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Our mission:
To ensure you achieve
the highest standards
in aviation while
helping you accomplish
your personal and
professional aviation
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Regardless of whether you choose You’ll take home more than a Diploma in
aviation as a career or for just the sheer Aviation when your training at Ardmore
thrill of flying, your choice of flying school is complete. Apart from a profound
is vital for your success. sense of achievement, there will be many
milestones to look back on for the rest
In terms of personal challenges, becoming
of your life — your first landing, your first
a pilot has few equals. Learning to fly
solo flight, your first cross country flight.
tests many aspects of human nature and
spirit — your resilience as you come to To find the best way to realise your
grips with aerodynamics and principles of dream of flying, talk to our experienced
flight your attention to detail every time team who will guide you on the path
you pre-flight an aircraft and fulfil flight towards aviation success.
planning requirements. Your coordination,
judgment and confidence will be
challenged on every flight. But when
you’ve finished, you’ll be a greater person
for the experience.
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We’ve been training pilots at Ardmore Airport in Auckland, New Zealand since 1961. Since then,
we have become recognised worldwide for delivering consistently-high standards in all aspects
of flight training.
We are New Zealand Qualification sweeping plains, imposing forests, possible. Computer based training allows provide a controlled environment to
Authority (NZQA) approved and hold the stunning lakes and miles of coastline, students to revisit core concepts both learn in all weather conditions and can
New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (NZ and gain a dimension to your training during class and for extramural study. be manipulated to ensure your training
CAA) Part 141 approval for flight training. unobtainable anywhere else. is of the highest quality, best preparing
Class sizes are controlled to ensure the
This allows us to provide a Diploma in you to embark on your aviation career
Training Facilities very best learning environment. Class
Aviation and licensing at all levels. adventure.
numbers vary depending on the course.
We specialise in tailored flight-training
Our fully-integrated flight-training
programmes to suit our students’ Once you have completed ground course
programmes transform students into
individual requirements. We are open theory, it’s time for practical training. And
strong, decisive and skilled pilots capable
from 7am, seven days a week, 364 days to achieve the best training outcomes,
of operating at the highest levels in the
a year. The only day we are closed is you will work with your instructor to
ever-changing commercial and corporate
Christmas Day. develop a flight-training schedule.
sectors.
For a comfortable year-long learning Our modern fleet currently boasts 17,
Why Learn to Fly in New environment, new students generally single-engine Cessna 172s and 3 multi-
Zealand? complete their ground course theory in engine Beechcraft Duchess Be76s
New Zealand-trained pilots are highly one of our four, air-conditioned lecture As one of NZ’s largest flight training
sought after by airlines worldwide. This is rooms. organisations, we have the capacity
because of the New Zealand Civil Aviation to efficiently deliver training to your
Each theory subject is delivered by an
Authority’s (NZ CAA) framework for personal requirements.
experienced instructor, supported by
excellent training and safety standards,
an assistant. This creates a supportive Towards the end of training, you will
which deliver better-prepared pilots —
environment of mentoring and tuition, use both single and multi-engine
pilots more equipped to safely handle
both in and out of class. simulators. Ardmore Flying School has a
adverse situations.
Garmin G1000 single engine simulator,
Ardmore Flying School utilises the latest
Flying in New Zealand is also a lot of a Multi-Engine simulator and a Kingair
interactive learning methods to ensure
fun — you can’t beat the diverse scenery. Turboprop simulator for advanced high
your learning is as easy and efficient as
You’ll fly over majestic mountains, performance training. These simulators
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Our Aircraft
EARN
YOUR
WINGS
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CORE UNITS
• 100 hours of solo instruction
• Meteorology
We are approved by the New Zealand
• Aircraft technical knowledge
Qualifications Authority to offer the New
• Principles of flight and navigational aids
Zealand Diploma in Aviation (DipAv).
Please note that a Private Pilot Licence is
a prerequisite for the Diploma
in Aviation.
