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About the NQAC
The North Queensland Aero Club is Far North Queensland’s oldest, premier flight training school, scenic operator and light aircraft charter company. The NQAC has been part of the exciting journey of many aviators for 70 years. Our team of expert, friendly instructors and office staff are willing to assist you in any way possible to help you achieve your goals. Whether you want to fly recreationally, privately or commercially, our team will help you make those dreams a reality. It is never too late to realise your dream of flying. Perhaps you would prefer to take a spectacular scenic flight around the Atherton Tablelands, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, or even make that appointment out in the bush today, we can help with that.
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Our fleet consists of 6 aircraft. 3 Cessna 172's, 1 Cessna 182, 1 Cessna 206 and a Piper PA28-180. We also have a Piper Cherokee 180 online fitted with hand controls for wheel chair bound students.
The North Queensland Aero Club operates from the Mareeba Aerodrome on the picturesque Atherton Tablelands. A short 45 minute drive from Cairns, or 22 nautical miles and 10 minutes by air.
Why choose the NQAC?
We're a school with personalised one-on-one Training.
We're a school based in a tropical environment, where you experience many different weather patterns.
We're a school that operates 362 days of the year.
We're a school where Navigation exercises takes you to stunning outback Queensland locations.
We're a school that has been training pilots for over 70 years.
We're a school only minutes away from Class C International Airspace.
The North Queensland Aero Club employs three full time Instructors and two part time Instructors. Flight Tests are conducted in house by our Flight Examiner. The collective experience of our instructing team spans over fifteen thousand flying hours and more than 25 years in the industry. The smaller, clubhouse feel means you get a learning experience tailored to your exact needs, with dedicated one on one training. 2023 marks 30 years of service for our Head of Operations and 20 years in the role of HOO.
In 2024 the NQAC will celebrate its 75th year of operation and remains one of the only aero clubs in Australia that still operates as a professional flying school as well as a social venue for its members.
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