Tecnam P2008

South Canterbury Aero Club recently purchased the Tecnam P2008, which is a popular light sport aircraft, offering advanced digital avionics. It is our most affordable training aircraft.

The P2008 is powered by a 100 horsepower Rotax 912 engine and carbon fiber body, making it a light and powerful training aircraft.

Hire: $295/hr - Solo: $305/hr - Dual: $345/hr
*Includes fuel

Alpha 160a

A kiwi built derivative of the proven French Robin R2160.
Alphas provide amazing unimpeded visibility for pilots with their large bubble canopy, are fitted with Dual stick controls and dual throttles for the instructor and student.

The Alphas are powered with 160 horsepower Lycomings, giving the Alphas impressive performance. They are also fully aerobatic and spinnable allowing us to train pilots to fully handle flying in all aspects.

Hire: $195/hr - Solo: $205/hr - Dual: $245/hr
*Hire rates are plus fuel at the current rate 35litres per hour

Cessna C172

SCAC also operate a Cessna 172N. ERW is owned by the Aero Club and is a comfortable touring machine, well equipped with leather interior, 4 place intercom, dual radios and Garmin GPS. ERW is 160 horsepower and quite capable of most aerodromes and strips.

The Cessna 172 is used for general training, touring, and general hire by club members.

Hire: $195/hr - Solo: $205/hr - Dual: $245/hr

*Hire rates are plus fuel at the current rate 35litres per hour