Instrument Rating Practical
Minimum 200 hours of flying, including:
Theory
• Minimum 20 hours of simulator training
• Law
• Minimum 20 hours of instrument flight training
• Navigation and flight planning
• Instruments and navigational aids
ELECTIVE STREAM
• Meteorology
• Flight navigation
• Air law Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence
• Principles of flight
Theory
• Briefing techniques
• Aircraft law
Practical • Navigation and flight planning
• Minimum 25 hours of dual-flight instructor training • General flight planning
• Meteorology
• Aircraft aerodynamics and systems
• Human factors
• Instruments and navigational aids
The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is the first step towards learning to fly. It’s available to students
who complete a Diploma in Aviation or those wishing to fly recreationally.
LIFT
OFF
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Once you have obtained your Private Pilot Licence (PPL), you can work towards your
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) — and take another step towards a lucrative commercial flying
career.
The theoretical training for a CPL This covers components such as: Theory Practical
covers many of the same subject areas You must pass all exams to obtain a • Advanced Cross-country Flying
• 10 hours of night flying
as the PPL, but in greater depth. The Commercial Pilot Licence.
practical component of CPL training • 30 hours of cross-country flying • Advanced Aircraft Handling
will prepare you for your commercial • Air law
• 10 hours of instrument flight time
flying career. With advanced aircraft • Navigation
handling and a clear focus on exceeding • CPL Handling Exercises
minimum standards, your higher levels • Aircraft technical knowledge
of situational awareness will ensure each
Eligibility
• Human factors
of your missions are accomplished with • 18 years or older to gain your licence
maximum safety and efficiency. Learning • Meteorology
• Class-1 medical
to fly at a professional level requires • Principles of flight
careful planning and coordination. • NCEA Level 3 (English) or 3 years’
Today, the emphasis is very much on work experience or a minimum score
seamless training. In other words, airlines of 6 IELTS or equivalent
want prospective employees to have
Course length
completed a training programme with
continuity and a depth and breadth • A minimum of 45 weeks
of experiences required for an airline
Flight time
position. The PIC (pilot in command)
requirement for a Commercial Pilot • Minimum 30 hours dual (both single
Licence is 100 hours of solo flying. A engine and multi engine) and minimum
further 100 hours of dual flight with an 15 hours simulator training.
instructor is also required.
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EXPAND
YOUR
HORIZON
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During Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) training, you will learn to
fly using visual references. However, the ability to fly by instruments alone is mandatory for all
airline, charter, and corporate pilots throughout the world.
Course length
• A minimum of 12 weeks
Flight time
• Mimimum 30 hours dual (both single
engine and multi engine) and minimum
15 hours simulator training.
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Gaining a C-Category (C-Cat) instructor rating is the most popular path to a career as an airline
pilot. It is the best way to accumulate hours and gain flying experience. It also bridges the gap
between students achieving their Commercial Pilot Licence and becoming an airline pilot.
Course length
• A minimum of 12 weeks
Flight time
• 25 hours of dual-flight instructor
training
• 1 hour of spin-recovery training
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TAKE
CONTROL
OF YOUR
FUTURE
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An Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) is the highest licence you can obtain. With it you can
captain a multi-crew aircraft (provided you hold a type rating for that particular aircraft).
REACH
FOR
THE
SKY
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All pilots who fly jet and turbo-propelled aircraft must pass an exam in basic gas turbine
knowledge.
The Multi Crew Resource Management course provides students who have IFR Rating with
a detailed introduction to the many demands of a multi-crew cockpit and the systems and
operation of modern turbo-prop and jet aircraft.
For low-hour pilots or those with no Eligibility • Physical integrity (health) • Weather radar
commercial multi-crew experience this Must have completed MEIR and all ATPL • Dealing with commercial pressures • Anti-ice systems
course provides excellent preparation for subjects.
entry into Airline entrant pilot roles. Use of Operational Documents • Stall warning systems
Course Length • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Safety Management Systems
• 4 weeks
• Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) • Operational Occurrence Reporting
Syllabus • Despatch Deviation Guide, Minimum
(OOR)
Human Factors Equipment List (DDG/MEL) • Just culture
• Multi-crew roles • Route Guide Managing Threats to Safe Flight
• Monitoring • Normal and non-normal checklists • Severe environment
• Situational awareness • Performance calculations • System failures
• Workload management and Advanced Aircraft Systems Primary Flight Management (all phases
automation of flight)
• Electronic Flight Instrument Systems
• Threat and arror management (EFIS) 36 hours FBS per crew (18 hours pilot
• Problem solving and decision making flying, 18 hours pilot monitoring) in fixed
• Flight Management Computer (FMC)
based high performance simulators
• Teamwork and autopilot
(KingAir & B737NG).
