Balloon / Your Way to the BPL
Outback Ballooning
Balloon pilot training at Outback Ballooning in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Training offer, source of contact and classification.
Offer of training
Practical and theoretical balloon training in Alice Springs as well as instructor checks, commercial training, class ratings and exam rides.
- Private balloon pilot training
- Theory
- Commercial training
- Class ratings
- Instructor checks
Clarify before booking
- What specific license degree does the school offer, and which authority issues it?
- Where do theory and training trips actually take place? In which language?
- What balloon, teacher, crew, return and exam services are included?
- How are weather breakdowns, additional trips and appointment postponements billed?
- What are the requirements for international applicants?
Price and classification
Current written offer required: On the same official page are different guidelines.
Partial prices are not total training costs. Let us give you a written offer with all additional costs.
To the cost guide and budget calculator →Information on the offer
- The page once mentions 18000–22000 AUD and in the second block 28000–30000 AUD with the balloon, instructor, crew and vehicle set. Therefore, do not publish a clear current price range. Accommodation is separate according to the provider. Main season of training April to September; individual duration depending on weather and progress.
Sources and additional information
- Outback Ballooning – Training ↗
- Private/Commercial training course Alice Springs ↗
- CASA: current Australian PP(B)P training pathway
Editorial reviewed in October 2026. For your education, the current requirements of the competent authority and the agreement with the school apply.
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