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About Us

Who We Are

CHB Aero Club, established in 1935, is your gateway to the world of aviation. We offer a range of services including club memberships, professional flying lessons, top-notch hangar facilities, and exclusive runway access. Our mission is to engage the community, inspire the youth with a passion for aviation, and provide exceptional services to our members. Embark on your aviation journey with us today.

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Learn to Fly

Learn to Fly & Join Our Flying Community

Embark on a thrilling journey with CHB Aero Club. Learn to fly and experience the freedom of the skies. Our club offers top-notch training and exciting events for aviation enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a novice or an experienced pilot, our welcoming community is here to support you. Join us today and elevate your passion for aviation to new heights.

We believe the CHB Aero Club is unique in that it has only had three Chief Flying Instructors (CFIs) since the club started operations in 1935. The ability of pilots trained by the Club’s instructors is summed up by a comment: a testing officer once said, “You guys at Waipuk teach people to fly, not just pass flight tests.”

This is no doubt due to the foundations laid by the first CFI, Jim Franklin, and this philosophy continued by Don Macdonald during his tenure and by the current CFI, Ross (Roscoe) Macdonald.

It's time to take that first step towards your dreams of flying in the sky. Book your trial flight now.

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What We Offer

Functionality You Will Love

Trial Flights

Experience the thrill of flying when our instructor gives you sole control of the aircraft. Feel the excitement of what flying a light aircraft is all about. You’ll be on a ‘high’ for days afterwards. An Introductory Flight is the ideal way to start your path towards gaining a pilot's licence. Before you take to the sky, your instructor will give you a briefing covering the basics of handling the aircraft, where you will be flying, and what to expect throughout the flight. Then, it’ll be off into the air!

Flying Lessons

Experience the thrill of flying with our expert instructors. Learn the basics of aviation and take to the skies in a safe and controlled environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your piloting skills, our flying lessons are tailored to meet your needs.

Venue Hire

Rent our top-quality facilities to for your next event. Our club rooms is equipped with a full kitchen and all the amenities you need for a successful event. Reserve your date now!

Hangar Facilities

Rent space in one of our top-quality hangar facilities to store and maintain your aircraft. Our hangars are equipped with all the necessary amenities to keep your aircraft safe and in top condition. Reserve your hangar space now!

Aircraft Rental

Our club members have access to the club planes that are available to book for private hire.