Learn to fly,
above Auckland.

Having studied at 3 schools now, both in Australia and New Zealand, I have found Ardmore to be the absolute best. If you're thinking about flying — I can't recommend them highly enough.

Rachael has a unique teaching style suited to where I was at. After leaving AHL with my CPL, I ended up working all over Papua New Guinea as a Co-Pilot on Bell 212/412 multi-engine helicopters.

From the introductory flight through PPL, and now onto CPL, I have enjoyed every moment. The calm, considered approach to training and safety has helped set a sure foundation to my flying.

Since leaving Ardmore in 2009, I've had the privilege of flying utility helicopters throughout Papua New Guinea in Bell 206 LongRangers, Bell 407s and Bell 212s.

By the time I sat my CPL flight test it didn't feel like an exam — it felt like another routine flight, with someone I trusted in the right seat.

Ardmore treats the syllabus as a floor, not a ceiling. Every flight had a reason to be in the logbook.

I came in for a trial flight expecting a tourist ride and left having been taught a hover. Two years later I'm flying R44s on agricultural contracts.

Honest pricing, honest weather, honest people. You'll pay for the hours you fly — and you'll learn from every one of them.

The instructor ran through the workings of the helicopter, then put me at ease enough to take control several times. I thoroughly enjoyed my time — it ended too soon.

Great instructor — took the time to explain the principles of flight. He really had a good approach that made the experience awesome.

I was particularly impressed with Rachael as my instructor. As an ex airline pilot with over 20,000 hours, I am well qualified to comment on her.

The same instructor for nearly the whole rating. That continuity is what made the difference.

Having studied at 3 schools now, both in Australia and New Zealand, I have found Ardmore to be the absolute best. If you're thinking about flying — I can't recommend them highly enough.

Rachael has a unique teaching style suited to where I was at. After leaving AHL with my CPL, I ended up working all over Papua New Guinea as a Co-Pilot on Bell 212/412 multi-engine helicopters.

From the introductory flight through PPL, and now onto CPL, I have enjoyed every moment. The calm, considered approach to training and safety has helped set a sure foundation to my flying.

Since leaving Ardmore in 2009, I've had the privilege of flying utility helicopters throughout Papua New Guinea in Bell 206 LongRangers, Bell 407s and Bell 212s.

By the time I sat my CPL flight test it didn't feel like an exam — it felt like another routine flight, with someone I trusted in the right seat.

Ardmore treats the syllabus as a floor, not a ceiling. Every flight had a reason to be in the logbook.

I came in for a trial flight expecting a tourist ride and left having been taught a hover. Two years later I'm flying R44s on agricultural contracts.

Honest pricing, honest weather, honest people. You'll pay for the hours you fly — and you'll learn from every one of them.

The instructor ran through the workings of the helicopter, then put me at ease enough to take control several times. I thoroughly enjoyed my time — it ended too soon.

Great instructor — took the time to explain the principles of flight. He really had a good approach that made the experience awesome.

I was particularly impressed with Rachael as my instructor. As an ex airline pilot with over 20,000 hours, I am well qualified to comment on her.

The same instructor for nearly the whole rating. That continuity is what made the difference.