Fun isn't logical. That's why you should learn to fly
Want to learn to
fly aeroplanes
and
have fun doing it?
then you have found
the right place with...
yet Professional Flight Training!
with an aero club environment
been around for a while
About Our Training Area
Fly sooner, learn faster.
At Whakatāne, the training area starts just minutes after take-off. That means less time wasted getting there, and more time practicing real skills. With clear skies and low traffic, you get maximum value out of every flight.
Your Time, Your Skies
At Whakatane Flying School, one of our biggest advantages is location. Our training area begins just minutes after take-off – no long transits, no wasted time. That means more of every lesson is spent actually flying, not commuting to and from controlled airspace.
Less waiting, more flying
We operate from Whakatāne Airport, a quiet and welcoming airfield with minimal traffic delays. You’ll spend your time focusing on skills that matter, rather than sitting in line for take-off.
Perfect balance of airspace
Our area offers the best of both worlds: wide-open skies for safe practice, plus access to controlled airspace in Tauranga and Rotorua when you’re ready for more advanced training.
Local convenience
Because the training area is right here, you can fit lessons around work, school, or family life. All this means more flexibility for your schedule.
Flying School Radio
Welcome to Flying School Radio – Broadcasting from Whakatane Airport!
Your go-to station for pilots, student aviators, and aviation enthusiasts.
Tune in for a steady stream of podcasts packed with flying tips and theory refreshers – all designed to keep your head in the game and your mind in the skies.
Whether you’re studying for your next exam or just love all things aviation, we’ve got your frequency.
This is Flying School Radio – where learning takes off.
Powered by Whakatāne Flying School, the Crew Room is your digital hangout for all things aviation.
Explore a growing library of practical podcasts made for pilots—covering everything from exam prep and flight planning to hangar stories and human factors.
🛩️ Whether you’re brushing up on theory or just enjoying downtime between flights,
the Crew Room is where conversation meets cockpit know-how.
Tune in. Ask questions. Stay sharp.
