Even if you are a regular airline traveller, when you take to the air for the first time in the front seat of a light aircraft, the sheer exhilaration of handling the flight controls and the overwhelming unobstructed view of the world below will amaze you and most likely convince you to continue with formal flight training.
It depends upon your objectives. The options are a Private Pilots Licence (PPL) or a Microlight certificate (AMC). A PPL provides more flexibility for aircraft types and is required for future commercial training. Microlight aircraft are more fuel efficient with lower operating costs, but generally they like more stable weather which can result in fewer flyable days.
There is more to learning to fly than just how to fly an aeroplane. As a club member you will mix with other pilots and learn from their shared experiences. Clubs organise club events, both flying and social and even as a trainee pilot you will be invited to participate in activities such as fly aways and competitions.
All clubs must conform to the training standards set down by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Learn at your local Flying NZ Aero club as all of our clubs provide quality, personalised, training, from CAA licensed instructors, in a friendly environment.
You can enjoy your new skills locally, nationally or even internationally. As a licensed pilot you will be able to fly yourself and your friends to any licensed airfield in the country, enjoying a magnificent view of our beautiful countryside on the way. Flying NZ has competitions to suit all levels of skill, from a low hour trainee pilot to the seasoned professional. You can represent your club, your region or your country.
FLY AT NIGHT
Add a night rating to your PPL and you can experience the magic of flying in a night time fairyland!
LOCAL SCENIC FLYING
As a licensed pilot you can take your friends to explore your local area from above, with a view like no other.
CROSS COUNTRY FLYING
As a licensed pilot you will be able to fly yourself and your friends to any licensed airfield in the country, enjoying a magnificent view of our beautiful countryside on the way.
CLUB FLY AWAYS
Enjoy a day, or a weekend away to a remote airfield with your like minded club members on a group flyaway. Because flyaways are often headed by an instructor, trainees usually also get the chance to share the flying.
COMPETITION FLYING
Flying NZ has competitions to suit all levels of skill, from a low hour trainee pilot to the seasoned professional. You can represent your club, your region or your country.
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