FAQs

  • Training from the beginning is called ab-initio training.

  • Your instructor and you will have controls that move together at the same time.

  • Light Sport Aircraft are the future of sustainable flight training.

    Light Sport Aircraft - Certified aircraft are built to ATSM ( American Society for Testing and Materials standards ), maximum weight - not exceeding 600 kg, can carry 1 pilot and 1 passenger and can be flown during the day and night in visual meteorological conditions.

  • There is no legal minimum age.

    To go solo you must be 16 years of age and 17 to get your licence.

 Aviation Terms

  • Pilot Certificate with which you can pilot an aircraft upto a max weight of 600kg. Valid within New Zealand.

  • Allows you to pilot an aircraft within New Zealand and around the world. You cannot be paid to fly passengers or cargo.

  • Allows you to pilot an aircraft within New Zealand and around the world. You can get paid to fly passengers and cargo.

  • Allows you to become a captain in an airliner.

Aircraft Classification

  • Aircraft with maximum weight not exceeding 600 Kgs. Can carry 1 pilot and 1 passenger. Can fly during the day in visual meteorological conditions.

  • Certified aircraft that is built to ATSM ( American Society for Testing and Materials ) standards. Maximum weight not exceeding 600 Kgs. Can carry 1 pilot and 1 passenger. Can fly during the day and night in visual meteorological conditions.

  • No maximum weight or passenger limits.

    Can fly during the day and night. Can fly in visual and instrument meteorological conditions.

  • Means flying an aircraft by looking outside in reference to ground and outside features. Remaining clear of clouds.

  • Means flying an aircraft by sole reference to instruments only. Flying in clouds without outside reference