Nelson Aviation College

Nelson Aviation College Boutique flight training organisation with consistently high pass rates. Air New Zealand Preferred Flight Training School (FTO). Training Beyond the Standard.

Innovate, elevate and lead. "Training Beyond the Standard"

He's a flight instructor! Well done Jake Mellors for passing your C-Category Instructor Rating flight test. Jake has gra...
28/05/2026

He's a flight instructor!
Well done Jake Mellors for passing your C-Category Instructor Rating flight test.

Jake has graduated NAC, leaving with a double diploma in General Aviation and Flight Instruction. He has shown real commitment and dedication to his training and we look forward to seeing where his passion for aviation takes him.

Special mention goes to Aaron, Andrew and the instructing team for their contributions towards Jake's training.

Earlier this month we had a great week with our latest round of MEIR students successfully passing their flight tests! C...
28/05/2026

Earlier this month we had a great week with our latest round of MEIR students successfully passing their flight tests!
Congratulations Matt Judd, Jacob Madacanno-Holland, Amelia Purdie, Ben Etchells and Sam Harrison. We wish each of you well as you begin the next stage of your training with Nelson Aviation College.

Well done to our IFR instructors, Adam, Olivia, Sam and Nic for always providing excellent flight instruction.

was in town recently! NAC’s Charlie Hegan and Sam Harrison took Django Luvon up for a flight over the stunning Abel Tas...
27/05/2026

was in town recently! NAC’s Charlie Hegan and Sam Harrison took Django Luvon up for a flight over the stunning Abel Tasman in ZK-NAX, our C172.

Originally from Washington State, USA, Django is currently hitchhiking his way around New Zealand, sharing the adventure with more than 228,000 followers across social media, especially TikTok.

Awesome to show him a slice of New Zealand paradise from the air.

25/05/2026

Georgie Gillespie, continued on to her C Category Instructor Rating course after getting her Commercial Pilot License (CPL) at Nelson Aviation College.

She talks about learning more about plane physics and instructional design. Clearly understanding everything at a deeper level, from aerodynamics to procedures, and being able to explain concepts to different student learning styles.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyk9IjOntI

14/05/2026

Matt Anderson, our new C Category Flight Instructor, talks about one of the hardest parts of learning to fly: taxiing. Steering is a whole lot different from driving a car.

Our (old) students pictured in some of their own favourite local adventures, fishing, hiking, discovering Mount Arthur a...
13/05/2026

Our (old) students pictured in some of their own favourite local adventures, fishing, hiking, discovering Mount Arthur and the Lakes.

Students chime in, what have you loved doing in the region. Comment below!

Over time students get comfortable speaking up in the cockpit, building confidence with radio calls, and learning how to...
08/05/2026

Over time students get comfortable speaking up in the cockpit, building confidence with radio calls, and learning how to communicate clearly and calmly with air traffic control.

Tower communications can feel daunting at first, but with practice, it quickly becomes second nature. Instructor Aaron models how it’s done.

06/05/2026

Georgie Gillespie, has continued on to her C Category Instructor Rating course after getting her Commercial Pilot License (CPL) at Nelson Aviation College. After a trial flight she suddenly wanted a career in aviation. In this video she talks about her own challenge during her studies.

Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyk9IjOntI

Not only a CPL flight test pass.....but it's also the completion for Marcus Rodd of his Diploma in Aviation General Avia...
30/04/2026

Not only a CPL flight test pass.....but it's also the completion for Marcus Rodd of his Diploma in Aviation General Aviation, and Airline Preparation. Congratulations on your epic finish Marcus. We wish you all the very best for your adventures overseas. Great work Lucy for Marcus' support and instruction.

It's onward and upward to CPL training for Talisker Dougan, who completed his PPL flight test recently. Well done Talis...
30/04/2026

It's onward and upward to CPL training for Talisker Dougan, who completed his PPL flight test recently. Well done Talisker and thank you Matt for Talisker's instruction.

Our PPL students have been making great progress with the beautiful Autumn weather conditions. Congratulations to the f...
30/04/2026

Our PPL students have been making great progress with the beautiful Autumn weather conditions. Congratulations to the following students on achieving your first solo flights....Gracie Gummer, Amy Haig and Natalie Mitchell. Nice work ladies.

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Motueka Aerodrome, 124 Queen Victoria Street
Port Motueka
7120

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+6435288382

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