At Marlborough Aero Club you will learn skills that may save your life. Things like how to fly safe low-level circuits, correct approach profiles, importance of good airspeed control, tailwind manipulation and one-way strips including correct decision-making points.
The key to airstrip flying is to reduce the margin for error and create a precision approach toward the touchdown point with attitude and power. At your typical airport with a 1000m runway, most pilots can get down and stopped within 400 to 600 metres. However, on many of the airstrips we frequent, the total length might range from anywhere between 350 to 650 metres. It doesn't mean the aircraft is not capable of operating in these places. It just means that the pilot must have the required skills and training to know how to do so safely.
Gaining some additional “hands on” flying skills will very likely set you apart from the crowd and might just be the thing that makes you stand out for a prospective employer.
Our courses are typically run over 2 days and include 4-6 hours flying time including additional groundwork discussing key points. Lunch breaks take place -normally by way of sandwiches and a thermos of coffee on a strip in the awesome Marlborough backcountry.
All the airstrips we use are privately owned. Weather conditions often limit where we can operate on a given day.
We can tailor these packages to your time commitment, budget and experience. Please contact us to discuss.