About the Royal Victorian Aero Club
Welcome to the Royal Victorian Aero Club, Australia’s oldest and most prestigious flying school and club. Since 1914, we have been taking to the skies and are proud to be recognized as the 2023 Aero Club of the Year at Australian Flying’s CASA Wings Awards.
Why Fly with Us
Discover what sets RVAC apart from other clubs.
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A Century of Aviation Training
Based at Moorabbin Airport, RVAC and RVAC Aviation Academy has served the local and international aviation community for over 100 years. Meaning, over the past century, we have trained thousands of pilots and provided a platform for aviation enthusiasts to pursue their passion for flying.
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Commitment to Excellence
We take great pride in our flight training offerings and deliver a service of excellence with every interaction. Our in-house team of highly experienced instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each lesson. While our ground crew ensure you’re always looked after.
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Personalised Training for Every Aviator
As aviators ourselves, we know that every student and licensed pilot has unique goals and outcomes for their flying. We offer the highest level of accreditation in Australia (Part 141 and 142) and we can customise our training courses to suit your piloting needs.
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Achieve your Goals
From Recreational (beginner) to Private pilot licence and Commercial flight training, we have a pathway for you. We’re also very happy to tailor programs for individuals or groups with specific training needs, just reach out to us!
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Club Membership
As a member of the Royal Victorian Aero Club, you’ll have access to our purpose built facilities with dedicated briefing rooms and flight simulators.
And, of course, you’ll get first pick from our fleet of VFR and IFR aircraft for private hire, scenic flights and charter. Our planes are meticulously maintained and regularly serviced to ensure you always have a safe and reliable flying experience.
In addition to flight training, your membership invites you to participate in exciting social activities and events, including:
We take pride in our rich history and are excited to continue to inspire a love of aviation in future generations of pilots and enthusiasts. So, whether you’ve just entered the fascinating world of aviation or you’re a seasoned pilot–or maybe just mad about aeroplanes, we welcome you to RVAC.
Moorabbin Airport
Home to the RVAC, Moorabbin Airport is the leading general aviation flight training airport in Victoria. The airport’s flight training schools train 800 commercial pilots each year, with 30% coming from international destinations.
Learning to fly at Moorabbin Airport offers the trainee pilot excellent aviation infrastructure:
RVAC offers the perfect facilities for training pilots up for a career in aviation.
