About the club
Wanganui Aero Club offers trial flights, pilot licence training (PPL and CPL) and club membership allowing you to access your passion in the heart of Wanganui's aviation hub.
Wanganui Aero Club also offers club room hire for events, and are an active member of the Wanganui community, facilitating the annual Wanganui Aero Day where members of the public can experience some of the worlds most iconic aircraft up close and personal every summer.
Our fleet
PIPER PA-38 TOMAHAWK
This Piper Tomahawk is our heritage trainer, with over 45 years serving the Wanganui Aero Club. This is a classic trainer affording 360 degree visibility which is paramount, especially for beginner pilots. This Tomahawk is a great plane to fly with awesome handling
CESSNA 172S
Our Cessna 172 is a 4 seat aircraft, ideal for training, ratings or for private hire to take family or friends flying. It is a newer model aircraft which has recently been updated with a Garmin GI275, 750GTN and GFC500 autopilot, making it the perfect IFR hour builder. It is also fitted with a ballistic parachute for extra safety.
Auster J1N
Step back in time and experience the charm of our beautifully maintained in original condition 1946 Auster J1N. Whether you're looking to complete your initial tailwheel training, gain a type rating, or simply enjoy flying a true classic, the Auster offers rewarding and unforgettable flying experience. Available for instruction and hire to suitably qualified pilots.
Wanganui Airport
Wanganui Airfield is a superb location for Flight Training due to its mild climate and well maintained airfield.
Sealed and grass runways are available. The airfield is situated close to training areas and for training in controlled airspace Palmerston North Airport is only a short flight away.
The Wanganui area is very scenic for flights with views of the coast, river, as well as on clear days views right to Mt Ruapehu, Mt Taranaki and the South Island.
Wanganui is also an ideal central base for hiring one of our aircraft for a few days away. Auckland, Coromandel, Tauranga, Taupo, Wellington and Nelson are all within a few hours flight from Wanganui.
For visiting pilots to the airfield, the airport cafe offers great food and coffee. Av Gas is available for both Z Energy and BP uses. For more about Wanganui Airport please visit https://www.whanganuiairport.co.nz/.
Staff
Jonathan Mauchline
Chief Flight Instructor
B Category Instructor at Wanganui Aero Club since 2018.
Tom Martin
Flight Instructor
C Category Instructor at Wanganui Aero Club since 2021.