Ansett Aviation

Ansett Aviation Helicopter Flight Training, Northern Territory, South Australia. Will is the Chief pilot, Owner and Grade 1 instructor.

ANSETT AVIATION HELICOPTER FLIGHT TRAINING

Ansett Aviation is the Northern Territory’s premier helicopter training organisation. Established in 2004, by William Richards, grandson of Sir Reginald Ansett, founder of Ansett Airlines. Will has a background of flying in WA, NT, QLD, VIC, SA and co-piloting a helicopter from the UK to Australia. Will has been flying helicopters since 1999, and has bui

lt a respected flight training school ensuring the highest level of safety. With extensive experience in instructing, mustering, eradicating, photography, banner towing, marine pilot transfers and tourism. WE OFFER
Commercial and Private Helicopter Licences
Inhouse Theory
Flight Reviews
Endorsements; Sling, Low Level, Mustering and Gas Turbine
R22, R44,
Subject to availability, Ansett Aviation can arrange training on turbines including: R66, B206 Jetranger, B206-L Longranger, AS350 Squirrel, EC130. OUR LOCATIONS
When training with Ansett Aviation students have the choice of two incredible locations: our main base in Darwin (Emkaytee Airfield) Northern Territory, and Adelaide (Calvin Grove Airstrip) South Australia. We are also the operator (and partner of) Marine Helicopters, at Gladstone Airport, Queensland where we are currently developing a simulator.

10/04/2026

A fantastic week in the air with our new students. 🚁
Great fun, great progress, and real skills being built every flight.

10/04/2026

A fantastic week in the air with our new students. 🚁
Great fun, great progress, and real skills being built every flight.

07/04/2026

Still raining in Darwin, NT 🌧️ Wet season doing its thing.
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07/04/2026

Still raining in Darwin, NT 🌧️ Wet season doing its thing.
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Chasing waterfalls… by helicopter! 🌊🚁Cross-country flights near Darwin give students the ultimate NT adventure while lea...
08/02/2026

Chasing waterfalls… by helicopter! 🌊🚁
Cross-country flights near Darwin give students the ultimate NT adventure while learning to fly. Who’s ready for a classroom with views like this?

07/02/2026

Rain hammering down at MKT 🌧️✈️🚁
Typical Darwin wet season conditions.
Flying later… theory now

06/02/2026

🚁 Your cockpit is waiting.
This is the R22, ready for its next student pilot. Train to fly helicopters in the Northern Territory and turn your dreams into a career.
📍 MKT Airport, Darwin, NT

End of the day, end of the flight — but the learning never stops.Our R22 sits in the sunset at MKT Airport (Darwin) read...
05/02/2026

End of the day, end of the flight — but the learning never stops.

Our R22 sits in the sunset at MKT Airport (Darwin) ready for the next student pilot. If you’ve ever dreamed of learning to fly helicopters in the Northern Territory, now’s your chance.

📩 DM us to start your journey

Flying over the Northern Territory isn’t just about learning to fly — it’s about experiencing the country from a complet...
04/02/2026

Flying over the Northern Territory isn’t just about learning to fly — it’s about experiencing the country from a completely new perspective.

This winding river, captured during one of our cross-country navigation flights, shows the kind of scenery our students see every day. Real flying. Real adventure. Real experience.

📍 Darwin, NT
🚁 Helicopter Flight Training — enrolments open now!

Ever thought about learning to fly a helicopter — this could be your classroom.This photo was taken during a cross-count...
03/02/2026

Ever thought about learning to fly a helicopter — this could be your classroom.

This photo was taken during a cross-country navigation flight over Darwin, where training comes with views you won’t find anywhere else in Australia. Waterfalls, wide-open spaces, and real-world flying in the Northern Territory.

If you’re serious about becoming a helicopter pilot, train where it actually prepares you for the job.
📍 Darwin, NT
🚁 Helicopter Flight Training
👉 Enrolments open — message us to start your journey






Flying over the Top End never gets old.Captured during a cross country navigation flight near Darwin, NT — proof that th...
02/02/2026

Flying over the Top End never gets old.

Captured during a cross country navigation flight near Darwin, NT — proof that the Northern Territory delivers world-class scenery at every turn. 🌊🌿🚁






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850 Bees Creek Road
Weddell, NT
0822

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