Wakatipu Aero Club

Queenstown is an ideal place to learn to fly. The weather is variable, however there are very few days unsuitable for flying. This means you have more choice of when and where you want to fly. The airport (approx 10 minutes drive from Queenstown) gives pilots real experience in taking off and landing in busy airspace. Training in this environment is a great advantage for any pilot.

Wakatipu Aero Club is confident in stating that Queenstown is by far one of the best locations in New Zealand to train to be a pilot. No prior experience in flying is required to commence flight training at Wakatipu Aero Club.

Why you should learn to fly at Wakatipu Aero Club: Flight training rarely disrupted by weather, Broad experience providing quality employability skills, Extension options, strip training, tail dragger, etc, Proven employment path following training with part-time work through to full time employment with local scenic companies and Flexible, On Demand training, best suited to persons with initiative and motivation.