Course outline

This comprehensive programme, together with individual attention, is the key to the remarkably high success rate we have enjoyed since our courses commenced in 1979.

The following topics are covered:

• Understanding the psychology of fear.
• Effective relaxation techniques.
• What makes an aeroplane fly.
• Pilots, Engineers and Cabin Crew (their qualifications and training)
• Aircraft design, testing and maintenance.
• Meteorology - turbulence (what causes it and what effect it has on an aircraft)
• Weather forecasting for aviation.
• Air traffic control.
• Navigation of commercial aircraft.

The course also includes the following tours where possible:

• A comprehensive tour of a jet aircraft on the ground. Participants have the opportunity to visit the flight deck with a pilot who will explain the basics of the flight deck and aircraft controls.
• Tour of the aircraft cabin with a senior Flight Attendant.
• Tour of the Air Traffic control tower with air traffic controllers where possible.
• Observe air traffic controllers at work and learn about their training.
• Tour of the flight simulator training facility and the emergency procedures training facility. (tour applies only in Sydney and Melbourne where these facilities are located)

Course costs

The cost of the course is $900.00. This includes the relaxation tape and other course materials and graduation flight. Also, a Graduation Lunch is included on the day of your flight if flight times permit.