Nelson Aviation College Flight Training in 2025: Start Dates

Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

A 16-week program for recreational pilots.

Includes 50 hours of flight time.

Course Dates: 7th February 2025, 2nd May 2025, 1st August 2025.

‍Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

‍A 36-week course for those who wish to fly commercially.

Includes 200 hours of flight time.

Course Dates: 7th February 2025, 1st August 2025.

‍Instrument Rating (IR)

‍A 16-week course required for pilots who need to fly by instruments only (IFR).

Includes 40 hours of flight time.

Course Dates: January 2025, April 2025, July 2025, September 2025.

‍C Category Instructor Rating

‍A 12-week course for those with a CPL who wish to become instructors.

Includes 76 hours of Cessna 152 flight time.

Course Dates: July 2025.

‍Aerobatic Rating

‍A 2-week course for those who want to learn how to perform aerobatic manoeuvres.

Includes 10 hours of aerobatic flight.

Course Dates: Open.

‍New Zealand Diploma in Aviation — Aeroplane

‍Available in two strands: Airline Preparation and Flight Instruction.

Course Dates: 7th February 2025, 1st August 2025.