Beyond visual line-of-sight
ReB1

This course covers the complete BVLOS OCTA Aeronautical Knowledge Standards and gives you substantial practice exam exposure. The ReB1 provides some reference materials digitally through the PEXO exam software, so your success depends on understanding the material well enough to apply it efficiently under time pressure. If you work through the audiobook thoroughly, revisit weak areas, and use the practice exams to identify and close gaps, this course is designed to be a comprehensive preparation tool.

No textbook is required to use this course. The audiobook covers the full theory syllabus. That said, the BVLOS OCTA Aeronautical Knowledge Standards Guide references several documents — including the BOM Manual of Aviation Meteorology and CASA's CNS-ATM Kit — as useful supplementary references. These are entirely optional.

You can study the course at any time, but you must hold a current RePL before you can sit the ReB1 exam. The RePL is a prerequisite set by CASA.

Like other CASA theory exams, the ReB1 can be sat by self-study candidates. There is no requirement to complete a formal training course (unlike RePL, where you were required to complete a training course). CASA publishes the BVLOS OCTA Aeronautical Knowledge Standards and the accompanying Standards Guide specifically so that candidates can prepare independently. You simply need to hold a current RePL, book the exam through Aspeq, and pass with 70% or above.

Some training providers offer instructor-led courses delivered through online meetings, which typically cover the same syllabus with the benefit of live instruction and interaction. This course takes a different approach — it's an audio-first self-study resource with practice exams, designed so you can study at your own pace, on your own schedule, wherever you happen to be. The theory content and syllabus coverage are the same. The difference is the format and the price point. Choose the approach that suits how you learn best.

The ReB1 was created specifically for RPAS BVLOS operations in non-controlled airspace. The IREX was originally designed for crewed pilots pursuing an instrument rating and includes content that doesn't apply to RPAS operations. The ReB1 is more focused, more relevant, and purpose-built for remote pilots. Both exams can satisfy the theoretical knowledge requirement for BVLOS operations, but the ReB1 only covers BVLOS OCTA — not operations inside controlled airspace.

No. Passing the ReB1 gives you a pass credit in the BVLOS OCTA examination, which is one component of the broader BVLOS approval process. To actually conduct BVLOS operations, your organisation also needs a ReOC, a CASA-issued BVLOS area approval (based on a SORA safety case), BVLOS-specific procedures in your operations manual, and in some cases a flight test. This course helps you with the theory exam step. See the "Where the ReB1 Fits" section above for a full overview of the pathway.

This course is focused specifically on the ReB1 theory exam. It does not cover the CASA application process, SORA methodology, safety case development, or operations manual procedures — those are separate steps in the BVLOS approval pathway. The audiobook does cover SORA and the approval process at an awareness level, as required by the exam syllabus, but it's not a guide to completing an application. If you need support with the broader approval process, there are RPAS consultancies in Australia that specialise in BVLOS approvals and can provide training, documentation, or managed application services.

Yes. The course runs through our web based learning platform, which works on any device through a web browser. You can listen on your phone, tablet, or computer.

Around 8 hours of content covering the full BVLOS OCTA syllabus.

Absolutely. The audiobook is available both as a single continuous player and as individual chapters, so you can revisit specific topics as many times as you need. For the ReB1, we strongly recommend multiple listens — particularly for GNSS navigation, OCTA operations, and meteorology topics.

There's a dedicated Feedback & Issue Reporting section inside the course. You can report errors, technical issues, or general feedback directly. We take accuracy seriously — if something's wrong, we want to know.

No practice exam provider uses actual CASA questions — CASA doesn't release their question bank. Our questions are written to reflect the style, difficulty, and syllabus coverage of the real exam, and are drawn from a large bank so every attempt is different.

This course is specifically designed for the kind of structured, repeatable study that helps people who struggled with traditional preparation. The audio format means you can go through the theory multiple times without it feeling like a chore, and the practice exams help you identify exactly where your weak spots are.

Change of Mind
Because this course is a digital product that is available immediately upon purchase, we do not offer refunds for change of mind once you have accessed the course content. Audiobook chapters, audio practice exams, and written practice exam questions cannot be "returned" once consumed.

If you have not accessed any course content, you may request a full refund within 7 days of purchase by contacting us at support@pilotaudio.com.au.

If you purchased the wrong course (for example, you bought the RPL course but meant to buy a different subject), please do not start the course. Contact us immediately at support@pilotaudio.com.au and we will swap you to the correct course or issue a full refund, provided you have not accessed any content.

Faults and Technical Issues
Our products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If the course has a major fault — for example, if significant portions of the content fail to load or the course is materially different from what was described — you may be entitled to a replacement or refund regardless of how much content you have accessed.

If you experience a technical issue, please contact us at support@pilotaudio.com.au with as much detail as possible. We will work to resolve the issue as soon as practicable. If we are unable to resolve a genuine fault, we will provide a full refund.

Cancellations
You may stop using the course at any time. However, ceasing use does not automatically generate a refund for a previous purchase if the content has already been accessed.