Ballarat Aero Club
Ballarat Aero Club Welcomes all.
All you need is an interest in aircraft and you're welcome at the at Ballarat Aero Club. The BAC believes that sharing aviation with people from all walks of life not only makes us better pilots but better people too. So come down to the club and have a look at our aircraft, talk to our instructors or just sit back with the kids and watch the planes come and go.
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Learning to fly
COMING SOON! PPL CLASSES
The BAK course is now running. This course is expected to finish in late August / early September and then there will be a PPL class starting ...more
Recreational Flying (RAA Training)
RAA (Recreational Aircraft Australia) Training is the most affordable way to fly. The Club has a new yellow Gazelle perfect for RAA training and an RAA Certified Flying Instructor, Graham. Come out to the Club, have a talk to Graham, look at the Gazelle and find out just how affordable learning to fly can be...
moreGeneral 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....
moreClub Logbook
Hamilton Fly-in 20th and 21st of March 2010
Hamilton Aero club hosted a fly-in for its 50th anniversary in conjunction with the Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Over the weekend several aircraft from BAC attended the festivities, including PMZ, Dave Addison in TIM, and Ted Hardcastle in KVV as well as Russell Spong in the Jabiru....
moreVale – Derek Cooper 23/05/1946 – 12/05/2010
We were all very sorry to hear about the passing away of Derek Cooper on May 12th 2010 ...
moreClub welcomes New Instructor
The club is delighted to welcome Luke Newell to the team. A lot of the members will already know Luke as he trained for his PPL and NVFR Rating here at the club...more
Upcoming Events
Birdsville Races 3rd and 4th of September 2010
Most years club members travel to the Birdsville races and this year several members are taking their own aircraft. In addition, a couple of members are planning on hiring PMZ, DHS and PKH for what is usually a very entertaining long weekend. Expressions of interest to Matt Chester 0438 832 933 or Barry McCrow.0427 501 480...more
Club AGM - 17th September
The AGM will be held at the Club on September 17th. Contact Len Kennedy if you are thinking about standing for the Committee. If so, you need to lodge an application before 16/8/2010...more
Mildura Flyaway October 9th and 10th 2010
If you would like a shorter weekend flyaway, we are looking for expressions of interest for a flyaway In October to Mildura. The itinerary and costs will be released over the coming weeks. ...more
Wings Dinner - 16th October
Wings Dinner. To be held at Saxon House on 16th October....more
SOCIAL EVENTS NON-FLYING
To help with organizing social events, it was decided to ask the members what they preferred, as you are the people that will make the social side work. We would appreciate suggestions from you of events that you would like to see organized. We would like you to spend a few minutes completing the questionnaire, and give us your input, and suggestions. ...more