The Role of an Airline Pilot • Pressurisation systems
Entry Requirements
Step 2 Apply
Self Funded Placement
Collect the supporting documentation listed below:
• Complete NCEA Level 3 English • Recent school results
(Physics and Mathematics are • CV/resume
preferred but not essential) • Copy of your passport
Step 1 Enquiry
Contact us at info@ardmore.co.nz to receive an international enrolment
package.
Relocating to New Zealand will be Maori waka (canoes) and colonial ships, unique volcanic landscape. Take a ferry to Getting to Auckland
an exciting experience — especially Auckland has attracted people of many Rangitoto Island, kayak out to an island in Auckland Airport has been voted as
when figuring out where to live. As cultures from far and wide. the Hauraki Gulf or head out to Auckland’s one of the 10 best airports in the world
an international student of Ardmore west coast to visit black sand beaches. for the past three years. More than 20
Today, Auckland is the world’s largest
Flying School, we can arrange your international airlines serve Auckland
Polynesian city and one of the great cities Tourist attractions around the city make
accommodation before you arrive. Our Airport, Australasia’s second busiest
of the Pacific. Aucklanders come from all for a great day out in Auckland. Visit
accommodation will become your “home international airport.
corners of the world – around 56% of its the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the
away from home” providing everything you
residents are of European descent, 11% are southern hemisphere. See the city of sails
need to succeed. We offer a wide range of
Maori, 13% are of Pacific Island descent from an America’s Cup Yacht or if you’re
Climate
accommodation styles with extras to suit The Auckland region enjoys a warm,
and there is a growing Asian population a thrill seeker, take a bungee jump off
all budgets and needs. Just notify us of coastal climate without extreme
of around 12%. the Harbor Bridge. Whatever you’re into,
your travel arrangements and what you are temperatures. Summers are generally
Auckland delivers it all.
looking for during the enrolment process. One of the things that makes Auckland warm with high humidity, while winters
so special is our vibrant melting pot of Auckland also offers an abundance of are mild and damp. Plenty of rain is
Auckland – A City of Many cultures. And with this diversity reflected cosmopolitan activities, with a vibrant experienced throughout the year, but
Dimensions in our cuisine, festivals, art and music, restaurant, cafe and nightlife scene mainly in winter (June – August).
The creation of Auckland’s unique your experience here becomes all the as well as shows, concerts and major
landscape is part of an ancient love story. more exciting. sporting events. The average daily temperature in
So the legend goes, a battle between Auckland during the summer is 23°C
When it comes to outdoor activities, (74°F), while winter temperatures are on
two iwi (tribes) created deep cracks in
Auckland simply can’t be beaten. With its average 14°C (57°F). Auckland is one of
the earth, thrusting upwards the many
stunning beaches, beautiful regional parks New Zealand sunniest regions with 2060
volcanic cones scattered across the
and hundreds of walking trails, the whole annual sunshine hours. The region is also
region today. The fertile soils left from
region is a nature lover’s paradise. Get very lush, with a mean annual rainfall of
this battle, combined with the abundant
outdoors and discover magnificent scenery, 1240mm.
resources of the Waitemata and Manukau
untouched forest and native wildlife.
harbours, have drawn people to this
region for centuries. From the first See Auckland’s stunning views from the
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More Information
How long will it take to obtain a How can I get some information How often do I have to fly to Does your school do licence
Commercial Pilot Licence? about the courses? keep my licence current? conversions for overseas
To obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence Send an email through our Contact Us To keep your licence active, you must licences?
