Resources
Utilise and download the resources below, to assist you with planning a flight in any one of our various aircraft. A POH, Charts and W&B information can be found for each aircraft type below.
Medical Info
If you are only going to be flying for fun and recreation, you will need to obtain a Class 2 medical.
If you are going to be flying for a career, then you will need a Class 1 medical.
A full list of medical examiners in Australia, as well as overseas is available can be accessed from the CASA webpage via the button below. More information can also be accessed here.
Live ATC Radio
Listen to live Air Traffic Control radio conversations from Bankstown Tower using the website LiveATC! This is an excellent resource for those needing to revise what to say during different stages of flight. Listen to how other people do it, in real time.
Activity on the tower freqency will be highest between 2200 and 0800 UTC (0600 to 1800 local).
Best listening times
- Monday to Thursday - tower is open from 6:00 am to 9:00pm local time - 2000UTC to 1100UTC.
- Listen for the "Bank Runs" between 6:15 pm and 7:00pm (0815UTC and 0900UTC, or 0715UTC and 0800UTC in summer).
- Saturday and Sunday afternoons are always great fun - listen between 4:00pm and 6:00pm local (0600UTC to 0800UTC)
Piper PA- 28 Warrior Pilot Information
All the information you’ll need when flight planning for the Warrior I, II and III.
Files include:
- Weight and Balance
- Checklist
- Flight Manual
Piper Warrior II QRH v1.1
The Quick Reference Handbook (Checklists) for the Piper Warrior II
Warrior III (Avidyne) QRH (LXQ)
The Quick Reference Handbook for the Piper Warrior III with Avidyne Avionics
Piper PA- 28 Archer Pilot Information
All the information you’ll need when flight planning for the Archer I, II and III.
Files include:
- Weight and Balance
- Checklist
- Flight Manual
Archer II checklist
Archer III Checklist
Archer III Weight and Balance
Piper PA- 28R Arrow Pilot Information
All the information you’ll need when flight planning for the Piper Arrow.
Files include:
- Weight and Balance
- Checklist
- Flight Manual
Arrow III Checklist
Cessna 206 Pilot Information
All the information you’ll need when flight planning for the Cessna 206
Files include:
- Weight and Balance
- Checklist
- Flight Manual
Aircraft Arm, CG Arm, And Moment
Information required for the calculation of Weight and Balance