We are thrilled to announce that our club pilots have excelled at the 2025 Australian Light Aircraft Championships (ALACs), held from April 30 to May 3 at Taree Aerodrome in New South Wales. Their outstanding performances have not only showcased their exceptional skills but also brought home the coveted Overall Championship title for our club.
The ALACs, an iconic event hosted annually by the Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia (RFACA) since 1957, tests pilots in various disciplines, including forced landings, aerobatics, formation flying, streamer cutting, and spot landings . This year's competition was particularly fierce, with pilots from across the nation competing for top honours.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants and especially to our champions for their dedication, precision, and teamwork. Their success reflects the strength and spirit of our club, and we look forward to supporting them in future competitions.
Come on down to the Club and express your interest in Formation Flying.
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Become a pilot with RVAC Aviation Academy
If you are interested in becoming a qualified pilot, you've come to the right place. RVAC offers focused, exceptionally high quality training for those wishing to take to the skies. From the recreational aviator to airline quality commercial pilots, we have the training syllabus to suit you - casually at your own pace or full-time.
YOUR NEW HANGAR HOMEBASE: RVAC AVIATION ACADEMY
Based at Moorabbin Airport, RVAC Aviation Academy has served the local and international aviation community for over 100 years. As a Part 141 and 142 accredited flying school, we can customise our training courses to suit your piloting needs.
From flight training to CASA approved simulators and theory courses, we offer a comprehensive syllabus to help you reach your aviation goals. Our courses suit tertiary, VCE and VCAL students, and our team of flight instructors are passionate about flying–and teaching!
Our students have gone on to become working pilots in various sectors of aviation.
So, whether you’re a student jet setting to Australia from across the globe, live interstate, or you’re based in Melbourne–we’re dedicated to providing you with everything you need to be a confident and fully-qualified pilot.
Our Club History
We are proud to release this important history book from January 2025.
Slipstream is a hard cover book of over 200 pages.
You are invited to register your interest and reserve your copy.
The Royal Victorian Aero Club has a long and illustrious history.
For over 110 years, the RVAC has been at the forefront of general aviation in this state. It has helped popularise flying, helped train air force cadets and been a driving force in training men and women from around the world to the highest standard. The Club has an amazing history and an extraordinary story to tell. It reflects the rapid changes in aviation over the century and the evolving history of this country.
Past President Rex Hobson has compiled the Club’s history from thousands of original documents from the Club’s archive. It’s a remarkable achievement and an essential guide to understanding how the Club has evolved, survived and thrived through many challenges.
Download your Special Order Form now: Slipstream Order Form
The Royal Victorian Aero Club, (also known as RVAC and Royal Vic), is one of the oldest flying clubs in Australia.
It was established in 1914, just a few years after the Wright brothers' historic first flight in 1903.
The club's founding members were a group of aviation enthusiasts who were passionate about the new and exciting field of aviation.
And we’re proud to carry on our lineage.
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