Discover Flying

If you have ever dreamed of flying.... it's easy to get started with our “no obligation” introductory trial flights.

Take the controls and you fly the plane yourself! No Experience Necessary!

Hauraki Aero Club can take you on a trial lesson* in our glider, Cessna light aeroplane or Tecnam High Performance Microlight aeroplane. We will put you in the pilot's seat with our experienced instructor and let you have control. A great opportunity to judge for yourself whether you are keen to continue with further training or great for a one off experience!

You can purchase a gift voucher, an ideal gift for someone wishing to learn to fly. Just contact the Aero Club to find out more.

We also offer starter packages to help get you flying without the commitment to the full PPL training course, although any flying time you do at Hauraki Aero Club can be logged and credited towards any formal training if you choose to go down that track later on.

A medical is required before going solo for the first time. Pilots can cancel at anytime and only pay for the flight time accrued. Pilots are encouraged to fly regularly e.g. once a week and must pay for each lesson on the day they fly.

*Refer to Training section for prices.