A big congratulations to Tristan Burns on passing his PPL flight test. Although the gusty winds added to the day’s challenge, his Toowoomba training meant that he was more than ready to handle the blustery conditions. Well done Tristan! 🥳🎉

Congratulations Allan for your first solo flight! 🎉🥳🙌🏽

Congrats Andras for his Recreational Pilot's Licence (CASA) ✈️ #flyddac #learntofly

Emma conquered her Trial Introductory Flight. Congrats, Emma! ✈️🥳

As another year takes flight, DDAC celebrates the joy of soaring alongside amazing people like you. From seasoned pilots to future aviators, we're grateful for every journey shared. Here's to happy landings, clear skies, and adventures untold in 2024! 🥳🎆

Give the gift of flight this holiday season! ✈️ Our Trial Introductory Flights are the perfect gift for anyone who's ever dreamed of taking to the skies. They'll receive a pre-flight briefing, then get to fly the aircraft themselves with one of our instructors. It's an experience they'll never forget!

Wishing you a season filled with joy, laughter, and love. 💖 Merry Christmas! 🥳🎄

Nick had a great birthday with our Trial Introductory Flight ✈️🥳

Hugh enjoyed every second of his Trial Flight 🥳

📣 AVIATION DINNER | ANNOUNCEMENT! We’d lined up the infamous Bob Tait as our guest speak for this year’s dinner but unfortunately he’s been unwell and is unable to attend. We hope he’s feeling better in no time! We’re excited to share that we’ve secured V8 Super Car driver and past DDAC student Will Brown as our guest speaker! 2023 is proving to be a stellar year for Will. So far this season he has achieved 4 wins as well as 5 additional podiums. He is currently sitting P2 in the 2023 Supercars Championship with five rounds to go so we’re sure he’ll have some exciting tales to tell. For anyone still keen to attend that hasn't already secured their ticket, we now have one spare. Please call the club to secure. See you tonight! @willbrown38 https://www.willbrownmotorsport.com

Congratulations to Thomas for his first solo fly 🥳

Congratulations to Justice for passing his CPL 🥳

Congratulations to Eli McCutcheon for his first solo flight! Well done Eli. 🥳 #firstsolo #flyddac #learntofly

Congratulations to Ruween for completing his first solo flight! 🥳✈️ #firstsolo #flyddac #learntofly

First solo. Best feeling ever!!!! Well done Jake 🎉 #firstsolo #flyddac #learntofly

Congratulations to Tim Gilder on passing his Single Engine Instrument Rating. Well done Tim! #pifr #flyddac

Congratulations to Paige Carlson for her successful Trial Introductory Flight. Paige is following in the family’s footsteps ✈️🥳

Chris completed his CSU RU endorsement on VH-JCU. Congratulations Chris! 🥳 ✈️ #pilot #learntofly #ddac

Andras had a great afternoon for solo flight! Congrats 🎉 #learntofly #firstsolo

Congratulations to Jack Parkinson for passing his RPL test in classic Toowoomba blustery conditions. Well done Jack! 🥳✈️ #pilot #learntofly #ddac

Congratulations to Josh Honeycombe on passing his NVFR flight test. His hard work paid off, enjoy seeing Australia light up at night Josh! 🥳✈️

VALE | HOWARD EDWARD RUBB 19th July 1937 - 27th June 2023 The Darling Downs Aero Club meant a great deal to Howard and played a big part in his life. He learnt to fly with the Club, gained his PPL in 1962, then qualified for his Commercial Licence in 1964, and in 1965 received his C Grade Instructor Rating. He liked flying high wing planes with a preference for Cessnas. He worked for the Club as an Instructor, was a Committee member for 13 years, being Treasurer for 7 years and a Club supporter from the time he first put his foot in an aircraft. Howard never missed a Club Competition, attended the Club's open evenings held on Friday and Sunday nights when he was "behind" the bar, took part in Fly Aways, supported the Club when it conducted the ALACs (Australian Light Aircraft Competitions). He was present at the Club AGMs always recording the financial position and flying hours of the club. It was with a great deal of pride that Howard accepted his Life Membership of the Club in 1987. ~ submitted by one of Howard’s friends Rest in Peace Howard, from all of us at DDAC, thank you for your contribution. We’ll miss having you around!

