Terms and Conditions

A.S. FLYING SCHOOL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By using this website and by participating in A.S. Flying School activities, you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you will withhold from participating in our activities. Changes to these terms and conditions may occur.

1. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• You agree to the terms and conditions set out on this page.
• You may be asked to provide your weight, height, age, prior flight training information, any medical conditions that may affect your ability to safely participate in our activities, and any other information that is requested by us when applying for any activity with A.S. Flying School.
• When participating in A.S. Flying School activities, you must have a blood alcohol concentration of zero percent (0.00%) and must not be under the influence of any non-prescription drugs. You must inform the instructor of any medications you are currently taking or any medical or physical conditions you have that may affect your ability to safely fly and coordinate yourself.
• You may be asked to provide valid photo identification such as a driver’s licence or a passport.
• You must be proficient in the English language if you wish to undertake flight lessons.
• You must follow any rules or conditions introduced or communicated by A.S. Flying School.
• We expect you to arrive at least ten (10) minutes early for any of your appointment bookings.
• You and anyone who accompanies you must not engage in reckless, foolish, or negligent behaviour, or any other behaviour that may create risk of injury to you or a third party, while on the premise or participating in our activities.
• You must read and accept the risk warning detailed further in section 7 of the terms and conditions.
• You must respect all staff, instructors, and fellow students and respect all property, equipment, and facilities.
• We are not liable for any damages or losses to any of your personal belongings that you keep unattended on the premises.
• You must wear suitable clothing at all times.

2. VOUCHERS

• Discovery Flight vouchers can only be redeemed by one person. Multiple vouchers can be purchased as gifts.
• Vouchers expire three (3) years from purchase. Bookings are not applicable on public holidays.
• If you have completed your first Discovery Flight, any additional flights booked by you will be charged at normal A.S. Flying School rates.
• While there is no minimum age requirement to begin flying, participants under 18 must have signed parental consent.
• You can book your flight appointments seven (7) days a week 9am – 9pm.
• Before flying, you will be required to complete a pre-flight booking form with your personal details. You declare that the information you provide to us is true. Your personal details are protected with the Privacy Act.
• If your flight is cancelled due to weather, your flight will be rescheduled. We reserve the right to reschedule your flight due to weather conditions or operational considerations. We will attempt to give you the earliest possible notice in the event of a sudden rescheduling.
• You are to arrive for your appointment booking at least ten (10) minutes early. If you are late to your flying lesson for more than fifteen (15) minutes, you forfeit your voucher and your booking is cancelled. You will not be refunded.
• Bookings are subject to availability.
• All vouchers are non-refundable.
• No changes are allowed within seventy-two (72) hours of the appointment booking, otherwise a $100 rebooking fee applies.

3. PAYMENTS

• The full payment for our packages must be paid online through our booking process.
• Additional time spent in the air will incur additional costs subject to the overtime.
• A.S. Flying School is our trading name. Payments and invoices from A.S. Flying School are identified as Lift and Drift Pty Ltd.
• You acknowledge and agree that A.S. Flying School may change its payment provider and that the current payment provider may, in their sole discretion, assign or novate all existing payment agreements to a new payment provider. In the event of this occurrence, you consent to A.S. Flying School or the current payment provider providing your personal information in accordance with this agreement and A.S. Flying School’s privacy policy.

4. BOOKINGS AND RESCHEDULING

• Booking requests can be done through the bookings process of our website or via calling our office number. After your booking is confirmed, a confirmation email will be sent to you and you will be charged the full payment amount.
• Your booking may be rescheduled due to operational circumstances or weather conditions. You will be contacted as soon as reasonably possible for your next availability.
• You must provide at least seventy-two (72) hours notice prior to your appointment booking if you want to reschedule the booking.
• You are to arrive for your appointment booking at least ten (10) minutes early. If you are late to your flying lesson for more than fifteen (15) minutes without prior communication with the instructor, you will be considered a no-show. Your booking is cancelled and you will not be refunded.

5. REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS

• All bookings are non-refundable. Cancellations will not be refunded.
• We do not offer refunds for special discount offers or vouchers.
• We do not offer refunds for change of mind.
• We do not offer refunds if a Visa to stay in Australia is cancelled or unable to be renewed.
• You are to arrive for your appointment booking at least ten (10) minutes early. If you are late to your flying lesson for more than fifteen (15) minutes without prior communication with the instructor, you will be considered a no-show. Your booking is cancelled and you will not be refunded.

6. RISK WARNING

• While A.S. Flying School values safety as its highest priority, you acknowledge and agree that participation by you or your child in any activity with A.S. Flying School may expose you to risk. This includes, but is not limited to, the risk of death, personal injury, physical harm, serious injury, psychological, emotional, and mental harm, illness and/or loss or damage to your property from third party participants, pre-existing health conditions, loss of control of an aircraft, collision with objects, property, equipment, engine or aircraft failure, adverse weather conditions, uncontrolled descent or forced landing, misjudgements and any failure to comply with instructions or directions.
• You agree, to the extent permitted by law, to release and indemnify A.S. Flying School for any loss or damages suffered by you when participating in any of our activities, including any of the acknowledged risks above.
• You agree to give us all relevant personal medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in our activities without risk. You declare the information you provide A.S. Flying School to be true and accurate and not misleading in any way.
• You have read this risk warning and are aware of and voluntarily accept any risk that may arise from your or your child’s participation in any activity with A.S. Flying School. If applicable, you may have to sign a waiver to formally acknowledge these terms prior to any activity.

These Terms and Conditions may change or be updated in future.