Rates
You can also view our Private Pilot License estimate and the pricing concerning our other services.
Lump sum discounts
If you prefer to pay for your flying by crediting lump sums, a 5% discount applies to payments over $5,000 and a 2.5% discount applies to those over $1,000.
Aircraft rates
| Solo | Dual | |
| AT-21 Simulator | N/A | $100 |
| Alpha 160A | $184 | $212 |
| Cessna 172R (180 bhp) | $205 | $235 |
| Cessna 172 (180 bhp) | $205 | $235 |
| Cessna 180 | $262 | $292 |
| Piper Cherokee Archer II |
$200 | $230 |
| Piper Cherokee Archer III | $232 | $262 |
| Piper Twin Comanche | $390 | $420 |
| Piper Arrow | $225 | $255 |
Hamilton Airport's fees and Airways fees total $14.00 per flight to Waikato Aero Club members, regardless of the number of landings carried out.
Rates current as at 25/11/2009
Instructors
Instructors' fees are included in the dual aircraft rates. Briefings and ground sessions not associated with a dual aircraft hire are $30 per hour for members, and a $50 hourly rate applies to non-members.
Scenic Flights
Landing at Hamilton included in these prices
| Duration | Cost |
| 20 Minutes | $125 |
| 30 Minutes | $153 |
| 1 hour | $293 |
Charter Flights
| 4 Seat Aircraft | $278.75 per hour (Incl GST) |
| Waiting Time | $30 per hour |
Annual membership subs
New students and associate members can maintain their memberships annually for $40. Licensed pilots can do so for $70.
Great Barrier Lodge
Members and members' spouses stay at our lodge on Great Barrier Island for $15 per person per night. Non-members stay for $20 per person per night.
Gift vouchers
Gift vouchers are available for the following.
- Trial Flights - a Trial Flight in a two-seater Alpha 160A trainer is $79, and in a four-seater Cessna 172 is $99. Click here to find out more.
- Aerobatics - for the thrill-seeker, Aerobatic Trial Flights are $109. Click here for more.
- Starter Packs - very competitively priced at $495 with a saving of $120. A starter pack is designed to get your aviation enthusiast through the first four flying lessons in the syllabus, along with a few extras to get him or her set up and ready to fly. Click here for more.
- Scenic flights - shout your loved one a truly unique experience to cherish - and to share! Click here to find out more.
If you would like a gift voucher for a service we provide that is not mentioned above, ask us and we may be able to help.
Pilot supplies
The Waikato Aero Club sells a range of essential pilot supplies including navigation computers, maps and headsets. Please ask us for current pricing and stocks.
Aviation fuel
We sell Avgas for off-road use only.