Which license is right for you?
Choose a Microlight licence for affordable recreational flying. It's a cost-effective way to get in the air and enjoy the freedom of flight. Or, pursue a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) for access to more advanced aircraft and flying privileges, with the added benefit of being a recognised pathway toward commercial aviation.
Tecnam P2008
Learning to fly the Tecnam P2008 is ideal for a personal pilot's license (PPL) because its modern avionics, forgiving handling, and comfortable cockpit create an excellent training platform.
A PPL will allow you to fly daytime VFR (visual flight rules) and night/IFR (instrument fight rules) with additional training. On a DL9 medical you’ll be able to carry up to five passengers in a single or multi-engine aircraft, weighing up to 2,730 kilograms. On a class 2 there’s no limit on passenger numbers or aircraft weight.
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Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen
Learning to fly the Aeroprakt A-32 Vixxen is ideal for a microlight license because its stable, low-speed handling and panoramic visibility provide a safe, enjoyable training platform.
A microlight license will allow you to fly daytime VFR (visual flight rules) only. You’ll be able to carry a maximum of one passenger in a single-engine aircraft, weighing up to 600 kilograms.
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Since April 5, 2021, PPL holders may fly under a DL9 (with passenger endorsement) instead of a full Class 2 medical. A DL9 is a NZTA driver's licence medical form, routinely needed for Class 2‑5 heavy vehicle licences. You’ll need to see a GP and make them aware that your DL9 is for aviation.
A Class 2 medical is issued via the CAA by a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner, and involves comprehensive testing of vision, hearing, cardiovascular, urine, and medical history. A Class 2 is required for IFR flight (instrument flight rules.)