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The Ballarat Advantage

The Ballarat Advantage

Ballarat Aero Club does NOT advertise learning to fly for a fixed number of hours, or quote unrealistic total costs, as these can vary with many factors. Our programs are tailored to each individual student to provide them with the best possible outcome for the the lowest possible cost. For information on the Ballarat advantage, click on "more" below....

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Newest Club Aircraft

Newest Club Aircraft

The Ballarat Aero Club's most recent acquisition is a Tecnam Bravo. It is a high wing Tecnam, related to our low wing Tecnam Sierra that has proved very popular with students and licenced pilots alike. RA students and pilots will now have the choice of high wing or low wing Tecnams. Come out to the club and and check it out in....

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Duty Pilots Needed

Duty Pilots Needed

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 hanger 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....

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Flying is a fascinating and rewarding activity, whether for business, pleasure or eventually for a career.

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; almost anyone can learn to fly. With this in mind the course here has been designed to assist you to obtain your goal in a reasonable time as you work at your own pace.

To fly General Aviation (GA) aircraft by yourself you will require a minimum of a CASA-issued Private Pilot's licence and a CASA approved medical certificate. BAC uses Cessna 152, Cessna 172, and Piper Warrior aircraft for PPL flight training.

For purely recreational flying in Recreational Aircraft you will require a RA-Aus licence and a current driver's licence. BAC uses a Tecnam Sierra and a Gazelle for basic RA-Aus training.

All flying training is supplemented with a series of pre-flight briefings to ensure that you will receive consistent high quality instruction.

Why not give us a call on (03) 5339 1742 and book in for a Trial Instruction Flight. For just $99 your 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.

 

The Trial Instructional Flight makes a great Birthday or Christmas present for someone special, and we provide a special Gift Voucher.

 

Would you like to find out more? Give us a call and arrange a time to come in and have a chat with an instructor who will be able to explain in more detail all you need to know. There are no obligations or costs involved in this appointment.