Becoming a member is easy. Fill out a membership application form and return it to fly@albatrossaeroclub.com.au Once approved by the committee you will be granted access to the member section of this website and Flight Schedule Pro where all aircraft bookings are made.
A discount is available to ADF personnel. If you have any questions on membership please contact us.
Civilian Flying
You hold a license and aren't militaryoption for 3 year renewal after initial 1st year
Military Flying
You hold a license and are militaryBenefits of being a member of Albatross Aero Club
- Friendly Club with a diversity of members
- Diverse fleet of single engine propellor aircraft available to members for instruction and hire
- Very Competitive hourly rates of aircraft hire, instruction and briefing.
- Highly qualified and diverse instructional team
- CASA accredited Part 141 Flying Training Organisation
- Good governance – An actively engaged Committee which meets third Wednesday of every month
- Over 35 years of Club expertise and experience
- Excellent Club facilities
What we do in the club
Our Committee meets monthly and monitors ongoing financial health and viability of the Club as well as dealing with good governance and management of our club.
We have a members monthly newsletter “The Flyer” to communicate the Committee’s work to the members as well as displaying the full financial and club committee minutes and Flyer in hard copy in the Clubroom.
Our AGM is held in November of each year and we report under law as an Incorporated entity as well as undergo periodic CASA audits for operations and technical compliance.
New members can expect to receive the personal attention of a dedicated flying instructor and be encouraged and instructed on the path through their flying training and formal qualifications.
FAQ
Yes, there are positions available for no Defence members to join.
Send an email to …… and you will be put in touch with one of our friendly instructors.
Some people make their first solo (under instructor supervision) in as little as 10 hours. A full Recreational Pilots Licence requires a minimum of 25 hours and successfully passing a flight test.
Our instructors can provide training in the complete RPL and PPL syllabus. We also offer design feature endorsements; MPPC, RU, TWU and can conduct your BFR and IPC.
The club generally operates on weekends between 8am – 4pm to avoid military operations. Some flights may operate during weekdays with prior arrangement and deconfliction.
Book a Trial Flight
Are you interested in learning how to fly?
30 minute ($100) or 60 minute ($200) Trial Instructional Flight with one of our experienced flying instructors to see if its right for you. We also have gift vouchers available for trial flights.
Membership
Be a part of our flying club to learn to fly, hire our aircraft or meet other general aviation enthusiasts