Learn to Fly NZ - Wanaka Flight Training

Enjoying a winter wonderland flight over Lake Wanaka after all the snow we had a couple of days ago! Certainly not a bad classroom view ⛄️❄️🤗

Congratulations to Georgie on her first solo flight! ✈️ 👏

Last chance to sign up for our Navigation night course starting next week!

Our Navigation course is designed to boost your skills in map reading, flight planning, and more - without relying on electronic aids. It is perfect for refreshing your navigation skills, handling iPAD fails and for anyone on their PPL journey who is preparing for the PPL Navigation and Flight Planning exam.

By the end of this course, you’ll confidently plan cross-country flights, navigate in various conditions, and with additional revision sit and pass the CAANZ PPL Navigation Exam.

The course starts on Tuesday 3rd of September and runs twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday for 6 session. Sign up now by emailing [email protected]

For more info visit: https://www.learntoflynz.com/courses/navigation

A big congratulations to Cameron who has just passed his PPL!

An amazing result, well done Cameron 👏🥳✈️

Taking classroom views to the next level!

A huge congratulations to for successfully passing his PPL flight test on the 28th of June!

Well done Huck and we wish you all the best with your continued aviation training in the USA completing your CPL licence! 👏 🛫

Congratulations to Georgie one of our students from Mount Aspiring College for successfully passing her Private Pilot Licence flight test on Tuesday!

It’s been a pleasure to see Georgie all the way through her training. We wish you the best of luck with your continued training for a career in aviation

Well done!

Is 2024 the year you start your flying journey dreams?

Make it happen and come and learn to fly with us! Start with one of our trail flights and then from there you can train at your own pace when it works for you.

We might be bias but we think this is one of the best places in the world to learn to fly.

Check out our website for all the info and get in touch with one of our instructors to have a chat.

A summer of flight training... How good👌

Happy New Year Everyone 🥳 Welcome to 2024!

To kick the new year off we have a range of ground courses starting over the next couple of weeks and running throughout the first quarter in 2024. Our first course is our PPL Human Factors Course starting on the 9th of January 2023 and running for 2 weeks.
View our full schedule below and sign up by emailing or calling us:
https://www.learntoflynz.com/groundcourse

We have our next ground course starting in early 2024 so sign up to tick off some of your training early in the new year! Our first course for 2024 is our PPL Human Factors Course starting on the 9th of January 2024 and running for 2 weeks.

Perfect for aviation trainees on their PPL journey or any trainees/pilots looking to refresh their skills in human factors in aviation.

You can get all of the details at https://www.learntoflynz.com/courses/human-factors and sign up by emailing [email protected] or get in touch with us if you have any questions.

Human Factors Starting January 9th for 4 nights on Tuesday and Thursday 1800-2100. Learn how we make decisions and how different physical, psychological and physiological considerations apply to aviation. Plus much more!

Want to gift someone a trial flight this Christmas!? 🛩

Our trial flights are the perfect gift idea for someone who loves flying or wants to experience flying for the first time. Trial flights start at $350 and you can grab a gift voucher by emailing or calling us [email protected] or visiting our website for all the details.

https://www.learntoflynz.com/flight-packages

**PPL FLIGHT RADIO NIGHT COURSE starting next week - last chance to sign up!**

Our PPL Flight Radio night course starts next week and is perfect if you:
- Are looking for a refresher on radio equipment, and, radio phraseology and procedures.
- Are seeking to apply for a Diploma in Aviation and need exam credit in PPL Flight Radio.
- Are seeking knowledge on how to use and talk on airband radio.
- Are starting your PPL journey and want to start studying for exams.

Course Dates:
7th December - 1800-2100
12th December - 1800-2100
14th December - 1800-2100

You can get all of the details on our website and then get in touch with us via email, phone or DM to sign up.

Spaces are limited so get in touch today to get signed up and the course done before Christmas!

Congratulations to Jade for completing her first solo today! 🎉 😁

Your hard work is paying off, keep up the great work!

Congratulations to Ryan who successfully passed his PPL flight test on the 11th of November.

Ryan managed to get his PPL with cross country privileges with only 45.6hrs in Aeroplanes. The usual minimum is 50 hours however due to Ryan’s Heli PPL it is slightly reduced. Thanks Wanaka Helicopters NZ!

Well done Ryan we hope you enjoy flying around Queenstown and Wānaka with your friends and family!

Congratulations to Hamish Smith who completed his first solo flight on the 10th of November!

Well done and we look forward to seeing you continue progressing so well!

Congratulations to Alex for completing his first solo today! Keep up the awesome work 🤩

Last chance to sign up for our Navigation night course starting next week!

We have our Navigation course for PPL Pilots which is designed to provide our students with the skills and knowledge required to navigate anywhere in the world with confidence starting Tuesday 29th August.

The course follows a logical structure and is based on the NZ CAA PPL Navigation syllabus and will leave pilots with the knowledge required to sit their PPL Navigation exam.

