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SMAC190 How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate

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How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate. Looking for an adventure? Why not rent a small plane and fly around Australia? Better yet, why not get your Australian pilot certificate? Today I have with me someone who decided not only to ponder these ideas but put them into action by obtaining his pilot certificate and flying in Australia. And most importantly he wants you to realize that you can become an Australian Pilot.

Chris Pezalla is an airline pilot in the United States and is always seeking a new adventure. He is a lecturer and author of the advanced guide to holding patterns, and an aviation attorney. Chris has been on our show in the past and you can find those past episodes by clicking on the links in the show notes.

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Cruise Flight:
How To Obtain Your Australian Pilot Certificate
  • Why Australia?
  • Will talk about study abroad and law school briefly
  • What is it like to fly in Australia?
  • Bush, city and everything in between
  • Many US built GA planes
  • Pilot certificate v. Certificate of Validation (COV)
  • As an American Pilot what are some of the major differences in flying in Australia?
  • CASA – Civil Aviation Safety Authority (Similar to FAA)
  • What made you decide to get your Pilot certificate in Australia?
  • CASA Changing system to match US Regulation (Part 61)
  • What was the process like and what were the challenges?
  • English language test (Very Funny)
  • AU v. US Written test (Answers not published)
  • CASA uses FAA book for CFI Fundamentals (Similar to FOI)
  • CASA Medical
  • ICAO
  • Vanuatu

    • What advice would you give to others who want to obtain their Australian Pilot Certificate

    • Be patient
    • Find someone familiar with the process.
      • After Landing Checklist:

      Radio Communication Guides

      • Old Product but never talked about on Stuckmic
      • Trying to promote the idea and get other CFI’s to follow
      • Handheld guides to local radio comm
      • Basically a script to talk to ACT
      • For new flight students

        • Picks Of The Week:

        No Pick of the week since this is an interview.

        Links Mentioned In The Podcast:

        https://www.casa.gov.au/

        https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/converting-overseas-licences

        3pointaviation.com

        https://www.antarcticaflights.com.au

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