Flying Activities

Fiordland Aero Club is a small, friendly club with a fantastic scenic playground to fly in.

Learn-to-Fly programme

We have a team of experienced instructors, who can teach you to fly in our two Alpi Pioneer training aircraft.

Learn to fly solo or gain your Intermediate licence to fly nearby. If you want to fly further afield, you can progress on to Advanced licences.

Fly-away Trips and Competitions

​Love to explore new places?
Enjoy meeting other pilots?
​Join us on a fly-in.

Think you can nail a Spot Landing?
Fancy doing a Bombing Run?
​Take part in one of our competitions. 

Try it Yourself

Introductory Trial Flight over Fiordland

Take the controls on your first lesson.

Fiordland Aero Club activities

From 'wind in your face' first-generation microlights to sleek light sport aircraft,
from gyrocopters to aerobatic planes - our members cover the range.
Beaches, back-country, mountains, snow, farms, provincial aero clubs, airshows
​- we fly to interesting places in Southland and Otago, and around NZ.

Airport Information

Te Anau Airport, Manapouri (NZMO)

Te Anau Airport, near to Manapouri and Te Anau, gives easy access to Fiordland National Park, including Milford Sound, the Hollyford Valley and the South Coast.
  • Modern terminal
  • Aviation fuel
  • Aero maintenance
  • Helicopter operator
  • Scenic flights
  • Aero club + hangar
  • Private hangars 

People

Instructors, Committee + Life Members

​Many trusted volunteers contribute to the life of the club, taking on such tasks as organisation, training, maintenance and administration.

Frequently-Asked Questions

What's on your mind?

  • How old do I have to be to learn to fly?
Just like when you're a kid - if you can't reach the pedals or see over the dashboard, then you'll have to wait a few years. Although you can have dual instruction earlier, you can't fly solo or get your pilots licence before your 16th birthday.
​Generally, people learn fastest when they're teenagers, but there's plenty of oldies who start learning after retirement. 

  • HOW MANY HOURS DOES IT TAKE TO GO SOLO?​
Some people fly solo after 8 hours dual instruction, but most take longer to reach that stage.
For more answers to frequently-asked questions, go to our FAQ page.
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