Aero club flying high
A Far North Queensland general aviation training facility has been recognised as Australia’s best. North Queensland Aero Club, based at Mareeba Airport, was recently awarded 2018 Aero Club of the Year. While the main base was originally established at the Cairns Airport in 1949, providing flight instruction and charter services across the remote Cape York Peninsula, training has been moved to Mareeba, Cooktown and Weipa.
A FAR North Queensland general aviation training facility has been recognised as Australia’s best.
North Queensland Aero Club, based at Mareeba Airport, has been awarded 2018 Aero Club of the Year.
While the main base was originally established at the Cairns Airport in 1949, providing flight instruction and charter services across the remote Cape York Peninsula, training has been moved to Mareeba, Cooktown and Weipa.
Chief flying instructor and chief pilot Sally Scott said the club was very proud to have won this award.
“We have many members that have worked hard within the club to maintain the spirit and viability of the club over the many years, and in particular throughout our move from Cairns to Mareeba,” she said.
“We look forward to our future in Mareeba and next year there will be many celebrations as it is our 70th anniversary.”