Cruise the surf line of the rugged west coast Costs, scholarships and student loans Please select from the options below Please select from the options below Please select from the options below Please select from the options below Return to homepage Meet the Ardmore team Contact us today Helicopters we have available Fly with us anywhere you want to go Cost effective airborne photography services Lifting options up to 200kg using light helicopters Advertise in the sky with 1500 square feet of mobile billboard Arrive in style at a choice of great restaurants Go on holiday by helicopter for the ultimate travel experience. Fly direct to remote locations and fish for the big one Where would you like to go? Fly high above Auckland City landmarks Follow the pohutakawa coast to bush clad ranges and sandy beaches Explore the Islands of the Gulf from above Professional theory courses in association with Ardmore Flying School Obtain ratings to fly different aircraft Fly beneath the stars with a night rating Share the fun by teaching others Learn advanced skills in a challenging mountain environment Fly your friends to exciting places with a Private Helicopter Licence Enjoy the thrill of controlling a helicopter in an introductory lesson Enhance your skills with a sling rating Fly for hire or reward with a Commercial Helicopter Licence Please select from the options below
 

Although a night rating is not a requirement of either the Private or Commercial licence, it is a great way to improve your overall flying skills. You'll get to experience stunning views of Auckland City at night, itself enough to make getting the rating worthwhile. Depending on the rating you obtain you also gain the advantage of being able to continue flying as darkness arrives if you're late getting somewhere rather than have to land and wait until morning - providing that you're still operating within CAA rules.

Your night training will start with some simulated instrument flying during the day, then you'll move on to the basics of taking off, hovering, circuits and landing at night. A night rating can open up additional commercial opportunities for you including frost protection. Call us on (09) 298-1899 or 0508 CHOPPER to discuss options.