If you’ve wanted to fly above the rest, literally, Bendigo Flying Club is offering a trial session over the field days.
Bendigo Flying Club’s Tim Pryse said the club was a flying school, rather than a charter operator, but they were excited to give budding pilots a taste of the sky.
“It’s a trial introductory flight for if you are keen to learn to fly,” Tim said.
“It’s in two-seater recreational aviation planes in Tecnam’s that are made in Italy.”
They will also have a static display as well as the one in the air.
The trial flights will last 30 minutes at $150 each, which is a special Elmore Field Days price.
“So be quick and don’t miss out,” Tim said.
“I think there’ll be quite a few farmers’ sons, and maybe even some farmers who want to learn to fly, so it would be a good opportunity to get out there.”
There will be a sign-up on the day. Tim said to head straight there if you’re interested, to save yourself the disappointment.
The club owns four two-seater planes and one four-seater plane, with two full-time instructors and five part-time.
Bendigo Flying Club was founded in 1965 and now has around 250 members.
The club owns two hangers and a fantastic, renovated clubroom complex with great views of the Bendigo Airport.
The club purchased its first aircraft in 1969 and has since purchased a training fleet of five Tecnams and a Piper Archer.
It has been involved in flying training since 2007 and many of its members are General Aviation and Recreational Aviation pilots.
A recent graduate included 17-year-old Logan, who had wanted his licence since he was 14, and ended up a pilot before a driver.
For more information about the club, visit www.bendigoflyingclub.com.au