Canterbury Aero Club Inc.

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Another Private Pilot - Congratulations, Brendan!
Canterbury Aero Club News - https://mailchi.mp/cac/weekly-for-6-aug-26-905660-mzg7gmyrpx-9433934

Hi - just in case you missed Thursday's issue, here it is again... - https://mailchi.mp/cac/weekly-for-30-jul-26-905660-mzg7gmyrpx-9433906

Old Kit - New Kit - Newer Kit!
Canterbury Aero Club News - https://mailchi.mp/cac/weekly-for-30-jul-26-905660-mzg7gmyrpx-9433905

Hi - just in case you missed Thursday's issue, here it is again... - https://mailchi.mp/cac/weekly-for-23-jul-26-905660-mzg7gmyrpx-9433871

Gidday. Must be Thursday. Noggin n Natter @ RT this Sunday! What else...? Read on.
Canterbury Aero Club News - https://mailchi.mp/cac/weekly-for-23-jul-26-905660-mzg7gmyrpx-9433870

WL's GULHWEIN SOCIAL... is on SATURDAY 18th - this Saturday. Not Sunday.
Enjoy Patron Chris's famous mulled wine and nibbles. Bring your own stein if you like and...
..Have a great time!

Join us for our Open Day at our Harewood Christchurch base and discover the exciting world of flying! Meet our instructors, explore our facilities/ aircraft and learn about pilot training options!

Date: Sunday 2nd August
Time: 10am - 3pm
Address: 25 Aviation Drive Harewood Christchurch
No entry fee, all ages welcome, no RSVP required

See you there!

Congratulations Jack Henderson on your First Solo fight!! 01/07/2026

Mt Cook flyaway - Memories for a lifetime

If there's one event that should be on every Canterbury Aero Club member's calendar, it's the annual Flyaway to Mt Cook. Year after year, it proves to be one of the highlights of our flying programme, combining spectacular scenery, unique flying opportunities, and great company.

While the weather has unfortunately had other ideas over the past three years, forcing us to cancel each time, this year's forecast is looking far more promising. We're hopeful that this will finally be the year we make it back to one of New Zealand's most iconic flying destinations.

The flight itself is reason enough to come along. Crossing the Canterbury Plains before climbing into the Southern Alps offers some of the most breathtaking scenery New Zealand has to offer. Snow-capped peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, braided rivers, and the towering presence of Aoraki/Mt Cook make this a flight you'll remember long after you've shut the engine down.

Landing at Mt Cook Aerodrome is an experience in itself. It's an aerodrome that many pilots never get the chance to visit, making it a fantastic opportunity to expand your flying experience while operating into one of the country's beautiful destinations.

Once on the ground, the adventure continues. Participants can take advantage of discounted scenic ski plane or helicopter flights, giving the rare opportunity to land on the Tasman Glacier. Standing on the glacier, surrounded by the Southern Alps, is something few people ever experience and is an unforgettable addition to an already incredible day.

For those staying on the ground, there's plenty to enjoy as well. A relaxed lunch at The Hermitage Hotel provides the perfect chance to swap stories, admire the views of Aoraki/Mt Cook, and catch up with fellow members before the flight home.

More than anything, the Mt Cook Flyaway is about enjoying aviation with like-minded people. Whether you're a newly qualified pilot or have thousands of hours in your logbook, it's a fantastic opportunity to build experience, explore one of New Zealand's most stunning flying destinations, and enjoy a memorable day out with fellow aviators.

If you've never been before, make this the year you join us. After three weather-related cancellations, we're hoping fourth time's the charm. The Mt Cook Flyaway truly is the Canterbury Aero Club's premier event and one you won't want to miss.

Simon Green
Deputy Chief Flying Instructor