Auckland, NZ

[grow45]

Hope this is the right place to ask. I am contemplating emigrating to Auckland (non aviation job) and was looking for some background on private flying and gliding in the area.

Grateful for any info, recommendations etc.

THanks

g45

[MikeKnight]

Aeroclubs:
North Auckland: North Shore Aero Club [phone]

South Auckland: Auckland Aero Club [phone]


Glider clubs:
South Auckland: Auckland Glider Club [phone]
http://www.glidingauckland.co.nz/

[Dupre]

Auckland Aero Club: www.aac.org.nz

North Shore Aero Club: www.nsac.co.nz

Whenuapai Aviation Sports Club (gliding): www.wascnz.com/indexg.htm

Whenuapai Aviation Sports Club (power): www.wascnz.com/index.htm

There is also a microlight club at Pikes Point aerodrome (Onehunga - between Ardmore (Auckland Aero Club) and North Shore... Not sure of their website.

They are all good places to fly - I have flown at three of the above clubs. Send me a message if you want any more detailed info!

Dupre.

[What time is ECT?]

Best Flying Clubs

Heya G,

There are a few airfields around Auckland, and even more Flying Clubs. From your post, I'm guessing that you are a Recreational Pilot, and will be looking for a club with good atmosphere, convenient, excellent instructors, and value for money.

I can recommend taking a weekend and visiting the places around, that way you get to talk shop with the punters.

I fly at Ardmore, from Airline Flying Club. It is open to anyone, and concentrates mainly on the recreational market. Open during the weekend, or weekdays by arrangement. Phone them on [phone], or e-mail [email protected]

ECT

[ZK-DAN]

Good plug dude!! Don't forget the excellent coffee available (if you're quick enough) every Saturday and Sunday.

[ZK-Altitude]

Ardmore is a good airfield to fly out of.

Be sure to keep a good lookout out in the circuit though, plenty of massey clones to fly into.

[scatboy3]

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emigrating to Auckland (non aviation job) and was looking for some background on private flying and gliding in the area.

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[grow45]

Thanks for all the helpful comments (although I am not sure about scatboy3's). Gives me plenty to think about

g45