Thanks to everyone who joined us this evening for another successful night of flying 🌙 #toowoombaregion #learntofly #studentpilot #flyddac #aeroclub

Feeling the chill 🥶? We have 4 vests remaining and they need to be put to work keeping some bodies warm. Sizes available as follows: 2 x Mens Medium (1 Black, 1 Navy), 1 x Ladies Sz 10 (Black) and 1 x Ladies Sz 12 (Black). An absolute bargain at $50 each.

Congrats 🎉 to Bessie for passing her Private Pilots Licence #pilot #learntofly

Congrats 🎉 to Reilly Gall for passing his PPL #learntofly #flyddac #flighttraining

EOI Night Flying with DDAC - who’s keen to get some experience flying at night? You’ll have the opportunity to fly with an instructor and log night hours. Dates, TBC depending on numbers, are as follows: ⭐️ Saturday June 10th ⭐️ Saturday 1st July ⭐️ Friday 4th August Confirm your interest by entering your details on this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVkRjHRH-9C2NIot5hC6alvxwU35UosI-39EJvGpDIWlK4RA/viewform?usp=send_form

ANNUAL AVIATION DINNER | Save the date for this year’s annual dinner which will be hosted by DDAC at the Downs Club in Toowoomba on Friday the 13th of October. Members and their guests will have access to tickets 🎟️ subsidised by the social club. Anyone with an interest in aviation is welcome to attend. We’re currently in the process of sourcing a guest speaker. More details to come soon!

Congratulations 🎉 to James on passing his MEA Class Rating Flight Test. A perfect day for a fly in the Baron! #studentpilot #learntofly #flyddac

Congratulations to Sean Thomson who went first solo this afternoon #learntofly #flyddac

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."

Congrats 🎉 to Jesse for passing his PPL today

Congrats 🎉 to Mia for passing her RPL flight test #studentpilot #learntofly #flyddac

We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our former students in an aircraft accident that occurred in North Queensland yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Rhiley Kuhrt and his wife Maree. It was a pleasure knowing him and his presence at the club will be missed. Wishing you blue skies and tailwinds Rhiley ✈️

Congrats 🎉 on your first solo Jack! #firstsolo #learntofly #studentpilot

Nathan was very happy after his first solo! Reaching for the sky! Congrats 🎉 #firstsolo #flyddac #studentpilot

Congratulations to Alison on passing her Private Pilot's Licence flight test. Wishing you safe and happy flying back home in the Northern Territory #flyddac #learntofly #pilotslicence #studentpilot

Andy had the best time on his Trial Introductory Flight! His goal is to work his way through to his Commercial Pilot Licence! #learntofly #trialflight #flyddac

Henry was all smiles after his recent Trial Introductory Flight! #learntofly #flyddac #flighttraining

William had a wonderful time on his Trial Introductory Flight! #learntofly #trialflight

Congratulations to Varid Farahmand who went on his first solo in the Sling last weekend! #toowoombaregion #learntofly #studentpilot #flyddac #aeroclub

Robert was stoked after his Trial Introductory Flight #learntofly #trialflight #flyddac

Congratulations to Reilly Gall on his First Solo! Reilly hails from Jondaryan and is working towards his PPL. He hopes to be flying the station’s C182 very soon. Well done Reilly! #flyddac #firstsolo #learntofly

Eddie had a fabulous summer's morning for his Trial Introductory Flight. He's currently completing a Cert II in Aircraft Maintenance and would like to add a PPL to his skillset! #learntofly #flyddac #studentpilot

Congratulations to Stefano from Argentina who went First Solo this Sunday👍✈️

Ilyas had a ball in his Trial Introductory Flight last weekend! Want to know what it feels like to experience flight from the pilot’s seat? Find out for yourself and book a trial flight, get in touch on ☎️ 0746352777 or send us a message online https://bit.ly/3WCszVV

Multi-engine rating training in progress! These shots were taken by @alexeecon on Thursday 27th of October. Thanks for sharing them with us Alex!

Nailing that first landing solo is something you’ll never forget, but it really is your lucky day when someone who’s a pro behind the lens captures it for you! Here’s Rhiley on short final of his first solo. Thanks for sharing this 📸 with us @alexeecon!

