Narrator said:Add $3,500 to CASA on top of that to get your OC (if that's where you're going).morph000 said:Was looking at doing the Nowra NSW course for around $5k I saw on the riseabove site
The RPAS courses generally get you the theory and hours for your CC.
Some will help with the paperwork for OC.
Some are throwing in a Phantom for the $5k
Others are offering RPAS for less.
I was lucky. Having my pilot's license, it only cost me $250 to get my manufacturer's certificate ('type' cert).
Add $160 to CASA to apply for the CC.
OC is next... the expensive bit.
Dunno about that !
Have a read:
http://www.riseaboveaerials.com.au/prod ... ation.html
Note:
"Q. Once I complete this course, do I need to sit an exam with CASA?
A. No. You will sit an in-house exam with Total RPA at the end of the course, and Total RPA Instructors will also assess you ‘practically' on the UAV.
Q. Is there a difference between the RPC and the UAV controller's certificate?
A. No, they are both certificates issued by CASA that allow you to fly a UAV (RPA) for hire and reward ie, get paid!!
Q. What is the biggest advantage of doing this course over the Controllers certificate course you also offer?
A. The RPC course is designed specifically for the UAV pilot. The course material relates to UAV's as apposed to Cessna's and light aircraft.
Further, the course is finished in 5 days, with no need for any further study or testing. At the end of the course Total RPA will apply to CASA on your behalf for the issue of your certificate (Normally 2 weeks processing time)"
That says to me CASA gives me a full UAV licence,no extra expense, unless you've been through this course and demonstrate to the contrary??