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About us
The Bathurst Aero Club is an active club with over 120 members. We engage in flying activities, encourage and support members to participate in flying activities, we promote an aviation led community whereby aviation activities, learning and safety is at the forefront of everything that we do.
We cater to all levels of aviation from ultralight, light sport, recreational and general aviation. The club provides a focus for the local aviation community and represents this community at local, regional and regulatory levels.
Regular Events
Friday Night Drinks
A great way for all members and visitors to catch-up on the 1st Friday of each month.
Pilot Proficiency Days
Offered three times a year for BAC members to stay current and practice skills like simulated engine failures, precautionary search and landing procedures or circuits.
Safety Seminars & Workshops
A great way to stay informed with the latest safety information and to refresh their knowledge on topics like, human factors, navigation, meteorology, flight emergencies, or controlled airspace.
Annual Open Day
Cessna 172 Simulator
Services
Aircraft Hire
VH-BAC is a 1999 Cessna 172 SP.
It is powered by a 180 horsepower, fuel injected engine and has a fixed pitch 2 blade propeller. It is equipped with two communications radios and two VOR navigation radios. It has a GPS, an ADF, an ADS-B transponder, single axis autopilot, and a built-in 406 Mhz emergency beacon. The aircraft is rated for VFR, including NVFR flight, and IFR flight when the GPS database is current.
To hire VH-BAC, you must be a full member, and approved by the committee. For more information, please contact info@bathurstaeroclub.com.au.
Club Rooms & Facilities
With sweeping views of the airfield and back-drop of Bathurst and Mount Panorama, the room is available for hire (for very reasonable rates from $200 per day) for functions, conferences, dinners, parties and other events. Seating up to 70 people in air-conditioned comfort the club can offer RSA qualified bar service, audio visual equipment, 4k projector and internet connection services. In addition there is ample parking facilities and level access for wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
Access to the club room is available, from airside, for visiting pilots 24/7. General public can enter the club from the car park generally from 9am to 5pm 7 days a week. Light refreshments and snacks are available for a small donation.
For more information, please contact info@bathurstaeroclub.com.au.
Hangarage
The Bathurst aero club owns and operates a large secure hangar located adjacent to the clubhouse. The hangar is home to the club Aircraft and a variety of light aircraft owned by club members and the local flying school.
Usually the hangar is full so if you require longer term hangar space, please contact the clubs Treasurer (refer to the contact page) to find out if we can fit you in.
Latest News
Annual Dinner and Presentation night Dec 2022
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Board of Directors
Graham Burke
President
M: 0418 110 378
Trevor Hill
Vice President
M: 0429 205 444
Michelle O’Hare
Secretary
M: 0414 490 210
E: info@bathurstaeroclub.com.au
Alex Pendarakis
Treasurer
M: 0407 607 227
E: accounts@bathurstaeroclub.com.au