The Wanganui Aero Club was established in 1929 and was one of the first commercial flight training establishments in Australasia.
"Although not a 'flight school' any more, we still provide professional flight training for recreational to commercial pilot licences," Johnston said.
"In the last week we have had two students gain their commercial licences and one their private pilot licence.
"We operate seven days a week with a staff of five experienced part-time instructors and six aircraft. The business has grown substantially over the last five years and to meet wider demand in the Manawatū area we have recently opened a base at Feilding Aerodrome which operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
"The Wanganui Aero Club has a very active social scene. We have regular 'fly away' trips to locations all around New Zealand, weekly get-togethers at our clubrooms and participate widely in local and national aviation competitions."
People who are interested in giving flying a go can try a Discovery flight with an instructor for $79 or bring two friends for a three-person flight with an instructor for $99. For more information phone 06 345 0914 or email info@wanganuiaeroclub.co.nz