(CPL), you must first complete your page on our website to receive a New perform three take-offs/landings every Yes we do. Licences from different
Private Pilot Licence (PPL). This may take Zealand Student or International Student 90 days. Then you will need to undergo a countries have different requirements for
up to 20 weeks (including a four-week Information Pack. www.ardmore.co.nz flight review every two years. conversion to a NZ CAA licence. Check
ground course) dependent on the weather the CAA website at www.caa.govt.nz for
and your ability. Once you have completed What if I can’t commit to full- Does your school do licence the conversion requirements. If you need
this licence, then you can work towards time study? renewals? a hand understanding how to go about
completing your CPL. This may take up Online courses are now available through Yes we do. Contact Ardmore Flying the conversion, please contact us through
to 46 weeks (including an 11-week ground the Ardmore Theory Centre delivering School and talk to an experienced our website and we’ll help you through it
course) dependent on the weather and PPL, CPL, IFR and ATPL subjects. Study instructor about your licence renewal www.ardmore.co.nz
your ability. In total, your CPL should take in your own time and pace, with support and how to best prepare for your biennial
you approximately 65 weeks to complete. from our tutors should you need it. flight review.
If you wish to move into the airlines, you Contact our enrolments team for more
will require further training. information. Is a New Zealand CPL recognised
overseas?
How old must I be to start flying? I wear glasses, will this be a The New Zealand CPL is well recognised
Students must be 16 years old to fly solo problem? worldwide and New Zealand pilots are
and 17 years old to obtain a Private Pilot You will need to meet minimum medical in popular demand by many airlines.
Licence. If you are younger than 16, you standards, but in most cases wearing The licence meets the International Civil
can begin flight training with an instructor glasses won’t be a problem. In fact, many Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.
once a month or during school holidays airline pilots wear glasses. You can wear In many cases a licence conversion will
until you are old enough to fly solo and glasses or contact lenses so long as your simply require passing the local flight
complete the remainder of your licence. vision is corrected to 20/30 or better; you rules examination, completing a flight test
must also be able to see red and green. and obtaining a local medical for the type
How much will it cost? To obtain a NZ CAA Class 1 or 2 medical, of licence you hold.
Cost is highly dependent on the number you must visit an approved aviation
of flying hours completed by the student. medical examiner. They are listed on the
Contact our enrolments team to find CAA website at www.caa.govt.nz.
out the cost structure outlined for each
For any health issues, we recommend you
licence.
consult an aviation medical examiner.
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Glossary
PPL: Private Pilot Licence (entitles the NZQA: New Zealand Qualifications
holder to fly with passengers but not for Authority
hire or reward)
MEIR: Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
CPL: Commercial Pilot Licence (entitles
FAA: Federal Aviation Authority (USA
the holder to fly with passengers for
equivalent of CAA)
hire or reward if employed by a suitably
certificated air operator) Solo: Solo flight — you will be the only
person in the aircraft
ATPL: Airline Transport Pilot Licence
(entitles the holder to act as captain on HSI: Horizontal Situation Indicator (an
an aircraft that requires two pilots) instrument used to fly IFR)
IR: Instrument Rating (entitles the holder SEIR: Single Engine Instrument Rating
to fly without visual references, navigating
solely by reference to radio navigational
aids. This is how airline pilots fly)
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules (rules
governing flights undertaken on
instruments)
ASL: Aviation Services Limited (the body
that administers all external examinations
and flight tests for the CAA)
Type Rating: An authorisation associated
with a pilot’s licence allowing operations
on individual types of aircraft
CAA: New Zealand Civil Aviation
Authority (the aviation industry’s
regulatory body)
VFR: Visual Flight Rules (Rules governing
flights undertaken visually)
Want to fly? We know how. Ask us!
Harvard Lane, Papakura, Auckland 2582
P.O. Box 72 744, Papakura, Auckland 2244, New Zealand
Telephone: +649 298 5055
Freephone: 0800 273 6673 (ARDMORE)
Facsimile: +649 298 3007
Web: www.ardmore.co.nz
Email: info@ardmore.co.nz