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Trial 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....

RAA (Recreational Aircraft Australia) training is the most affordable way to fly. The Club has a Skyfox Gazelle, a Tecnam Sierra and a new Tecnam Bravo - perfect for RAA training. We have RAA Certified Flying Instructors including Graham (our CFI). Come out to the Club, have a talk to our instructors, look at the aircraft and find out just how affordable learning to fly can be....

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....

The Ballarat Aero Club is offering a new opportunity for secondary school students to undertake flying training as a part of their school studies. The program offers the opportunity to complete the GFPT within school time and also is an excellent pathway for those interested in an aviation career. For more details, click “more” below....

Duty Pilots

One of the more enjoyable tasks at the Ballarat Aero Club is acting as the Duty Pilot on a Saturday or Sunday. The Duty Pilot's role is to facilitate the smooth running of the office and hangar over the weekends, with the added bonus of meeting visitors from Ballarat, and from all over Australia.

The Club shows it's appreciation to the Duty Pilots by crediting their Club account with $30 for the day's work.We're always looking for new volunteers for Duty Pilots, so if you feel you can volunteer your time then contact Len Kennedy on 03 5339 1742 or Rob Toogood on 0419 110 627.

The Duty Pilot Roster shown below is the original roster. Duty Pilots frequently swap days with each other; those changes are not reflected here.

If you are unable attend as Duty Pilot on your allocated day, please organise a swap with another Duty Pilot.

June, July & August 2013

Saturday	1 June 2013	Bill Cummins
Sunday	2 June 2013	Adam Heath
Saturday	8 June 2013	Warwick Kinscher
Sunday	9 June 2013	Colin Dorn
Saturday	15 June 2013	Michael Collis
Sunday	16 June 2013	David Brown
Saturday	22 June 2013	Laurence Burrows
Sunday	23 June 2013	Ian Burston
Saturday	29 June 2013	Eddie Kuyper
Sunday	30 June 2013	Scott Lanyon
Saturday	6 July 2013	Peter George
Sunday	7 July 2013	Geoff Baulch
Saturday	13 July 2013	Justin Brown
Sunday	14 July 2013	Greg Brown
Saturday	20 July 2013	Matt Chester
Sunday	21 July 2013	Jeff Rootes
Saturday	27 July 2013	Rob Toogood
Sunday	28 July 2013	Chris Williams
Saturday	3 August 2013	Peter Swan
Sunday	4 August 2013	David Brown
Saturday	10 August 2013	Laurence Burrows
Sunday	11 August 2013	Ian Burston
Saturday	17 August 2013	Bill Cummins
Sunday	18 August 2013	Adam Heath
Saturday	24 August 2013	Warwick Kinscher
Sunday	25 August 2013	Eddie Kuyper
Saturday	31 August 2013	Ian Burrows

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Trial Instructional Flight

Recreational Flying (RAA Training)

General Aviation Training

Secondary School Program

Duty Pilots