Light Sport Aircraft
Otago Aero Club have a team of friendly qualified microlight instructors available who can take you through the RAANZ licence process. You can start the process with a U-Fly experience in the club microlight around the Dunedin City area. Once you have decided that microlight flying is the path you wish to take, you will start flight training towards your first solo flight where you will be awarded your Novice Certificate. Then you can start working towards your Intermediate Certificate and Passenger Rating which allows you to start your cross-country training. Once your cross country training is complete, you can sit your final flight test where you will be awarded an Advanced Certificate which allows you to fly anywhere in New Zealand.
Microlight category aircraft are experiencing rapid growth with recreational pilots due to the lower flying cost and the advance in aircraft now available, many of which far exceed basic GA aircraft in terms of performance and fit and finish. The main difference with a Microlight Certificate is you are limited to 2 seats.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no prior qualifications required to start pilot training.
You can commence flight training at any age however to fly solo you must:
• Be of at least 16 years of age
• Hold a RAANZ medical certificate
QUALIFICATION AND LICENCE ISSUE REQUIREMENTS:
• Achieve a pass in five aviation theory examinations
• At least 50hrs minimum practical flying time
• Pass two practical flight tests
THEORY SUBJECTS:
• Flight Radio Telephony (FRTO Rating)
• Aviation Air Law
• Meteorology
• Navigation and Flight Planning
• Aircraft Technical Knowledge
FLYING EXPERIENCE:
Your training will include:
• at least 50 hours total flying experience
• 35 hours of Solo flying
• progress from Basic to more Advanced Flying skills
• cross country navigation experience around Southern New Zealand
FLight packages available
In addition to the “pay as you fly option (Pay by the hour at the time of flight) we offer the following options.
Trial flight/U-Fly (Click here to buy)
Includes pre-flight instruction
30 minute flight
Debrief
Starter pack (Click here to buy)
Effects of controls
Straight and level
Climbing and descending
The above is approx. 2 hours flying
Includes logbook
Experience Starter pack (Click here to buy)
Effects of controls
Straight and level
Climbing and descending
Cross-country flight
Between 5 and 6 hours flying
Includes log book
First solo pack (Click here to buy)
13 hours flying – all lessons up to solo and more
Club membership
Includes logbook
First theory class
Microlight certificate pack (Click here to buy)
50 hours flying
Club membership
Logbook
All theory exams
All study books
Landing and Airways fees
Flight test
Candidate pays for own medical certificate (GP visit cost)
*Prices subject to change
*First Solo and Microlight Pilot’s certificate flying hours may vary due to student ability and that the student has passed the Flight Radio and Law examination papers.
*Flights are in the Aero Club microlight – Vans RV-12