Finding the right Flying Training Organisation is important to you.

You are looking for quality in flight and ground training, a climate conducive to daily flying, and value for money. Located at Springs Airport on the East Rand we are situated outside the normal hive of activities and delays associated with bigger Airports and can thus spend more time on the one thing that is of great importance to CQ Aviation and that is to train you the Student to become a safe and proficient Pilot whilst enjoying a relaxed but professional atmosphere.

CQ Aviation specialises in training courses that are tailor-made to meet the Students needs whether full-time or part time; we are big enough to be efficient, yet small enough to care about each individual student.

As the Airport is run by the East Rand Flying Club committee, joining the club as a yearly fee, of R525,00 is compulsory but landing fees are waived.

Standards

CQ Aviation have passed the most stringent inspections by the CAASA recently, and is now fully operational with an experienced team of Instructors and compentent Management team.

Instructors

Our Chief Flight Instructor Alistair Freeman is a highly qualified instructor. All our Instructors all highly qualified and flying for various Airlines and Charter companies. Aircraft Our main training aircraft are JABIRU’s and Tomahawk.

These aircraft
• are stable, docile, and easy to handle,
• perform well with a good climb rate and cruise speed,
• have excellent fuel endurance with very safe reserves for the routes flown, and
• are well equipped with modern avionics and features such as standby instrument air system and emergency locator transmitter.

These characteristics make the JABIRU and Tomahawk an efficient and safe basic training aircraft. The JABIRU or Tomahawk is also available for hire and fly, which is an advantage for the continued flying of Private Pilots. All aircraft are equipped with intercom. Headsets are available whilst training but it is advisable to purchase your own set; pricing for these are included in the equipment issued on the Private Pilot Licence and Professional Pilot Courses.

Maintenance:  Our aircraft is maintained by an Aircraft Maintenance Organisation, (AMO), based on the Airfield that handles all routine service and maintenance and also saves time and money. This enables us to keep our aircraft in optimum condition and readily available. Students are also able to gain greater insight into the technical aspects of the course.
Climate : Based in Springs on the East Rand in Gauteng, which is said to offer one of the world’s best climates: summer days are warm and wind free and winter days are crisp and clear. Johannesburg and Pretoria differ in temperature by about 2% (Pretoria being the warmer of the two).

Accommodation:  Courses include full board accommodation close to the aerodrome for the duration of the course in one continuous period. This includes three meals a day, tea or coffee at any time, and laundry.

Transport:  Transport is provided between lodging and Aerodrome for full-time students.

Clothing:  Students on short courses such as the Private Pilot Licence are expected to wear smart casual clothing. The best clothing for flying is natural fibre (wool, cotton). Synthetic materials and blends are not recommended. Shorts and loose fitting or high heel shoes are not suitable.

Hours:  CQ Aviation basic hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Sunday, Springs Airport is also equipped for night flying. Flying will normally be scheduled Monday to Saturday, often outside these hours, and Sunday may be used on occasion if the course falls behind schedule due to persistent inclement weather. Shutdown There is a short shutdown over the Christmas and New Year period but should students wish to continue training due to time constraints, arrangements can be made. Accommodation close to the Aerodrome is available for this period.

SEQUENCE OF INSTRUCTION EXERCISES

Training is divided up into a number of sequences:

These are detailed under the headings:

1. Aim and/or Definition of the Exercise

2. Ground Briefing, where the theory of the exercise is put forward

3. Air Exercise, where the practical side is covered

4. Debriefing, where the students performance is analysed Here follows the sequence of training

1. Familiarity with Cockpit Layout.
2. Preparation for Flight
3. Air Experience
4. Effect of Controls
5. Taxying
6. Straight and Level Flight
7. Climbing
8. Descending
9. Stalling
10. Medium Turns
11. Descending and Climbing Turns
12. Taking-off (including engine failure during and after take-off)
13. Approach and Landing: a) Engine assisted approach b) Glide approach c) Flapless approach d) Going round again
14. Spinning
15. First Solo
16. Side-Slipping
17. Steep Turns.
18. Instrument Flying
19. Low Flying
20. Take-offs and Landings in Cross Winds
21. Precautionary Landings
22. Forced Landings
23. Action in the Event of Fire
24. (Reserved)
25. Aerobatics
26. Night Flying
27. Navigation