FLIGHT TRAINING
Mountain Flying
Experience New Zealand’s Ultimate Alpine Flying
The Southern Alps of New Zealand provide a breathtaking, unique and rewarding flying environment for pilots. Towering peaks, glistening glaciers, expansive plains, river-ribboned valleys, and pristine alpine lakes create one of the most challenging and rewarding flying environments.
Flying in New Zealand truly represents mountain aviation at its very best.
From our base in Wānaka, at the gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park, every flight immerses you in diverse terrain and real-world challenges. Within minutes of take-off, you can be navigating alpine passes, exploring Milford and Doubtful Sounds, or tracking out to Mt Cook and surrounding national parks. It’s the ideal environment to hone your skills and gain invaluable experience flying in extreme mountainous conditions.
MOUNTAIN FLYING IN NEW ZEALAND
Why Fly With Learn To Fly NZ?
We love what we do, and our passion for mountain flying is at the heart of every flight. Our team brings combined experience flying in some of the world’s most demanding mountain environments – from the Canadian Rockies and Alaskan wilderness to the ultimate mountain flying destination: New Zealand’s Southern Alps.
Whether you’re a student pilot or an experienced aviator, we’ll help expand your skills, deepen your knowledge, and provide an experience you won’t find anywhere else. Our instructors bring expertise, experience, and a supportive approach to ensure every flight is safe, instructive, and memorable.
Skills You’ll Learn
Our mountain flying courses cover essential skills for flying safely and confidently in alpine environments:
- Aircraft Performance
- Contour and Valley Flying
- Saddle Crossings
- Confined Areas
- Horizon Orientation
- Disorientation & Illusions
- Sun & Valley Shadows
- Weather Interaction
- The Decision-Making Process
- Low-Level Navigation
- Emergency Actions
MOUNTAIN FLYING COURSES
1-Day Introductory Mountain Flight Excursion
Perfect for anyone wanting a first taste of mountain flying.
- Dedicated, highly experienced Mountain Flying Instructor for the day
- Comprehensive ground briefing and training resources
- 3 hours flight time in a C172 aircraft
- All applicable landing fees and Airways charges included
3-Day Comprehensive Mountain Flying Experience
A full mountain flying course designed to build advanced skills and confidence in alpine environments.
- Dedicated, highly experienced Mountain Flying Instructor for 3 days
- Comprehensive ground briefing and training resources
- 10 hours flight time in a C172 aircraft
- Milford Sound landing
- Mt Cook flight
- All applicable landing fees and Airways charges included
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Experience the thrill, challenge, and beauty of mountain flying with Learn To Fly NZ — in one of the world’s most spectacular aviation environments. Find out more about training with us here at Learn To Fly NZ.