Busselton Aero Club

fun, challenge, career

“When once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will always long to return.”

– Leonardo da Vinci

Our Chief Flying Instructor - Peter Hales wins CASA's 2020
"Flying Instructor of the Year Award"

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We are now fully Operational with COVID precautions

Subject to COVID 19 precautions and requirements we back in full operation. Flight training and Social activities are back. All activities take into consideration the current regulations and requirements for the prevention of spreading COVID 19. If you have any symptoms you are asked stay at home and follow health guidelines.

The Tecnam aircraft is available for hire and training as per the “old” normal .

It is noted that members using the club’s property and premises are responsible for abiding with social distancing, disinfecting and other relevant restrictions.

We will update our activities subject to the evolving situation and will keep members informed as these change.

Spot Landing Competition

17 competitors of varying aeronautical experience brought their A-game on Sunday 21st May and turned on some seriously great flying for the numerous spectators and supporters. Finished off with a BBQ and a couple of beverages, a great afternoon was had by all and we very much look forward to the next event!

Special mention goes out to the points winner, Alex Pigneguy scoring a massive 80.5 out of a possible 105 and demonstrating that consistency is key! well done mate!! James Burridge also having an awesome day taking out best landing and scoring a solid 73.5 for equal 3rd, Charlotte Holub with an excellent score of 76 for 2nd and John Dunnet also on 73.5. These are the four to beat next time round!!

Thank you to all pilots who had a go, especially those who had not flown in years, if not decades, and another massive thankyou to our awesome instructors, Peter Hales, Mauro Spingola and Des Hales, our guest judge Ian Stevenson and our event sponsors, Western Airmotive, AvplanEFB, Shelter, Par 3 and of course the Busselton Aero Club.

Click the button below to watch the full video of the days landings! Go easy on me, it’s my first video 😬 and make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don’t miss the next one!!

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Learn to fly with Busselton Aero Club

Call us on 0466 711 400 to book your Trial Instructional Flight

Busselton Aero Club is located at the Busselton Regional Airport (YBLN), just south east of the picturesque town of Busselton. Since its
inception, BAC has successfully run multiple airshows and expos, as well as two very successful Aerofests. We have hosted some 800 school children on visits to the airport, and trained more than 200 pilots. We currently have approximately 100 club members, with more arriving all the time. But never fear; you don’t have to be a pilot to join us! We are open to everyone, whether you fly already or are simply mad about aviation.

The club is administered by an elected committee under an approved constitution. General and committee meetings are usually held on the second Sunday of each month, followed by dinner and a chat when possible. We also have a weekly “Friday Sundowner”, where everyone gathers in the clubhouse to enjoy good company, sip on a bevvie, and swap tall tales of “So there I was…” until the sun is long gone from our western sky.

If you are interested in aviation and want the company of like minded people, then Busselton Aero Club has you covered!

If you have aspirations of becoming a pilot, take advantage of the low-cost route to a license with Recreational Aviation Australia (RAA), or simply come enjoy the opportunity of flying our Tecnam plane
Already a pilot with a plane? Rent or buy space in one of the well-built hangars on the airfield and meet with the other owners and their planes
Get involved with club events, such as our aerofest – one of the prime entertainment events in the Busselton calendar – or assist with the schoolchildren’s educational visits, which are certainly a highlight of their school year
And if it all sounds just right, why not think about becoming a member? Download an Application Form or pay us a sneaky visit to get one from the office (and maybe watch a few planes while you’re here – don’t worry, we get it)

Give us a call and book your Trial Instructional Flight today!

Our TIF is far more than a simple scenic flight; during your hour-long session, you will have the opportunity to study the aircraft up close, learn important pre-flight procedures that are part of everyday life as a pilot, and have a go at the controls – all while soaring high above Geographe Bay and the Busselton Jetty. If you have always wanted to fly a plane, this is the place to start! Call us today to book your TIF!