We will delve into navigational theory, and practical navigation techniques used in New Zealand and around the world, to plan, prepare and execute a flight across the country.

Perfect for both helicopter pilots and fixed-wing pilots. The course will run 1800-2100 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting 29th of August. We will also be running the course online for students who cannot attend in person or may be located elsewhere. $299 per person.

Spaces are limited so get in touch today to book your spot flick us any questions at [email protected].

And another! Congratulations to Ryan from Both Brains for completing his first solo today as well. Keep it up Ryan (Ryan managed to evade us for his obligatory first solo photo with the machine, but we got him before he took off)

Congratulations to Mark for completing his first solo this afternoon. Making the most of the good weather! I bet you’re glad you took an afternoon of skiing ⛷️

Keep up the great work!

Flight Training Live Info Session 🛫

Join us for a free information evening next Tuesday 22nd August on all things Flight Training. Pete (Wanaka Helicopters CEO & Pilot) & Hamish (Learn To Fly NZ Pilot & Instructor) will be chatting through all of our flight training options, including our Diploma in Aviation for both fixed-wing and rotary as well as answering any questions you might have.

If you've been thinking about a career in aviation and are starting to look at options for training this is the perfect place to start!

Sign up below and pop a reminder in your calendar now:
https://www.facebook.com/events/834883881119642

Another one! Congratulations to Huck, another one of our students from Mount Aspiring College who completed his first solo today!

Well done Huck we are super excited to see you progressing!

Congratulations to Ari one of our students from Mount Aspiring College for completing your first solo today! 🎉🥳🎈🎊

Well done, keep up the great work! 👨‍🎓

Navigation Course - Enrolments Open Now

Our Navigation course for PPL Pilots is designed to provide our students with the skills and knowledge required to navigate anywhere in the world with confidence.

The course follows a logical structure and is based on the NZ CAA PPL Navigation syllabus and will leave pilots with the knowledge required to sit their PPL Navigation exam.

Over 6 nights we will delve into navigational theory, and practical navigation techniques used in New Zealand and around the world, to plan, prepare and execute a flight across the country.

Perfect for both helicopter pilots and fixed wing pilots. The course will run 1800-2100 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting 29th of August. We will also be running the course online for students who cannot attend in person or may be located elsewhere. $299 per person.

Spaces are limited so get in touch with us today to book your spot or email [email protected] for more information.

Learn To Fly NZ | Flight School | Wanaka New Zealand Learn to Fly NZ is the only certified Part 141 Aeroplane Flight Training facility in Wanaka, New Zealand. We offer Private, Commercial and Mountain flying training

Our machines have been busy!

Students first lessons, flying into farm strips, flying through clouds doing instrument ratings and night approaches at international airports doing night ratings!

Congratulations to Simon B for completing his first solo this afternoon! 👏 Even with a bit of crosswind Simon nailed it.

Well done!!!

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP!

Remember our new PPL Meteorology night course starts next week! Its your last opportunity to sign up with only a few spaces left before we kick off!

Do you want to learn how to interpret and assess weather and weather forecasts for your flying? Or perhaps you have a general interest in weather patterns and want to build on this?

The course is perfect for those studying towards their PPL Meteorology exam and PPL holders, and it will help you make educated decisions and have the knowledge to keep you and your passengers safe.
Across 6 evenings we will cover the PPL Met Syllabus which includes:
* Decoding aviation forecasts
* Interpreting weather maps
* Knowledge of the lower atmosphere and how wind and clouds form
* Knowledge of hazardous weather conditions
* Interpretation and knowledge of mountain weather
* Fronts and turbulence
* New Zealand specific weather
* Assessing satellite and radar imagery

The course will run on a Tuesday and Thursday evening starting 6th of June and finishing on the 22nd of June.
Perfect for fixed wing and helicopter pilots.
$299 per person.

Spaces are limited so get in touch with us today to book your spot or email [email protected] for more information.

NEW - PPL Meteorology - Night Course

Do you want to learn how to interpret and assess weather and weather forecasts for your flying? Or perhaps you have a general interest in weather patterns and want to build on this?

We have just launched our PPL Meteorology - Night Course. The course is perfect for those studying towards their PPL Meteorology exam and PPL holders, and it will help you make educated decisions and have the knowledge to keep you and your passengers safe.

Across 6 evenings we will cover the PPL Met Syllabus which includes:
* Decoding aviation forecasts
* Interpreting weather maps
* Knowledge of the lower atmosphere and how wind and clouds form
* Knowledge of hazardous weather conditions
* Interpretation and knowledge of mountain weather
* Fronts and turbulence
* New Zealand specific weather
* Assessing satellite and radar imagery

The course will run on a Tuesday and Thursday evening starting 6th of June and finishing on the 22nd of June.

Perfect for fixed wing and helicopter pilots.

$299 per person.

Spaces are limited so get in touch with us today to book your spot or email [email protected] for more information.

Congratulations to Joshua Clowes for passing his PPL today. Well done! Can't wait to see you out and about with your family :)