Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School

About

For over fifty years, Scouts Aotearoa’s Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School has provided the highest quality aviation training in the country for budding young pilots aged 16-19. 

In early January about 70 students attended the popular two-week long training camp at Matamata. The Flying School has many past students with successful careers in aviation. 

Please direct any questions about the school here.

Eligibility

Students must be New Zealand citizens. The course starts at the very basics of learning to fly. Students should have no more than minimal previous flight experience (up to 2 hours, preferrably only a trial flight at the local aero club or flying school). Students must turn 16 before they can legally fly solo.

Dates

The next school will be held Friday 8th - Friday 22nd January 2027

Costs

Estimated to be around $2700 for first-year Venturer and Ranger students or an estimated $850 for returning students. The fee for first-year non-Venturer/non-Ranger students is estimated to be around $3000.

Applications

 Applications for the 60th Walsh to be held in January 2027 will be open late July 2026
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Thanks to Jordan Young for creating this short video of his experience at the Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School

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