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Ballarat Aero Club

Ballarat Aero Club

Australia · CASA (flight training); RAAus club

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Ballarat Aero Club (BAC) is a flying club and flight training school based at the historic Ballarat airfield in Mitchell Park, Victoria, Australia. Founded in 1928, it is regarded as Australia's oldest flying school.

Ballarat Aero Club offers general aviation and recreational aviation training ranging from trial flights and the Recreational Pilot Licence through to the Commercial Pilot Licence, along with ratings and endorsements and a synthetic trainer. It is affiliated with Recreational Aviation Australia and operates under CASA regulation for its general aviation training. Its training fleet has included Cessna 152, Cessna 172 and Piper Warrior PA-28 aircraft. As a member-based club it combines social flying, general aviation and structured pilot training at Ballarat Airport.

School facts

CountryAustralia
RegionVictoria
Base airportBallarat Airport, Mitchell Park (YBLT)
RegulatorCASA (flight training); RAAus club
CoursesStudent pilot
RPL
PPL
CPL
ratings and endorsements
FleetCessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper Warrior
Founded1928
Websiteballarataeroclub.com.au

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

How old is Ballarat Aero Club?
It was founded in 1928 and is regarded as Australia's oldest flying school.
Where is Ballarat Aero Club located?
It is based at the historic Ballarat airfield in Mitchell Park, Victoria.
What training does it offer?
It offers general and recreational aviation training from the Recreational Pilot Licence through to the Commercial Pilot Licence, plus ratings and endorsements.
What aircraft can you train on?
Training is conducted on Cessna 152, Cessna 172 and Piper Warrior PA-28 aircraft.

Sources

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