Endorsements
For an idea of further endorsements and new skills you can add to your pilot certificate, information can be found in the Flight Operations Manual.
| Endorsement | Description | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Operator | Is a practical and theory subject and endorsement which permits you to use a VHF radio carried aboard the aircraft for the purposes of communication with other aircraft or Air Traffic Services. | R |
| Passenger | Is an endorsement to permit you to carry a passenger in the aircraft with you – Once you gain this endorsement you are required to complete 3 take-offs and landings in the preceding 90 days in an aeroplane of the same group, type and having the same design features before carrying a passenger. | PAX |
| Cross Country | Is an endorsement which allows you to navigate across the country once you have completed the theory and practical requirements. Without this endorsement your flights are limited to 25 nautical miles from your original departure point. | X |
| Formation | Is an endorsement required to permit flights in close proximity to another aircraft. All pilots in aircraft conducting formation flights must hold this endorsement. | F |
| Glider Towing | This endorsement is required if you intend to tow fixed wing gliders to altitude and release them to soar. | GT |
| Hang Glider Towing | This endorsement is required if you intend to tow hang gliders to altitude and release them to soar. | HGT |
| Theory Instructor | G | |
| Nose Wheel | Endorsement allows you to fly an aircraft with a nose wheel configuration undercarriage. | NW |
| Tail Wheel | Endorsement allows you to fly an aircraft with a Tail Wheel undercarriage. | TW |
| Two-Stroke | Is an endorsement required to understand and manage the unique fuelling characteristics and operation of aircraft fitted with a two stroke engines. | 2S |
| In Flight Adjustable Propeller | This endorsement is required if you intend to operate an aircraft fitted with a propeller which can be adjusted in flight. | AP |
| Retractable Undercarriage | Allows you to operate an aircraft which has a retractable undercarriage. | RU |
| Waterborne Operations - Floats | Is required when operating an aircraft which can land on water using floats. | WF |
| Waterborne Operations - Hull | Is an endorsement which allows you to land on water where the hull of the aircraft is used to alight on the water. A retractable undercarriage endorsement is issued with this as the aircraft is usually fitted with an undercarriage which retracts for water landings. | WH |
| Low Level | Is required in order to operate an RAAus aircraft below 500FT Above Ground Level (AGL) and as such requires the pilot to provide a need for the endorsement. | LL |
| Utility | Is required to operate a recreational aircraft on a property for the purposes of stock spotting and movement, water trough or fence line inspection etc. | U |