COMMAND FLIGHT TRAINING
AIRCRAFT FLEET
Command Flight Training has a fleet of well-maintained aircraft perfectly suited to flying training or for general hire.
The diversity of aircraft types available ensures students gain experience with a wide range of aeroplanes used in general aviation (GA) organisations all over Australia.
Cessna C172 Skyhawk
The Cessna 172 is the most popular training aircraft in the world today. Beginning production in 1956, over 43,000 examples have been produced – more than any other aircraft in history. With its docile, stable flight characteristics the Skyhawk is the perfect platform for training. It’s high wing and large windows make the C-172 a great aircraft for joy/scenic flights and aerial photography. Available for training and hire & fly.
Minimum hours for hire: no minimum, RPL or PPL
Category: VFR
Seats: 4 (Pilot + 3 passengers)
Speed: 120 Knots (220 Km/hr)
Piper PA28-140 Cherokee
The Cherokee 140 is the older brother of the Warrior. With its slab "hershey bar" wing and slightly smaller fuselage, it makes an ideal aircraft for ab-initio training all the way through to PPL. VH-MTB has been upgraded from the original 140hp to a 160hp Lycoming and really gives the Warriors a run for their money in cruise performance! We run a bulk hourly rate on this aircraft, check our pricing page for details. Available for training and hire & fly.
Minimum hours for hire: no minimum, RPL or PPL
Category: IFR (Garmin 375 GPS/Transponder)
Seats: 4 (Pilot + 3 passengers)
Speed: 110 Knots (205 Km/hr)
Piper PA28-161 Warrior
First flown in 1960, the Piper Warrior has gone on to gain reputations as superb training aircraft. Forgiving handling characteristics and a gentle (virtually non-existent) stall make them very safe training platforms. Over 32,000 examples have been produced - testament to their popularity. Available for training and hire & fly.
Minimum hours for hire: no minimum, RPL or PPL
Category: VFR (Garmin 100 GPS)
Seats: 4 (Pilot + 3 passengers)
Speed: 110 Knots (205 Km/hr)
Piper PA28-181 Archer II
The Archer is the Warrior’s bigger brother. With a larger engine and gross weight, the Archer makes a great trainer but also a fantastic touring aircraft. The Archer handles beautifully – a point all pilots who have flown one will agree on. An excellent aircraft for training (including NVFR) or hire & fly.
Minimum hours for hire: no minimum, RPL or PPL
Category: NVFR (King KLN89B GPS and Garmin G5 AI)
Seats: 4 (Pilot + 3 passengers)
Speed: 120 Knots (220 Km/hr)
Grumman Tiger AA5B
The Grumman Tiger is fantastic American built aircraft. There’s not another fixed-gear,
180-hp bird made that can catch it. It can outrun one 200-hp retractable and almost match performance with two others. Fitted with a Dynon Autopilot and IFR equipment, this aircraft is perfect for long distance cruising as well as VFR and IFR flight training.
Minimum hours for hire: no minimum, RPL or PPL
Category: IFR (Garmin 430, Garmin 300XL, Dynon Autopilot and EFIS)
Seats: 4 (Pilot + 3 passengers)
Speed: 120 Knots (220 Km/hr)
Cessna C182 Skylane
The Cessna 182 is a roomy four seater, fixed gear high wing that is both larger and faster than its smaller brother, the 172. With excellent short field performance, this aircraft is commonly used in the outback for bush flying. Ideal for Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training and CSU endorsements.
Minimum hours for hire: 200 hours total time and 5 hours on C182 type
Category: NVFR
Seats: 4 (Pilot + 3 passengers)
Speed: 135 Knots (250 Km/hr)
Piper Arrow IV
The Piper Arrow is a retractable-gear, constant-speed 4-place aeroplane. Fitted with single-axis autopilot and IFR equipment, this aircraft is perfect for long distance cruising as well as VFR and IFR flight training. We also use the Piper Arrow for Commercial training.
Minimum hours for hire: no minimum, RPL or PPL
Category: IFR (Garmin 430, Garmin GTX335, Century II Autopilot)
Seats: 4 (Pilot + 3 passengers)
Speed: 120 Knots (220 Km/hr)
Piper PA32RT-300 Lance II
The Lance is the retractable undercarriage version of the popular Cherokee Six series. A 300HP engine, variable-pitch propeller, and retractable undercarriage make the Lance a great aircraft in which to gain experience in a faster, more-complex type. Its roomy cabin can carry six adults comfortably at over 145 knots, making it a great touring aircraft. Available for dual training and hire & fly.
Minimum hours for hire: 50 hours total time
Category: NVFR (KLN90B GPS)
Seats: 6 (Pilot + 5 passengers)
Speed: 145 Knots (270 Km/hr)
Piper Seneca
The Piper Seneca is a high-performance twin-engine aircraft that offers exceptional speed, range, and versatility for both personal and training use. With its advanced avionics, spacious cabin, and reliable engines, the Seneca is the perfect choice for pilots who value comfort and safety. The aircraft is capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 knots. Its large cabin can comfortably accommodate up to six passengers, making it an excellent option for both short and long trips.
Minimum hours for hire: 25 hours multi, 25 hours make & model
Category: IFR (Garmin 430, Dynon Autopilot and EFIS)
Seats: 6 (Pilot + 5 passengers)
Speed: 160 Knots
Beechcraft E55 Baron
The Beechcraft E55 Baron is the ultimate piston twin for completing your ME Instrument Rating. Boasting two IO-520 engines, our example will easily achieve 195kts at altitude. Perfect for efficiently traversing aerodromes to conduct instrument approach training. These aircraft are used widely in the GA industry and hence, time on type is very valuable for attaining your first twin job!
Minimum hours for hire: 100 total time
Category: IFR (Garmin 750, Garmin 430w and Aspen PFD)
Seats: 4 (Pilot + 3 passengers)
Speed: 185 Knots (342 Km/hr)
