RMIT University Flight Training - Building 450

Welcome to RMIT University Flight Training - Building 450, located in the City of Wyndham, Point Cook, Victoria, Australia. Our institution is a renowned establishment and a point of interest, offering world-class flight training facilities and a unique learning environment.

Situated at the historic Point Cook Airfield, the oldest operating airfield in the world and the birthplace of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), our institution has a rich aviation heritage. Point Cook was Australia's first military air base and is also home to the Royal Australian Air Force museum, providing students with a truly immersive experience.

At RMIT University's Point Cook site, students have easy access to diverse airspace, varied terrain, and urban development, maximizing their navigational experiences. Our flight training facilities consist of a modern, purpose-built pilot training complex, located at the former home of the RAAF No 1 Flying Training School.

The flight training program at RMIT University encompasses both single-engine aircraft, such as the C172S Cessna Skyhawk and C182T Cessna Skylane, and aerobatic aircraft like the 8KCAB Super Decathlon. Additionally, our students have the opportunity to complete the optional instrument rating in the Frasca 242 flight simulator and the twin-engine PA44-180 Piper Seminole.

Practical flight training takes place at Point Cook Airfield, conveniently located just 25 kilometers southwest of central Melbourne. With 4500 feet of airspace above the airfield, our students enjoy unrestricted training maneuvers, minimizing congestion and delays. This unique advantage allows for more take-offs and landings per hour, enhancing training efficiency.

The Point Cook Airfield training environment is strategically positioned, offering access to various types of airspace and variable weather conditions created by nearby mountains, the sea, and the city. This setting enables trainees to develop the confidence and capability to handle command under a variety of operational conditions.

Point Cook itself is a picturesque area along Victoria's Port Phillip Bay, bordered by the stunning Cheetham Wetlands and Point Cook Coastal Park. As the home of the world's first military air base, it also houses the Royal Australian Air Force Museum, located right next door to RMIT's Flight Training Centre.

The City of Wyndham, where Point Cook is located, is a popular tourist destination for both local and overseas visitors. The region boasts major attractions, including the historic Werribee Park Mansion, State Rose Garden, Werribee Open Range Zoo, and the National Equestrian Centre.

Getting to our institution is convenient, with various transportation options available. Visitors can take the Metro Werribee Line train to Williams Landing Railway Station and connect with bus service 497, which will take them to the RAAF Base. Bus connections are also available from Melbourne International Airport and Avalon Airport, with SkyBus Avalon Airport Transfers dropping off at the nearby Werribee RSL.

For those traveling by car, RMIT University Flight Training - Building 450 is just a 25-minute drive southwest from Melbourne along the Princes Freeway. Visitors can take the Point Cook Road exit and follow the tourist signs towards the RAAF Museum, where our institution is located.

We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation, on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. We respectfully acknowledge their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. Furthermore, RMIT University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

Join us at RMIT University Flight Training - Building 450 and embark on a journey towards becoming a skilled and competent commercial pilot. Experience our exceptional training facilities, rich aviation history, and the beautiful surroundings of Point Cook.