You must obtain a medical certificate before you are able to fly solo and also to apply for a NZ pilots licence. Medical requirements in New Zealand depend on age and the class of licence you wish to obtain. For a Private Licence you require a DL9 with P endorsement or Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate. For a Commercial Pilots Licence you require a Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate. Any GP can issue a DL9, or for a Class 1/2 Aviation Medical it must be issued by a certified aviation medical examiner. Each Medical certificate has to be renewed periodically. To find out more about Aviation medicals please talk with one of our friendly instructors.

To obtain a RAANZ Microlight Certificate you must complete the RAANZ medical certificate, any GP is able to do this for you and the guidelines are based on a Heavy Transport vehicle licence. The form is available on the RAANZ website.

We have a local aviation medical examiners that can issue you with your pilots medical and can be found at:

Dr Robert Morton
Outram Medical Centre
10 Beaumaris St

Outram

DUNEDIN
Ph: 486 2150

Dr Rahul Prasad

Maori Hill Clinic
609 Highgate
Maori Hill
Dunedin

Ph: 464 0044

Yes you can fly with glasses, speak to your medical examiner/GP.

The First step is to Contact us at the Aero Club. Please see our page on becoming a pilot or download how to become a pilot from the Civil aviation website

https://www.aviation.govt.nz/assets/publications/gaps/caa-gap-how-to-be-a-pilot-web.pdf

The main cost is rental of the aircraft, which can vary a little due to fluctuations in fuel price and other variables. Contact us for up to date prices for our aircraft. Other costs include your Pilots Medical, Theory examinations, study material and Flight Test fees. Click here for current training packages available.

Time can vary and is dependant on a number of factors, such as your own availability and weather. On average students at the Otago Aero Club take between six and twelve months to complete their PPL part time. Training is very much tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle. Talk to one of our Instructors, they will help you structure a training schedule to suit your needs.

Pilot licences are valid for the lifetime of the holder however there are currency requirements and a biennial flight review, to ensure you are still operating the aircraft safely.

Before exercising the privileges of their licence all pilots must ensure they hold a current medical, current BFR (biennial flight review) and are current on the aircraft type they intend to fly. Currency on type requires at least 3 take off and landings in the last 90 days.

You can fly at anytime of the year here in Dunedin. There are some seasonal effects to the area yet generally we are able to fly on most days, all year round.

A BFR is a 2 yearly flight review that covers all flying manoeuvres and pilot decision making for your level of licence. This is to ensure that all pilots are still operating the aircraft safely, making appropriate decisions and is up to speed with the current rules and regulations. Our instructors are qualified to carry out this flight assessment.

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand is the regulatory body which exists to govern aviation in New Zealand and ensure aviation safety.

To fly in New Zealand you must be assessed to have a good ability to speak, read and understand the English Language as English is the dominant language in Aviation worldwide. Our Instructors will assess you as you learn and all pilots must pass a formal test for English Language Proficiency before applying for their licence.

Yes you can. Please look at our information under visiting pilots.