Cobalt Aviation

Learning to fly is a life-long learning experience. Even if you don’t want to add any additional privileges to your licence, it is wise to fly with an Instructor from time to time. Take advantage of our world-class landscape and scenery and learn to fly safely in the mountains with our in-house Mountain Checkout, or with renowned Mountain Flying Bible author, Sparky Imeson. Improve your flying and confidence by flying the aeroplane at full gross weight with an Instructor by completing a Full-Load Checkout with us. Good flight instruction is the best insurance; complete an annual flight review, or get your lapsed licence/permit current again.

Mountain Checkout

Flying in mountains is a breath-taking experience. However, without the proper training and knowledge it can be very unforgiving. Learn to fly safely in the mountains with us. You can complete our in-house Mountain Checkout, or we can set you up with Sparky Imeson, author of the highly-praised Mountain Flying Bible… read more

Full-load Checkout

The PPL is great because it allows you to fly with as many passengers as you aeroplane can hold; however, flying a fully-loaded aeroplane feels a lot different than flying with just you and an instructor on board. Learn how to handle a fully-loaded aeroplane comfortably and safely with one of our instructors…read more

Flight Review (Currency)

This section discusses two different scenarios: renewing an invalid licence/permit, and completing an annual flight review. If you have a licence or permit, but have not acted as the Pilot in Command of an aircraft within the last five years, your licence or permit is no longer valid. In order to revalidate your licence/permit, you must complete a flight review with a certified flight instructor and write the PSTAR (Pre Solo Test of Aviation Regulations) examination…read more