Waterford Aero Club was founded in 1982 with the aim of bringing pilots and enthusiasts together to expand their interest in hobby aviation. The ethos of the club was to make flying accessible to the people of the South East of Ireland, that mindset remains at the very core of their operation to this day.
Thanks to club member John Phelan for getting this footage together from the Tramore Airshow 2016!
Win a Trial Flight this Christmas with Waterford Aero Club. We are offering the chance for one lucky winner to experience flight with a Introductory Lesson worth €95! All you have to do is go to our Facebook post below; Like our page, like the post and comment in the comment section below it. Best…
As part of the Irish Hot air Balloon Championships being held in the Waterford area, it is planned that the balloons will attempt to make a new record in Ireland for the largest number of hot air balloon to depart in line from an airport. From the the Irish Hot air Balloon Championships website: The…
Tune in to WLR FM (95.1/97.5) from 12-3 tomorrow for an exclusive feature on Waterford Aero Club! This is to coincide with the fabulous Tramore Promenade Festival taking place this weekend. Geoff Harris of WLR FM will be chatting to some of our Club members and Flight Instructors who will talk about taking flying lessons, the…
The IAA will again facilitate the very successful “General Aviation Open Days” at their air traffic control centres at Shannon, Dublin and Cork in 2015. Continuing with their air traffic management focused theme, updates will be provided on relevant areas of interest. The programme this year will also include presentations by representatives from their Aeromedical…
Legendary South African Bush Pilot CC Pocock will be in Ireland at Milltownpass airfield from 2nd – 12th June 2015 conducting Advanced Bush Flying Course and Mountain Pilot Proficiency Courses. This is an advanced bush flying course with emphasis on mountain flying techniques and procedures. Guaranteed to make any pilot much SAFER, more PROFICIENT and…
Waterford Aero club hosted students from Carlow IT today. We wish you all the best on your course and we hope you enjoyed your first flight!
To mark the end of the summer season, we are holding a fly-in event on the 14th of September. Make a note in your diaries! This event is open to all but we would like to particularly extend the invitation to female pilots around the country. The Airport has been extremely kind in waiving the…