Congrats 🎉 to Rhiley on his first solo!

It was a busy week at DDAC with three students completing their multi engine aeroplane class rating in the BE58 Baron. Three back to back tests! Three passes! Congratulations 🎉 to Jamie Towner, Matt Brennan and Josh Armstrong. Well done everyone! #flyddac #studentpilot #learntofly #flighttraining

Congratulations to Julie Baartz for successfully passing her IR MEA flight test. The instrument rating is arguably the pinnacle of pilot qualifications. Julie completed her PIFR some time ago and has added the IR MEA to some real world IFR flying she gained in the single. Great work Julie! #studentpilot #instrumentrating #learntofly #flyddac #darlingdownsflighttraining

Congratulations 🎉 to Lauren Butler for completing her first solo flight with a textbook crosswind landing #studentpilot #firstsolo

Campbell had an excellent experience on a Trial Introductory Flight decently #trialflight #learntofly #flyddac

Congrats 🎉 to Jack on his first solo flight #firstsolo #learntofly

“I think it is a pity to lose the romantic side of flying and simply to accept it as a common means of transport.” — Amy Johnson #aviationquotes #aviation #aviationdaily #instagramaviation #flyddac

Congratulations 🎉 to Hazelle on her first solo last week! What an excellent achievement and sensational first flight #firstsolo #learntofly

“He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.” - Friedrich Nietzsche. #aviationquotes #commercialpilot #pilottraining #flyinghigh #aviationlife #aviationworld #pilotsofinstagram #airplanelover #aviation #aviationdaily #instagramaviation #flyddac #ddac

Congrats 🎉 to Jamie Tower on gaining her Commercial Pilot’s Licence! #studentpilot #flyddac #learntofly

👏 congrats to Andrew Speed on gaining his Private Pilot’s Licence! #learntofly #flyddac

A big congrats to Christian on his first solo yesterday in his Cessna 172 #flyddac #learntofly

Adelaide was beaming 😁 after her recent Trial Introductory Flight. Treat yourself or someone else to an amazing experience, call the club on ☎️ 0746342777 #trialflight #aeroclub #flyddac

“The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who, in their grueling travels across trackless lands in prehistoric times, looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space, at full speed, above all obstacles, on the infinite highway of the air.” – Wilbur Wright #aviationquotes #commercialpilot #pilottraining #flyinghigh #aviationlife #aviationworld #pilotsofinstagram #airplanelover #aviation #aviationdaily #instagramaviation #flyddac #ddac

Congrats 🎉 to Helen on passing her RPL flight test! #learntofly #flyddac

Congrats 🎉 to Tristan Burns on passing his RPL flight test #learntofly #flyddac

“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” - Leonardo Da Vinci #aviationquotes #commercialpilot #pilottraining #flyinghigh #aviationlife #aviationworld #pilotsofinstagram #airplanelover #aviation #aviationdaily #instagramaviation #flyddac #ddac

#FACT! Pilots have to eat different meals. An aircraft pilot is fed the same meal that those in first and business class receive, while the co-pilot has to eat a different meal altogether. This helps avoid both pilots getting food poisoning during the flight #aviationfunfacts #aviationlife

Fly Dad to a Father’s Day breakfast 🍳 #flyaway #socialflying #aeroclub

Congrats 🎊 Trent Pascoe on recently gaining his Night VFR rating (NVFR). Trent took advantage of the fantastic winter nights to make this happen, a great achievment.

QUOTE | “I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery. We don't know this person but any excuse will do! Why did you learn to fly? Comment below #learntofly #ddac

Congrats 🎉 to Josh Armstrong on gaining his Private Pilot's Licence!

