Pilot exams

Information on the exams you need to sit when getting a pilot licence and extra ratings.

Recreational pilot licence exams

RPLA exam

Learn about the recreational pilot licence (aeroplane) exam including permitted materials and pass rates.

RPLH exam

Learn about the recreational pilot licence (helicopter) exam including permitted materials and pass rates.

RPLN exam

Learn about the recreational pilot licence (navigation) exam including permitted materials and pass rates.

Private pilot licence exams

PPLA exam

Learn about the private pilot licence (aeroplane) exam including permitted materials and pass rates.

PPLH exam

Learn about the private pilot licence (helicopter) exam including permitted materials and pass rates.

Commercial pilot licence exams

CPL exams

Learn about the commercial pilot licence (CPL) exams including permitted materials and pass rates.

CPL (aeroplane) exams

Learn about the commercial pilot licence (aeroplane) exams including permitted materials and pass rates.

CPL (helicopter) exams

Learn about the commercial pilot licence (helicopter) exams including permitted materials and pass rates.

CPL (balloon) exams

Learn about the commercial pilot licence (balloon) exams including permitted materials and pass rates.

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Air transport pilot licence exams

ATPL exams

Learn about the air transport pilot licence (aeroplane) exams including permitted materials and pass rates.

ATPL (aeroplane) exams

Learn about the air transport pilot licence (aeroplane) exams including permitted materials and pass rates.

ATPL (helicopter) exams

Learn about the air transport pilot licence (helicopter) exams including permitted materials and pass rates.

Overseas licence conversion

Overseas licence conversion exams

Find out the exam requirements for converting your overseas licence to an Australian licence.

Conversion exams for CPL

Learn about commercial pilot licence (aeroplane and helicopter, COSA and COSH) overseas conversion exams.

Conversion exams for ATPL

Learn about the air transport pilot licence (aeroplane and helicopter, AOSA and AOSH) overseas conversion exams.

Rating exams

Instrument rating exam

Learn about the instrument rating exam (IREX).

Private IFR rating exam

Learn about the private instrument flight rules (PIFR) rating exam.

Pilot instructor rating exam

Learn about the pilot instructor rating exam.

Aerial application rating (aeroplane) exam

Learn about the aerial application rating (aeroplane) exam.

Aerial application rating (helicopter) exam

Learn about the aerial application rating (helicopter) exam.

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Updates for exam participants

Know the latest exam rules and regulations.

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Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//licences-and-certificates/pilots/pilot-and-flight-crew-exams/pilot-exams
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