https://www.feildingaviation.com/home daily 1.0 2021-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6105c31adf75524c7a9bd519/1632691084325-S1DE74IB2EBTZBOZ5YW6/unsplash-image-3MBaPrDv2Ts.jpg Home - Feilding Aviation. Feilding Aviation is a flight training organization located at Feilding Aerodrome. Our staff has over a decade of combined experience in training pilots. We offer courses to help start your flying career, as a Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot. We are professional in what we do and train people to the highest standards. We are based at Feilding Aerodrome, which is the hub of the Manawatu region, about 10 minutes from Palmerston North city and about five from Feilding. The region is dominated and defined by two significant river catchments, the Whanganui and the Manawatu. The Whanganui River, in the northwest, is the longest navigable river in New Zealand. The Manawatu River runs across the centre of the region, from rolling hill country in the east to the fertile Manawatu Plains in the west. The main city of Palmerston North is located on these plains. The area includes a variety of landscape formations and a series of mountain ranges. Our Flying School is close to a number of bigger airports, with Ohakea and Palmerston North Airport just five minutes away. Students get both controlled and uncontrolled experiences. Contact us if you wish to learn to fly full-time or part-time, we can help achieve your dream of being a pilot. We are flexible and welcome casual flyers. The best way to start is to book one of the trial flight options we offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6105c31adf75524c7a9bd519/1632260292339-S4EFPLLK8VW4CRRNIL1T/20210602_072553.jpg Home - Trial Flights Trial flight is a short introductory lesson introducing you to the basics of flight and give yourself an insight of the experience. You will take control of the aircraft under the guidance of the instructor, and experience the freedom of flight. It helps you decide to pursue a pilot licence for either a career or a hobby. We offer 3 different packages to choose from. Click below to find out more. https://www.feildingaviation.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-09-26 https://www.feildingaviation.com/our-fleet daily 0.75 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6105c31adf75524c7a9bd519/1632647821139-D5PC9QN4MPXQ9OFRDKE8/152.png Our Fleet - Cessna 152/150 Cessna 152 is a two seater, fixed tricycle gear aircraft. It has been used world wide primarily for Flight Training. With a cruise speed of 110 kts Cessna 152 remains a popular training aircraft for it’s stability and maneuverability. Powered by a 4 cylinder horizontally opposed air cooled engine, it is a reliable aircraft. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6105c31adf75524c7a9bd519/1632646949860-23O408JRWMHIL7MHWHH0/unsplash-image-dI284PFy_pU.jpg Our Fleet - Cessna 172 Cessna 172 is a four seater, fixed tricycle gear aircraft. Cessna 172 has been the most popular training aircraft produced by Cessna which is still in production. It’s high wing design gives great visibility of the surrounding. With a cruise speed of 120 kts Cessna 172 is very stable and easy to maneuver. It is a very popular training aircraft around New Zealand. it’s design features allows it to operate not only from a long sealed runway but also from a short grass strip efficiently. https://www.feildingaviation.com/private-pilot-licence daily 0.75 2021-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6105c31adf75524c7a9bd519/1629412650672-KRFDEPXT0HQFDR0Y5HAI/PPL_-_Cessna_172_small%282%29.jpg Private Pilot Licence - Private Pilot Licence (PPL) PPL is a recreational licence and allows you to fly anywhere in New Zealand along with friends and family. It is also a compulsory step towards a career in flying. To obtain a PPL, you need to complete the six PPL theory subjects (Human Factors, Air Law, Meteorology, Flight Radio Telephony, Navigation, General Aircraft Technical Knowledge), complete the ICAO English Proficiency Assessment, and a minimum of 50 hours of flight time. Please enquire now for further details and eligibility criteria. https://www.feildingaviation.com/commercial-pilot-licence daily 0.75 2021-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6105c31adf75524c7a9bd519/1629413255452-02S03QWKFAY1TFKZXEYJ/Boeing.jpg Commercial Pilot Licence - COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE(CPL) CPL allows a pilot to fly professionally and be employed as a commercial pilot. If your intentions are to fly professionally, you will be required to first gain a Private Pilot Licence. To obtain a CPL, you need to complete the six CPL theory subjects (Human Factors, Air Law, Meteorology, Principles of Flight, Navigation, General Aircraft Technical Knowledge) and a minimum of 200 hours flying. Please enquire now for further details and eligibility criteria. https://www.feildingaviation.com/instructor-rating daily 0.75 2021-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6105c31adf75524c7a9bd519/1632691178254-NQ9VK8LQAY533MNCS83G/10.PNG Instructor Rating - Instructor Rating A “C” Category Instructor Rating after the conclusion of your CPL will enable you to work for a training organization where you will provide flight training and ground theory to those working towards their PPL and CPL licences. Students must complete the following elements as part of the instructor rating course: NZ CAA Approved Instructional Techniques Course (four-day course) Basic Flight Instructional Technique (25 hours dual, 1-hour spinning instruction) Preflight Briefings. Aerodynamics You are required to have 150 hours of PIC to be eligible for the rating. 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