Theory Courses

Air Gold Coast offers theory of aeronautical knowledge training through its formal "Ground School".  Air Gold Coast's full time theory courses provide comprehensive training toward Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) aeronautical knowledge examinations.

Air Gold Coast currently offers the following theory courses:

  • Basic Aeronautical Knowledge/Recreational Pilot Licence
  • All 7 Commercial Pilot Licence subjects

Please see the link below for 2025 Theory Course schedule and costs:

2025 Air Gold Coast Theory Course Dates

Instrument Rating (IREX) Theory Courses will be held at Air Gold Coast on the following dates (subject to change):

  • February 3 - 14
  • April 14 - 25
  • June 23 - July 4
  • September 1 - 12

Students who are not undertaking flight training courses at Air Gold Coast are also welcome to join theory classes.  For further information or bookings, please contact us via our contact form.

To enrol in a theory course please click on the 'Find out More' on each subject for dates, cost and enrolment link.

*Prices do not include GST.  Courses completed not part of a registered AVI course at Air Gold Coast will incur GST.

Aerodynamics Theory Course

CADA

CPL Aerodynamics Theory Course is conducted over five (5) consecutive days (Monday to Friday) from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. daily. Upon completion of the course an Examination (conducted at CASA's Testing Facilities) will be scheduled (normally the week following the Course) 

Theory Course: 
Venue:   Air Gold Coast Auditorium (Face to Face)
Attendance: Compulsory 5 days (Monday to Friday)
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Air Law Theory Course

CLWA

CPL Air Law Theory Course is conducted over five (5) consecutive days (Monday to Friday) from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. daily. Upon completion of the course an Examination (conducted at CASA's Testing Facilities) will be scheduled (normally the week following the Course) 

Theory Course: 
Venue:   Air Gold Coast Auditorium (Face to Face)
Attendance: Compulsory 5 days (Monday to Friday)
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Aircraft General Knowledge Theory Course

CSYA

CPL Aircraft General Knowledge Theory Course is conducted over five (5) consecutive days (Monday to Friday) from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. daily. Upon completion of the course an Examination (conducted at CASA's Testing Facilities) will be scheduled (normally the week following the Course) 

Theory Course: 
Venue:   Air Gold Coast Auditorium (Face to Face)
Attendance: Compulsory 5 days (Monday to Friday)
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BAK/RPL Theory Part 1

BAKRPL1

Basic Aeronautical Knowledge and Recreational Pilot Licence Theory Course Part 1
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BAK/RPL Theory Part 2

BAKRPL2

Basic Aeronautical Knowledge/Recreational Pilot Licence Theory Course Part 2
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Human Factors Theory Course

CHUF

CPL Human Factors Theory Course is conducted over five (5) consecutive days (Monday to Friday) from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. daily. Upon completion of the course an Examination (conducted at CASA's Testing Facilities) will be scheduled (normally the week following the Course) 

Theory Course: 
Venue:   Air Gold Coast Auditorium (Face to Face)
Attendance: Compulsory 5 days (Monday to Friday)
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Meteorology Theory Course

CMET

CPL Meteorology Theory Course is conducted over five (5) consecutive days (Monday to Friday) from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. daily. Upon completion of the course an Examination (conducted at CASA's Testing Facilities) will be scheduled (normally the week following the Course) 

Theory Course: 
Venue:   Air Gold Coast Auditorium (Face to Face)
Attendance: Compulsory 5 days (Monday to Friday)
 
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Navigation Theory Course

CNAV

CPL Navigation Theory Course is conducted over five (5) consecutive days (Monday to Friday) from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. daily. Upon completion of the course an Examination (conducted at CASA's Testing Facilities) will be scheduled (normally the week following the Course) 

Theory Course: 
Venue:   Air Gold Coast Auditorium (Face to Face)
Attendance: Compulsory 5 days (Monday to Friday)
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Operation Performance & Flight Planning Theory Course

CFPA

CPL Operation Performance and Flight Training Theory Course is conducted over five (5) consecutive days (Monday to Friday) from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. daily. Upon completion of the course an Examination (conducted at CASA's Testing Facilities) will be scheduled (normally the week following the Course) 

Theory Course: 
Venue:   Air Gold Coast Auditorium (Face to Face)
Attendance: Compulsory 5 days (Monday to Friday)
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