowledge to a level that will prepare them for a pass in the CASA IREX exam.

Our course is delivered by a highly experienced IREX trained and Commercial Pilot. 

Please note, this course does not guarantee a pass. Passing this level of exam is down to your ability to absorb and understand the syllabus which we have made as understandable as possible in this exclusive delivery not available anywhere else worldwide.

The course is held in Red Rocks NSW -  a beautiful coastal town in our own training rooms with private airfield for any practical flight we may do. It is held over 10 days ( 2 weeks ). Air BnB and other accomodation including camping is available for this course by arrangement. 

Our course teaches you everything about instrument flight in manned aviation. How to conduct instrument approaches, how to communicate in IFR, what are GNSS approaches, RNAV's, RNP's, GLS, NDB, ILS approaches. What are STAR's, SID's and how do they apply to unmanned aviation.

Knowing the rules when we switch from Visual Flight to Instrument flight is critical. After all - they're rules. Instrument flight is exciting. It's precise, is highly procedural and knowing how we fit in in unmanned aviation under those rules plays a critical part. At the end of this course, you'll be ready to sit your CASA IREX exam at a venue close to you when you're ready.

Why Surf Lifesaving Queensland and Ripper Aviation Academy? 
The Ripper Aviation Academy is owned by Surf Lifesaving Queensland, and off course, is iconic in Surf Lifesaving and one of Australia's most trusted brands. Our aviation academy is Australia's longest established unmanned aviation training organisation. 

Our staff are a combination of highly experienced, expert unmanned pilots and instructors, and pilots who fly in commercial and general 'manned' aviation. This vast experience across the board gives us the ability to proudly deliver the very best, real world advice and training available in Australia today. With our commercial operations extending far beyond training, we have the personal, knowledge and contacts to help you succeed in your area of chosen expertise.

The Ripper Aviation Academy is the training division of Surf Lifesaving Queensland UAV Pty Ltd delivering class-leading, expert designed and delivered end to end training packages in RePL through advanced unmanned aviation in EVLOS and BVLOS operation.

By choosing to train with us, you want the very best without compromise. Not just now, but in the future, with ongoing support always available to you anytime.

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