Located on the Taieri Plains, the Otago Aero Club has been fostering aviation since 1927.

The Otago Aero Club is the oldest aero club in New Zealand dating back to 1927. Taieri airfield has a rich history and was once an active RNZAF base.

The Otago Aero Club is run by its own members who are all very keen aviation enthusiasts. The clubroom facilities provide a great environment for all members to relax and reflect on past experiences and common interests. Many of our members have been flying here for years and can provide a lot of invaluable experience and tips for any pilot.

There are approximately 90 private and commercial aircraft housed and operated from Taieri Airfield, and the friendly club spirit is evident in all our members. We have a monthly ‘fly-away’ to a destination around Otago, Southland, or Canterbury which are well attended and popular with our members and their friends and family.

Instruction at OAC

General Aviation

The Otago Aero Club has been providing GA Flight Instruction to our membership for many years. Our team of highly experienced flight instructors have many thousands of hours local flying experience. Our staff are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals through personalised training that is flexible to suit your needs. The instructors come from a range of backgrounds with different flying experiences giving you more opportunities and skills to take advantage of.

If you wish to book a lesson towards your Private or Commercial Pilots Licence please contact us on:

Phone: 03 489 6158
Email: info@otagoaeroclub.co.nz

Joe Calder, Chief Flying Instructor (B-Category)

Jack Thorp, Flying Instructor (C-Category)

John Penno, Flying Instructor (B-Category)

Microlight

If you are looking at flying for a recreational pastime, then a Microlight Certificate maybe a better option for you. The Otago Aero Club has 6 experienced microlight instructors available. Combined they have many thousands of hours behind the controls of light aircraft and have flown the length of New Zealand many times. They will ensure you get the most from your flying experience no matter if you want a single U-Fly experience or a full Advanced Microlight Certificate. Our instructors are rated on a variety of common microlights so if you are after a type-rating or instruction in a new aircraft that you have constructed then give our team a call.

Joe Calder Senior Microlight Instructor/Chief Flying Instructor

John Penno,  Microlight Instructor

Alan Wright, ATO - Microlight Instructor

Gary Montagu - Microlight Instructor

Warwick Sims, Senior Microlight Instructor

OAC Executive

Meet the executive behind the Otago Aero Club, the organisation that has been fostering aviation in Otago since 1927:

Colin Chalmers, President & Light Sport Pilot

Tony Ross, Vice President & Light Sport Pilot

Mike Beattie, Club Captain, PPL & Light Sport Pilot

Damon Himburg, PPL Pilot

Brendan Morrison, PPL Pilot

Karen Eden, Light Sport Pilot

Ross Price, PPL Pilot

Gary Montagu PPL & Light Sport Pilot

Phone

(03) 489–6158

Location

8 Stedman Road
North Taieri
Dunedin, NZ, 9092

Hours

Tues–Fri 9am–5pm

Sat–Sun 9am–5pm