Learning to pilot an aero plane is one of life’s most satisfying experiences. Taking the controls for the first time, your first take off, your first solo flight – each one is a memorable milestone on your journey to becoming a pilot.
Learning to pilot an aero plane is one of life’s most satisfying experiences. Taking the controls for the first time, your first take off, your first solo flight – each one is a memorable milestone on your journey to becoming a pilot.
Once you have your private pilot’s licence (PPL), you’ll see the world in a different way. Anywhere with a landing strip becomes a potential destination. Being able to take friends and family on airborne adventures adds a new dimension to your life, and the amazing efficiency of air travel will never cease to amaze you. Southern Wings can guide you through the course in a way that makes every lesson a pleasure.
Southern Wings offers professional pilot training for a wide range of students. From pilots preparing for an airline career, mountain flying and instructor ratings through to private or commercial pilot licensing, Southern Wings is known for its ability to deliver superior quality pilots who are well equipped to deal with the changing demands of the aviation industry.
Committed to excellence the Southern Wings aviation training school is fully equipped with a well maintained fleet of fixed wing aircraft suitable for all training purposes. Simulators are also available in both the Invercargill and Auckland bases along with comfortable teaching facilities.
Air New Zealand announced its partnership with Southern Wings as a flight training organisation (PFTO) partner in April 2011 following a rigorous selection process to validate their current training programmes and quality systems and to confirm their ability to adopt airline styled selection criteria. We are proud to be one of New Zealand’s leading flight training schools, with a long standing reputation of providing high quality pilots to the aviation industry.
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