Canterbury Aero Club

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1. will peregoy ★★★★★

   Had the pleasure of getting to do an intro lesson today with Tim as my instructor and all I can say is that I honestly wish I could give more than 5 stars. While the whole flight was an unreal amount of fun to begin with, Tim also did a great job of teaching and making it feel like an actual lesson rather than just a ride in a small aircraft (bonus points for his surf spot recommendations) As a lifelong aviation geek, getting to actually have my hands on controls for the first time was unforgettable. Perhaps my only negative feedback for the experience is that I now have to figure out how to afford getting a PPL because I will DEFINITELY be back for more.

   almost 8 months ago
2. Potterabroad ★★★★★

   A big shout out to the wonderful lady who works in the cafe. We’ve visited twice and she’s been so kind to my son, offering a fresh hot chocolate when he accidentally dropped his, offering to set up a hangar visit and just generally being one of God’s Better People. Very baffled by the previous comments saying it wasn’t kid friendly. In our experience, a lot of places could do with employees like this lady, she’s wonderful. Great coffee and food too!

   almost 2 years ago
3. Natalie Johnson ★☆☆☆☆

   Doesnt want children at the cafe. Said it to a customer because they have been shared around online and recommended which made them "busier" and they arent happy about that. Many people were keen to check em out but looks like they have lost alot of business now.

   almost 2 years ago

1. NRSJ ★☆☆☆☆

   Doesnt want children at the cafe. Said it to a customer because they have been shared around online and recommended which made them "busier" and they arent happy about that. Many people were keen to check em out but looks like they have lost alot of business now.

   almost 2 years ago
2. P KS ★★★★★

   Great view of Christchurch Airport also viewing takeoffs.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Peter van Zoggel ★★★★★

   Friendly, great food and brilliant views. Alcohol free. Love it.

   almost 4 years ago

1. Rory Condon ★★★★★

   Spent just over 2 months with the club flying a couple of times most days from West Melton for a PPL. Friendly club, great instruction, and operations 7 days per week with generally good booking availability. A flatland site with the clear weather of the Canterbury Plains, but once you progress to cross-country flying there's coastal and mountain scenery within easy reach (though it's often too windy to fly in the mountains). IAANZ also fly from West Melton during the week, so usually nice and busy in the clubhouse and out on the aerodrome, and the relationship between the two organisations can sometimes help by sharing aircraft while others are offline for maintenance. Not sure there are many other aero clubs in NZ that would have had the resources and flexibility to really provide an intensive training schedule like this.

   more 8 years ago
2. Alan Booth ★★★★★

   This is also the home to The International Aviation Academy. Same building, same address. they are right at the end of Aviation Drive in the big yellow building. However you might also be looking for thier West Melton flying field which is on Weedons Ross Road, out at West Melton about 10 minutes drive

   more 8 years ago

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