Congrats 🎉 to Luke McGahan for achieving one of the highest qualifications in aviation, the Instrument Rating. The flight examiner commented that this was a top-shelf flight test #InstrumentRating #IFR #FlightTraining

A Trial Introductory Flight is a great way to decide if flying is for you. You will receive a pre-flight briefing and introductory flying lesson. Give us a call to organise a date and start your flying adventure! #flyddac #trialflight #learntofly

Congratulations 🎉 to Damien on passing his PPL! #flyddac #learntofly

Congrats 🎉 to Baden Crittle for gaining his Private Pilot’s Licence! #learntofly #studentpilot

Training in style...Gorgeous outlook...Well at least for the instructor as we complete a VOR approach at Coffs Harbour #InstrumentRating #FlightTraining

Johnelle has been dreaming of flying for years. On Thursday last week, she made the most of this gorgeous weather when she finally took to the skies for a Trial Introductory Flight #flyddac #learntofly

Can you finish this sentence? Red sky at night… Thanks for sharing this cracker of a photo 📸 Allan!

Who knows what plane this is and why it was built like this? Share your knowledge with below👇#aviation #innovation

Marcus enjoyed a perfect day for a trial flight! What a wonderful weekend it was for flying #flyddac #learntofly

The 2020 report on Australian Aircraft Activity shows the impact of COVID-19 travel restrictions on aviation activity. Total hours flown in Australia by Australian owned and operated aircraft decreased by 31.4 per cent in 2020 to 2.47 million hours.

Congratulations 🎉 to Rick Sharp who completed his first solo on the weekend. That’s a big tick ✔️off the bucket list #flyddac #studentpilot

Congratulations to Dennis from Chinchilla on his first solo earlier this week! ✈️ #flyddac #studentpilot

Cracker of a day for flying yesterday! Tom definitely enjoyed his Trial Introductory Flight ✈️ #flyddac #learntofly

Some snaps from our private screening of Top Gun Maverick #flyddac

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Our Sling 2 departs Toowoomba on a beautiful clear day. Interested in learning to fly? Give us a call ☎️ and book a trial flight! Thanks to Garry Wilkinson for sharing this cracker of a photo! #Sling2 #RAAus #learntofly

We train pilots from ages 14 to 60+ and the satisfaction each person feels when they go solo or pass a flight test is unmatched. Contact us to go for a trial flight and get started on achieving your first licence or certificate ✈️ #flyddac #learntofly

Congratulations to Scott Brimblecombe who went first solo over the weekend! #studentpilot #learntofly #toowoombaregion #flyddac

We're proud to be partnered with IOR Aviation. IOR Aviation Network is a dedicated supplier of high-quality Jet A-1 and Avgas fuels to the Australian aviation industry. Their capabilities encompass supply, transport, training, aeroshell lubricants, logistics, fuel storage, and fuel management #flyddac #aviation #ioraviation

DID YOU KNOW? | Why are passenger windows on airplanes round? The windows on an airplane are round for a reason. After a series of accidents in the early days of commercial flying, the engineers uncovered that having square windows with sharp corners compromised the safety of the aircraft. On the other hand, round windows used since then can take the repeated pressure during a flight. #flyddac #aviation #funfact #aviationfact

Congratulations 🎉 to Ian Henderson on passing his PPL flight test over the Easter weekend #learntofly #flyddac #toowoombaregion

“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” - Leonardo Da Vinci. #flyddac #aviation #flywithddac #pilotquotes

FUN FACT | Pilots Eat a Different Meal - Different airlines have different meal policies. However, one rule applies to the vast majority of commercial flights. The guideline states that pilots must be served the same multi-course meal as first and business-class passengers. Co-pilots are urged to eat different meals to reduce the danger of food sickness for all pilots. #flyddac #aviation #funfact #aviationfact #pilotfact

Congratulations 👏 to Nigel Sibio for going first solo in the sling 2 yesterday! #flyddac #studentpilot #learntofly

Congratulations 🎊 to Dean DeVries for completing his first solo ✈️#flyddac #learntofly #flighttraining #firstsolo

Congratulations to 🎉 Jim Ford for gaining his RPC Navigation Endorsement earlier this week #studentpilot #RAAus #learntofly

Still a few good showers around the Downs! #summerstorms

Congratulations 🎉 to Geoffrey Pike for passing his PPL test recently in the windy Toowoomba weather #flyddac

Here’s a few of the smiling faces from the members and guests who attended the Aviation Dinner we hosted on Saturday night! Thanks to all who joined us! #learntofly #flyddac

Beautiful morning at Watts Bridge for breakfast yesterday!