Try & Fly Weekend
Picture yourself in the pilot seat!
Join the Royal Aero Club of New South Wales at Camden Airport for our next Try & Fly Weekend from Sat 6th - Mon 8th June 2026. Across a morning or afternoon session, participants will experience a Trial Introductory Flight with an instructor, explore the airport environment, meet the Club community, and learn more about aviation pathways in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Whether you are curious about learning to fly, considering an aviation career, looking for a memorable gift, or simply wanting to experience aviation up close, Try & Fly Weekend is a practical first step into the world of flying.
Limited spots are available so secure your spot now by completing the form below.
General Details
- The June 2026 Try & Fly Weekend will take place at Camden Airport over the Sat 6th - Mon 8th October long weekend.
- Places are limited, and bookings are essential.
- Sessions will be run in half-day blocks, with morning and afternoon options.
- Friends and family are welcome to attend the ground-based parts of the experience, subject to operational requirements.
What's included?
- A Trial Introductory Flight with an experienced RACNSW instructor
- A pre-flight briefing and aircraft walk-around
- Time in the aircraft learning the basics of flight
- Airside experience at Camden Airport
- Visit to the Camden Control Tower where available, subject to Airservices Australia operational requirements.
- Aviation pathways and career information
- Clubhouse hospitality and time to meet RACNSW members, instructors and volunteers
- BBQ lunch and refreshments
TIF Packages
Taster
$250
Departing Camden, you’ll fly towards Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek and learn the basics of aircraft control, with views towards Warragamba Dam and Sydney’s south-west.
Blue Mountains
$350
A longer introduction to flying, tracking north-west towards the Blue Mountains with views of Lake Burragorang, the national park and surrounding escarpments.
Northern Beaches
$550
Our most scenic Trial Introductory Flight, taking in the Hawkesbury, Palm Beach, Pittwater and Sydney’s Northern Beaches while you experience the aircraft from the pilot’s seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Signing up is nice and easy. You just need to be at least 13 years old and complete the sign up form above (if the form doesn't load please head to https://forms.gle/tFU67tFtVAGT6i2d7).
Not at all! We will support student pilots every step of the way to best enable them to take to the skies and progress towards their First Solo Flight and beyond. All training regardless of your final goal (ie. airline pilot, military aviator, flight instructor, etc) starts here with a Trial Introductory Flight.
To commence regular and ongoing flying lessons you must be at least 14 years old however the Trial Introductory Flight can be completed from 13 years.
Yes. A parent, partner, family member or friend is welcome to join the ground-based parts of the experience, including the briefing and clubhouse hospitality. For safety and operational reasons, Trial Introductory Flights are conducted with the participant and instructor only, so additional passengers are not carried.
Comfortable clothing, enclosed shoes and sunglasses are recommended.
Safety comes first. If weather or operational conditions are unsuitable, we will work with you to reschedule your flight.
Yes. A Trial Introductory Flight may be logged as flight time when conducted as a training flight with an instructor. Our team can explain this on the day.
still need help?
if you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out and call our team
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