Pilot Training
Kaikoura Aero club owns and operates from its own building and utilizes two aircraft with a full-time instructor to oversee flight training.
- Two active runways, one sealed vector (700m) and one grass vector (575m) allow students to become accustomed to both type of surfaces.
- There are no landing fees for Kaikoura Aero Club pilots and because the airfield is not situated in a control zone there are no airways charges.
- The training areas are close to the airfield so time in transit is minimized and training time is used fully.
- Mountains in excess of 8000ft are within 15 minutes of flying providing an ideal opportunity for students to experience mountain flying.
Our training fleet:
The newest aircraft in our fleet. Built in 2013 and purchased by us in 2016 it has a new feel to it. Great fun to fly with a full glass cockpit and 5 hours endurance. It is a Light Sport Aircraft, so can be used for the purpose of gaining a PPL, CPL, Instructor rating, but can also be flown on a microlight licence. This means that we are now able to offer microlight licences.
Cessna 150 – C 150
This is a two seater training aircraft. With a 100 hp engine it cruises at 80 kts and is utilised for the majority of students training up to their PPL.
Piper Cherokee Archer – PA28 – 180
This is our Piper Cherokee Archer four seat aircraft with a 180 hp engine, it cruises at 120 kts and is utilized mainly for whale watching and cross-country flying before and after obtaining the pilot license.
Private Pilots LicenceA private licence allows you to fly anywhere in New Zealand with friends and family. A new Zealand PPL also allows you to fly overseas with each country having its own requirements to use you licence. Course Requirements To obtain a PPL you must:
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Commercial Pilots LicenceA commercial licence allows you to work for hire or reward within New Zealand and Australia and also in other countries around the world if you meet their requirements. Course Requirements To obtain a CPL you must:
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