Royal Victorian Aero Club (RVAC)
Australia · CASA Part 141 & 142
The Royal Victorian Aero Club (RVAC) is an Australian aero club and flying school based at Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne. Established in 1914, it is one of Australia's oldest and most established aero clubs and flight training organisations.
RVAC traces its origins to a meeting of Australian Flying Corps officers at Point Cook in October 1914 and moved to Moorabbin Airport in the late 1940s. Its RVAC Aviation Academy is a CASA Part 141 and Part 142 accredited school offering tailored flight training from beginner to advanced levels, CASA-approved simulators, and theory courses for tertiary, VCE and secondary students. Its diverse fleet supports primary, intermediate and multi-engine training. As a member-based club it combines recreational flying with structured career-focused pilot training.
School facts
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Region | Victoria |
| Base airport | Moorabbin Airport (YMMB), Melbourne |
| Regulator | CASA Part 141 & 142 |
| Courses | RPL PPL CPL IR CPL Diploma theory courses |
| Fleet | Primary, intermediate and multi-engine training aircraft (fleet range not itemised) |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Website | rvac.com.au |
Key facts
- Established in 1914; one of Australia's oldest aero clubs and flying schools
- Based at Moorabbin Airport, Melbourne (relocated there in the late 1940s)
- RVAC Aviation Academy is CASA Part 141 and Part 142 accredited
- Offers training from beginner to multi-engine level with CASA-approved simulators
- Provides theory courses for tertiary, VCE and secondary students
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Sources
- https://rvac.com.au/about-us
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Victorian_Aero_Club
- https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2024/03/flying-high-a-century-of-excellence-at-the-royal-victorian-aero-club/
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.