RePL Recognition of Prior Aviation Experience

In plain language

If you already have a manned pilot licence, you can skip the general drone theory exam, but you must still provide proof to a training provider, pass RPA-specific tests, and log 5 hours of drone flight time.

Requirement as structured

CASA requires applicants seeking recognition of prior aviation experience to provide evidence of their qualifications to a certified training provider and log 5 hours of RPA flight time under standard operating conditions.

Original regulatory text

You’ll need to find a certified RePL training provider who offers courses to recognise prior aviation experience. You must provide them with evidence of your prior aviation experience... You must log 5 hours of flying your RPA under the standard operating conditions.