• Club Day: Sunday 9 August 2026, @ RT
• Resurgents: Saturday 29 August 2026, 0900 @ WL
• Mt Cook Flyaway: this is now a short notice event

Free lunch, no landing fees and good company. Avoid boredom at home! Come and hang out with your fellow aviators at Rangiora, 10am - 3pm.
Club Day Lunch will be on rain or shine!

Resurgents is a great way to get back in the air with an instructor. Whether it’s a couple of circuits to blow away the cobwebs or a chance to try a different aircraft type, it’s all about enjoying the freedom of flight again. Best of all, you’ll get to spend time with a fantastic group of people who share your love of flying.

We start at 0900 and conclude round midday.

Please email Chris Bell with your intention and anticipated ETA. 

This has been postponed for this weekend due to the weather at Mt Cook. We're planning to do this at short notice so please email bookings@cac.co.nz if you'd like to be part of this.

Mt Cook flyaway - Memories for a lifetime

If there's one event that should be on every Canterbury Aero Club member's calendar, it's the annual Flyaway to Mt Cook. Year after year, it proves to be one of the highlights of our flying programme, combining spectacular scenery, unique flying opportunities, and great company.

While the weather has unfortunately had other ideas over the past three years, forcing us to cancel each time, this year's forecast is looking far more promising. We're hopeful that this will finally be the year we make it back to one of New Zealand's most iconic flying destinations.

The flight itself is reason enough to come along. Crossing the Canterbury Plains before climbing into the Southern Alps offers some of the most breathtaking scenery New Zealand has to offer. Snow-capped peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, braided rivers, and the towering presence of Aoraki/Mt Cook make this a flight you'll remember long after you've shut the engine down.

Landing at Mt Cook Aerodrome is an experience in itself. It's an aerodrome that many pilots never get the chance to visit, making it a fantastic opportunity to expand your flying experience while operating into one of the country's beautiful destinations.

Once on the ground, the adventure continues. Participants can take advantage of discounted scenic ski plane or helicopter flights, giving the rare opportunity to land on the Tasman Glacier. Standing on the glacier, surrounded by the Southern Alps, is something few people ever experience and is an unforgettable addition to an already incredible day.

For those staying on the ground, there's plenty to enjoy as well. A relaxed lunch at The Hermitage Hotel provides the perfect chance to swap stories, admire the views of Aoraki/Mt Cook, and catch up with fellow members before the flight home.

More than anything, the Mt Cook Flyaway is about enjoying aviation with like-minded people. Whether you're a newly qualified pilot or have thousands of hours in your logbook, it's a fantastic opportunity to build experience, explore one of New Zealand's most stunning flying destinations, and enjoy a memorable day out with fellow aviators.

If you've never been before, make this the year you join us. After three weather-related cancellations, we're hoping fourth time's the charm. The Mt Cook Flyaway truly is the Canterbury Aero Club's premier event and one you won't want to miss.

Secure your seat to avoid missing out!

Please email bookings@cac.co.nz or phone 03 359 2121 if you'd like to be part of this.

There are no Club dinners scheduled currently.