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Ardmore Flying School

Ardmore Flying School

New Zealand · NZ CAA Part 141

OperatingNew Zealand

Ardmore Flying School is a privately owned flight training organisation based at Ardmore Airport near Papakura, south of Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1961, it trains private and commercial pilots and is well known for training flight instructors.

Ardmore Flying School holds New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (NZ CAA) Part 141 approval and is NZQA approved, allowing it to deliver the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation and licensing at all levels. Its programs include Private Pilot Licence and Commercial Pilot Licence training, airline preparation courses and flight instructor training. The school operates a fleet of around 16 aircraft, including Cessna 172 and Diamond DA42 types, supported by three simulators (Airbus A320, Cessna 172 and DA42). Based at the historic Ardmore Airport, it serves both domestic and international students.

School facts

CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland
Base airportArdmore Airport, Papakura (Auckland)
RegulatorNZ CAA Part 141
CoursesPPL
CPL
IR
Diploma in Aviation
licensing at all levels
Fleet~16 aircraft (Cessna 172, Diamond DA42); three simulators (A320, C172, DA42)
Founded1961
Websiteardmore.co.nz

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ardmore Flying School located?
It is based at Ardmore Airport near Papakura, south of Auckland, New Zealand.
When was it founded?
Ardmore Flying School was established in 1961.
What approvals does the school hold?
It holds NZ CAA Part 141 approval and is NZQA approved, delivering the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation and licences at all levels.
What aircraft does Ardmore use?
Its fleet of around 16 aircraft includes Cessna 172 and Diamond DA42 types, plus A320, 172 and DA42 simulators.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.