CSU Retractable

This course information is for Local Australian resident's not requiring a student visa, training only. If you are an International Prospective Student and would like information on the course's that Moorabbin Aviation Services P/L T/as Australian National Airline College CRICOS 02530B has available please refer to the International Student Training Link on the home page of our website

Once qualified on a basic aircraft fitted with a fixed pitch propeller and a fixed landing gear, pilots want to add to their skills by learning to fly a more advanced aircraft.

A typical training program for this conversion requires between 3 and 4 hours depending on each individual level of experience. After a briefing session on both the aircraft and its systems, the first flight session involves getting used to a heavier and faster aircraft.

*Estimated cost to obtain your C.S.U. & Retract:

Moorabbin Aviation Services offers conversion onto the Piper PA28R Arrow, a four seater with a larger capacity engine than its fixed gear counterpart.

Above is a cost estimate based upon the minimum training required by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the issue of a constant speed propeller and retractable undercarriage endorsement. The above cost does not include any text books or theory cost's. It should be emphasized that this is a guide only and is not to be taken as a formal quote since the actual training times required will depend upon many factors, especially personal ability.

*Prices are subject to change and are plus GST if applicable. All Landing and Towers fees excluding Ayers Rock, Essendon, Avalon and Capital City Primary Airports are included in the estimate.*