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Training

Every student learns on a club trainer plane with an instructor alongside — so your first mistakes happen with someone else's hand near the sticks, not yours alone.

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Fixed-wing training

When

Saturday sessions are for registered students only, with limited places. A handful of dates may be blocked out due to public holidays and events. Participants will be advised via a text message on Friday afternoon.

When

Saturdays, 12–2pm

Weather dependent — sessions may be rescheduled in poor conditions.

Dates

5 Sep – 28 Nov

Spring training block — 9 confirmed sessions, registered students only.

Affiliation

MAAA & VMAA

Training runs under the same national and state governance as full membership.

September

Sat 5 Sat 12 Sat 19 Sat 26

October

Sat 3 Sat 10 Sat 17 Sat 24 Sat 31

November

Sat 7 Sat 14 Sat 21 Sat 28
Training on Cancelled — no session
After you register

Thank you for registering!

An instructor will conduct your session — please arrive at Lawrie Emmins Reserve, Old Geelong Road, Laverton, a few minutes before your scheduled Saturday. Training is subject to weather, so check for updates if conditions look doubtful.

How you learn

Freedom

Ongoing training after joining is free — there's no separate fee stacked on top of membership.

Start on Try-B4-Join

Your first four sessions use club equipment, insurance-covered, no joining required.

Fly the trainer plane

Structured fixed-wing sessions run on the club trainer, with an instructor alongside.

Progress at your pace

Saturday sessions build skills week to week — circuits, control, and confidence.

Keep learning as a member

Once you've joined, ongoing training and instructor support continues free of charge.

Book or enquire

Book

Fill in the form below to book a spot or send an enquiry — an instructor will follow up before your first Saturday.

This form collects the details needed to arrange training — including parent/guardian details for students under 18. Information is used only for that purpose and isn't shared beyond the club and MAAA/VMAA insurance requirements. The form is hosted by Jotform; see their privacy policy for how they handle submitted data.