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Learning to fly
General Aviation Training
Whether for business, pleasure or eventually for a career, flying is a fascinating and rewarding pastime. A Private Pilot Licence will allow you to fly aeroplanes anywhere in Australia and, if you wish, your passengers can share the cost of the flight with you. Learning to fly may be one of the most rewarding experiences you could undertake in your life. Yes, it does involve a lot more than learning to drive, but it does not require any special abilities or education standards....
moreRecreational Flying (RAA Training)
RAA (Recreational Aircraft Australia) Training is the most affordable way to fly. The Club has a new yellow Gazelle and a new Tecnam Sierra - perfect for RAA training, and an RAA Certified Flying Instructor, Graham. Come out to the Club, have a talk to Graham, look at the aircraft and find out just how affordable learning to fly can be....
moreTrial Instructional Flight
Thinking of learning to fly, but not sure? Why not book a Trial Instruction Flight. Our instructor will spend about half an hour explaining how aeroplanes work and how to operate the controls. Then you will be taken on a half hour training flight where you will learn how to operate all the basic controls and fly the aeroplane yourself. Why not give us a call on (03)5339 1742 and book in for a Trial Instruction Flight for just $99. A Trial Instruction Flight (TIF) voucher makes a great present Birthday or Christmas present for someone special....
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Special Fire Season Procedures
All pilots are requested to make note of the following changes during the fire season. These changes are simply a local agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) between operators to facilitate safe and efficient fire operations during the summer. For full details please read the full memorandum on the notice board in the Aero Club. They will not normally restrict our operations much but an awareness of what is happening is important. During the fire season, which has now begun, the following changes apply: ...
moreNewest Club Aircraft
The Ballarat Aero Club's latest acquisition, a Tecnam Sierra, is proving very popular with students and licenced pilots alike. As well as having excellent performance and exemplary flying characteristics, it looks great and is very comfortable to fly in. Come out and check it out in our hangar. It is a worthy addition to our fleet....
moreDuty Pilots Needed
How would you like to spend an interesting day at the Aero Club a couple of times a year to help out in the office and receive a small remuneration in return? More Duty Pilots are needed to so if you can find time to volunteer for a couple of Saturdays or Sundays each year, please let Len Kennedy or Rob Toogood know. Len can be contacted on 5339 1742 or Rob on 0419 110 627. Although it does get rather busy at times, it is a most enjoyable day as you will meet many interesting people and see many different aircraft and activities happening. Please consider at least trying it once!...
moreUpcoming Events
Upcoming Fly-Ins for 2012
The Club has arranged a number of fly-ins over the next three months. Members are advised to keep an eye on the website and in the Newsletter for details. Click on "more" below for the dates....
moreTraining at Colac has begun
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The Ballarat Aero Club has commenced R.A. training in the Tecnam at Colac every second Friday. There are a number of students already in training at Colac and the demand is expected to grow....
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moreOn-Line Booking
The Ballarat Aero Club is now using an on-line booking system for aircraft and instructors. The new system should enhance our efficiency and make it much easier for members to make bookings from home. To access the system, click on "more" below and then click on the link to ON-LINE BOOKINGS....
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