Aircraft
Our aircraft fleet
Cessna 172S
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a 4-seat piston single-engine basic trainer. The aircraft has a fixed landing gear, fixed pitch propeller and is ideally suited as an initial training aircraft.
Par Avion Flight Training operates six of these aircraft. These are current-model aircraft with advanced Garmin-1000 or King avionics systems.
Initial pilot training
RPL, PPL, CPL licence training
Instructor Ratings
4 seat trainer
Cruising speed 115 kt
Global Positioning System (GPS) equipped, including Garmin 430 and 1000
Autopilot
no GST | GST inc | |
Solo hire per hour | 304.00 | 334.40 |
Dual hire per hour | 399.00 | 438.90 |
Landing fee | – | 20.00 |
Cessna 206
The Cessna 206 Stationair is a 6-seat piston single-engine aircraft. The aircraft has fixed landing gear, constant speed propeller and is used primarily for Commercial Pilot training and for flights into the remote South West of Tasmania.
With the benefit of the large double opening rear doors passengers can be easily loaded or the aircraft can be converted to carry large items of freight that would not fit into other aircraft of a similar size. 200-series Cessna time can be very useful experience to have gained when applying for your first aviation position.
We have three C206 aircraft in the fleet.
6 seat advanced trainer
Commercial Pilot Licence trainer
Low Level Endorsement Trainer
Constant Speed Unit (CSU) Endorsement Trainer
Cruising speed 130 kt
ex GST | GST inc | |
Solo hire per hour | 505.00 | 555.50 |
Dual hire per hour | 600.00 | 660.00 |
Landing fee | – | 30.00 |
Beechcraft BE76 Duchess
The Beechcraft Duchess if a 4 seat, twin engine, “all weather” aircraft, specially designed for multi-engine training and instrument ratings.
They are equipped with advanced Garmin G5 avionics.
We have three BE76 aircraft in the fleet.
Twin Engine Trainer
Multi Engine Training (Night VFR and IFR)
Cruising speed 145 kt
Range 500 nm / 1100 km
Passenger Seats up to 3
GPS Equipped
Retractable Undercarriage
Cabin: Non-Pressurised
Baggage Capacity: Rear
ex GST | GST inc | |
Solo hire per hour | 610.00 | 671.00 |
Dual hire per hour | 705.00 | 775.50 |
Landing fee | – | 50.00 |
Britten Norman BN2 Islander
The Britten Norman Islander aircraft is a 10 seat, twin engine, “all weather” aircraft, specially designed to operate to and from remote airfields such as Melaleuca in Tasmania’s remote southwest.
Par Avion have two of these aircraft, used for scenic flights, as well as charter throughout Tasmania. These aircraft are also available for type endorsements.
Multi Engine Training (Night VFR and IFR)
Passenger Seats up to 9
Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) Aircraft
Cruising speed 130 kt
Range 500 nm / 1100 km
GPS Equipped
Cabin: Non-Pressurised
Baggage Capacity: Rear
ex GST | GST inc | |
Solo hire per hour | 940.00 | 1034.00 |
Dual hire per hour | 1035.00 | 1138.50 |
Landing fee | – | 60.00 |
Piper PA31 Navajo
The PA31 Piper Navajo is an excellent charter aircraft that provides one of the most comfortable cabins in its class. A popular aircraft for up to 7 passengers that require charter flights within Tasmania and beyond. It can be utilised equally well for freight charter.
We have two PA31 aircraft in the fleet.
Multi-engine training
IFR training / Instrument Rating renewal
Commercial ICUS
Weather Radar equipped
Passenger Seats: Up to 7
Range: 615nm + / 1,110 Km +
Cruising Speed: 180 kt
Cabin: Non-Pressurised / Air-conditioned
Baggage Capacity: Forward / Rear / Wing Lockers
ex GST | GST inc | |
Solo hire per hour | 1170.00 | 1287.00 |
Dual hire per hour | 1265.00 | 1391.50 |
Landing fee | – | 60.00 |
Cessna 404 Titan
Fast, super-comfortable twin engine aircraft used for our longer charter flights and airline routes. Seats up to 9 passengers in comfort, with substantial baggage capability.
We have two C404 aircraft in the fleet.
Type-specific training
IFR training / Instrument Rating renewal
Commercial ICUS
Weather Radar equipped
Passenger Seats: Up to 9
Range: 1840nm + / 3,410 Km +
Cruising Speed: 165 kt
Cabin: Non-Pressurised / Air-conditioned
Baggage Capacity: Forward / Rear
ex GST | GST inc | |
Solo hire per hour | 1400.00 | 1540.00 |
Dual hire per hour | 1495.00 | 1644.50 |
Landing fee | – | 70.00 |
Private aircraft hire
Many of our aircraft are available for private hire from our Cambridge base.
We require new customers to undertake a check flight with one of our instructors before they fly the aircraft solo.
Hire rates with an instructor are shown as ‘dual hire’ in our prices.
Hire rates
Hire rates shown on this page are current as at 01 June 2022, and are subject to change without notice.