Below are the upfront costs for students enrolling in the AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence-Aeroplane) through TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275). Prices are current as of October 2025.

Training Materials

Training material costs are not included in your course fees. 

Training materials include:

  • CPLA Book pack - supplied by NAA
  • Navigation Equipment pack - purchased by student
  • Flight Training Induction pack- purchased by student

The CPLA book pack contains 7 subject books, official reference materials (ERSA, AIP, VFRG etc), chart set, Law Reference extracts, and a suite of online practice exams for each subject.

As of 2026, this textbook pack is supplied by National Aviation Academy. Students will receive materials at the beginning of each subject within the theory course (conditions apply - see below).

Students are only required to purchase a Navigation Equipment pack, and Flight Training induction pack prior to commencement (prices below).

Training Materials Costs (updated for 2026 intakes)
  • Navigation Equipment pack containing a flight computer, navigation protractor and navigation ruler required for theory studies and navigation planning: $125.00
  • Flight Training Induction pack containing your official log book, kneeboard, pilot bag, Pilot Operating Handbook/s, briefing notes & checklists: $350.00
  • Can be purchased from our online store, or via invoice.

PURCHASE MATERIALS HERE

If you have any questions, or already have some CPL training materials, please get in touch to discuss.

Conditions of training materials use: Students are responsible for the safe keeping of the training materials supplied to them and will be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of lost/damaged materials in line with National Aviation Academy's lending policy.

Additional Fees - External

Approximates only - to use as a guide

  • CASA Medical Processing Fee - $75.00
  • Class 1 Medical DAME appointment – approx. $330.00 (prices vary between providers)
  • Class 1 Medical Ophthalmologist appointment – approx. $215.00 - $450.00 (prices vary between providers)
  • ASIC application fee – $280 to $320 depending on the issuing body
  • Pilot shirt with Epaulette holders – approx. $50.00 - $90.00 ea.
  • Navy pants - approx. $30.00-$60.00 ea.
  • Closed in shoes (not steel caps) – from approx. $70.00
  • Accurate wristwatch – from approx. $30.00
  • Basic calculator - approx. $18.00
  • Clear plastic mm ruler - approx. $1.00
  • USB stick - approx. $6.00

As/If required

  • VTC, VNC, WAC, Aus PCA Charts - $15.50 per chart
  • AIP amendments - $16.50 updated every 3 months
  • ERSA - $50 updated every 3 months