RPL & PPL theory · Aeroplane & helicopter

Pass your CASA theory.
Fly with confidence.

Guided RPL and PPL lessons, five-question knowledge checks, worked practice questions and timed mock exams—built for Australian aeroplane and helicopter students. Your digital logbook and readiness tools are included in the same account.

$65 RPL · $95 PPL · 6 months access · Core logbook included

RPL(A) theory65% complete
Meteorology
Continue where you left off
The atmosphere & ISALesson and check complete
03Wind, pressure & fronts12 min · interactive weather tool
04Operational weatherNext lesson
Exam readiness78%
+6 this week
Built into the lessonMETAR / TAF lab
Guided theory
Learn each CASA knowledge area in a clear, connected sequence.
Guided lessons
Learn in a clear sequence
5-question checks
Confirm each lesson
1,400+ questions
Practise with explanations
Timed mock exams
Rehearse exam conditions
Readiness tracking
Know where to focus next
Choose your theory course

One learning path from first lesson to exam day

Select aeroplane or helicopter, then work through the CASA knowledge areas with lessons, checks and exam-style practice in one connected course.

Aeroplane
Fixed-wing pilot theory

Aeroplane

RPL(A)
Day VFR, single-engine ≤1,500 kg, local private flying.
PPL(A)
Full private privileges incl. controlled airspace & cross-country.
Helicopter
Rotary-wing pilot theory

Helicopter

RPL(H)
Day VFR, ≤1,500 kg, piston, local private flying.
PPL(H)
Full private privileges incl. turbine & larger helicopters.

Four complete tracks available now: RPL(A), PPL(A), RPL(H) and PPL(H). One payment gives you six months' access.

A connected learning loop

Not just questions. A clear way to become exam-ready.

Every activity has a job. Learn the concept, confirm it, apply it under exam conditions and use your readiness view to decide what comes next.

01

Learn

Plain-English guided lessons place diagrams and interactive tools exactly where they are needed.

02

Check

A focused five-question knowledge check confirms the lesson before it counts toward readiness.

03

Practise

Worked questions and timed mocks develop judgement—not just answer recognition.

04

Know what is next

Readiness by knowledge area highlights gaps and directs your next study session.

Included pilot tools

Your theory, flying and readiness stay connected

Every theory course includes PilotIQ Core, so your learning progress and logged flying feed one readiness view. Log flights offline, use ADS-B lookup, track currency and collect instructor sign-offs across the app and web.

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Built for Australian pilots

One system from first lesson to next flight.

PilotIQ connects knowledge, exam preparation and real flying instead of treating them as separate products.

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Context, not content dumpingWeather, airspace and planning tools appear inside the lesson at the moment the concept is taught.
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Evidence, not a vanity scoreReadiness responds to completed lessons, knowledge checks and practice performance by area.
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Continuity after exam dayThe included Core logbook carries your progress into flight records, currency and instructor sign-offs.

The CASA exams, explained

RPL and PPL theory are each a single supervised exam with specified permitted materials. Here's what you're working towards.

RPLA · RPLH

Recreational Pilot Licence

PilotIQ prep: $65 AUD · 6 months access
  • One exam — multiple choice and whole-number entry · 2 hours
  • 70% pass mark
  • Day VFR within a defined area, single-engine ≤ 1,500 kg
  • Covers the 9 core knowledge areas at recreational depth
Start RPL prep →Read the full RPL guide →
PPLA · PPLH

Private Pilot Licence

PilotIQ prep: $95 AUD · 6 months access
  • One exam — multiple choice and whole-number entry · 3.5 hours
  • 70% pass mark
  • Full private privileges incl. controlled airspace & cross-country
  • Deeper navigation, meteorology and flight-planning content
PPL exam prep →Read the full PPL guide →

Exam structure and pass marks as set by CASA. PilotIQ is independent study material — always confirm current requirements with CASA.

For students

Study and review at your own pace: adaptive questions across every CASA knowledge area, worked explanations, spaced-repetition revision, and timed practice exams aligned to CASA's published duration and pass standard. Log your flying in the built-in logbook and watch your milestone readiness climb towards each licence.

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For organisations & instructors

A dedicated teaching system: deliver structured theory lessons, assign content to your student pilots, and track each student's progress through the syllabus — an instruction package built around your organisation.

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RPL $65 · PPL $95 · six months

Make your next study session count.

Choose your aircraft category and licence, then PilotIQ gives you a clear first lesson, a connected study path and a readiness view that tells you where to focus.

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