South Otago Aero Club

Clutha river at a flow rate of 1400 this morning at 9 o’clock.

ETL getting some nice local airtime by one of our club members recently.

Great fun flying around the place you grew up!

What a fantastic write-up in the latest Clutha Leader about David Mackenzie , a former South Otago Aero Club pilot, and his aviation novels. The remarkable wartime heroics of his father, John Noble Mackenzie of Clydevale, whilst flying Spitfires in World War II has formed the basis of three successful novels. It's wonderful to see this important piece of local and family history with ties to the South Otago Aero Club being shared and remembered.

Morning everyone,
We are delaying our Open Day to begin at 12pm due to this wind. We will reassess closer to the time.
Thank you

An awesome event organised for the community and fellow aviators to enjoy thanks to the Central Otago Flying Club. 👏

If this sounds like your kind of day, why not drive or fly in this Sunday.

✈️ OPEN DAY AT CENTRAL OTAGO FLYING CLUB ✈️

Ever wanted to get up close to aircraft, experience a trial flight, or discover your local aero club? Now’s your chance!

📍 Alexandra Airport
📅 Sunday 31 May 2026
⏰ 10am – 3pm

What’s happening on the day:
✈️ Trial Flights
🛩️ Static Plane Displays
☕ Rob’s Coffee Grind Van
🍔 Lion’s Club Food Van
🛬 Fly-In Event

Bring the family along for a fantastic day out at the airport and meet the local aviation community.

We have put our order in for good weather and the hospitality will ensure a great day out!

🐶 No dogs please

🌐 www.cofc.co.nz

South Otago Aero Club was again able to share the experience of flight. The South Otago High School students first had a effect of controls lesson in the club house and then went and experienced it in the air.

South Otago Aero Club was pleased to be able to enable the Owaka High School students the opportunity to experience the feeling of flight today.
Any one of these students could potentially be a pilot in the future.

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of our much loved and respected friend, club member, and past president Bill O’Connor.

Seeing Bill was a highlight for everyone. When he would turn up, you always knew you were in for a good time

Bill lived for flying, it was his life. His flying experience and advice was second to none.

The South Otago aviation community will never be the same without Bill.

So many stories still to tell, Bill.

Rest in peace.

On Saturday a group of our SOAC members enjoyed AOPA’s one day Fly-in at Kyeburn Station, Near Naseby.

Thanks to club member Braedyn young for these awesome pictures.