FEES
Cost to Obtain Your Pilot's Certificate
For budget purposes, allow an estimated $9,500, to obtain your pilots certificate, equivalent to the general aviation GFPT or RPL standard.
With this certificate you can operate as pilot in command up to a 25 nautical mile (45 km) distance from your base departure airfield. This estimated cost includes membership fees, student licenses, books, medicals, etc.
Cost to Obtain Your Cross Country Endorsement
To obtain your cross country endorsement, budget a further $7,500 approximately to cover all costs.
RAAus Membership and Certificate Costs
RAAus New Member Student Pilot 12 months membership - $335.00 plus $32 Joining Fee
RAAus New Member Student Pilot under 18 years of age - 12 months membership - $209.00 plus $32 Joining Fee
Upgrade from Student Pilot to Pilot (excludes flying training) - $56.00
No ASIC and no medical costs.
Lone Eagle Flying School Membership Costs
Darling Downs Sport Aircraft Assn. Inc. / Lone Eagle Flying School per year - $66.00
Effective: 01 July 2025 (prices subject to change without notice).
All prices include GST.
OUR AEROPLANES
FLIGHT COSTS
Jabiru 160-C
Introductory Flight - Jabiru 160 - up to approx 30 minutes - $198.00
Training dual and supervised solo - Jabiru 160 - $264.00 hour *
*LEFS Members only
Private use of Jabiru 160-C aircraft for members only, after obtaining their pilot's certificate at LEFS - (fuel included, instructor costs not included, conditions apply) - $187.00 hour *
All prices include GST.
Prices are current as at 1st May 2026 but are subject to change at short notice.
Drifter
Introductory Flight up to approx 30 minutes - $198.00
Training dual and supervised solo - Drifter - $230.00 hour *
*LEFS Members only
Private use of Drifter aircraft for members only, after obtaining their pilot's certificate at LEFS - (fuel included, instructor costs not included, conditions apply) - $176.00 hour *
Prices are current as at 1st May 2026 but are subject to change at short notice.
Jabiru 230-C
Introductory Flight - Jabiru 230 - up to approx 30 minutes - $198.00
Training dual and supervised solo - Jabiru 230 - $295.90 hour *
*LEFS Members only
Private use of Jabiru 230C aircraft for members only, after obtaining their pilot's certificate at LEFS - (fuel included, instructor costs not included, conditions apply) - $218.90/ hour *
All prices include GST.
Prices are current as at 1st May 2026 but are subject to change at short notice.