Please see below for our aircraft hire rates, current as at the 1st July 2025 and valid for our Cessnock flying school.
All aircraft hire rates are based on VDO hours charged per 0.1, and are inclusive of fuel.
Single Engine
C150 - VH-JGJ
Our newest addition to the fleet! The Cessna 150 proves to be a cost effective RPL trainer and CPL hour builder for our students! Airswitch packages are available on request.
Private Hire: $230+GST Solo: $280+GST Dual: $330+GST
C172N - VH-NYK
NYK is fitted with the Garmin GTN625 touchscreen GPS navigator, coupled to two GI275 digital flight displays, perfect for keeping IFR current!
Private Hire: $305+GST Solo: $355+GST Dual: $405+GST
C172 - VH-TZB
Our Cessna 172 Hawk XP is classified as a 'Complex Aircraft' with manual propeller pitch control and constant speed unit, making it suitable for the commercial pilot licence.
Private Hire: $355+GST Solo: $405+GST Dual: $455+GST
American Champion Scout - VH-FMN
We use the Scout for initial tailwheel undercarriage endorsements, along with "bush flying" type training.
Hire: $350+GST. Dual: $450+GST
Pilatus PC12
We have a PC12 online for charter! Also available for dual training/endorsement, subject to already completing the GTE endorsement on our wheeled Caravan.
Dual: POA
Cessna C208B Grand Caravan
The C208B Grand Caravan is the larger of the Cessna Caravan series. Available for GTE endorsements, type training, and crew check and training.
Dual: $1800+GST C208 and GTE full course: $7000+GST
Multi Engine
BE76 Duchess - VH-LFE
The Duchess is our primary multi engine aeroplane class rating and instrument rating trainer.
Hire: $525+GST Dual: $625+GST
Cessna 310R - VH-ULF
Another fan favourite back in action! The Cessna 310R is a well known charter machine in the top-end, making hours in it very valuable in standing out from the crowd, the 310 is available for class rating and instrument rating training as well as 61.385 general competency.
Hire: $660+GST Dual: $760+GST
Simulator
Cirrus II FSTD
Our Flight Simulation Training Device is CASA approved for the RPL, PPL and CPL syllabus, as well as the instrument rating. Hire: $85+GST Dual: $185+GST
Flight Instructor and Examiner services
Instructor only: $150+GST
Briefings: $120+GST
Flight Test: $800+GST
Note - the above rates are for flying school training, if you require a charter quote please use the quote page form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.