Bates Field Aero Club

We own and operate light aircraft. We're a great way to exercise your pilot's license, or even to earn your wings for the first time!

The Club has been in continuous operation since 1968, making it one of the oldest flying clubs still around. The club is run entirely by volunteers who simply want to make flying fun and affordable for as many people as possible.

04/10/2019

An exciting opportunity to introduce friends and family to the world of aviation!

10/18/2018

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fans we are two weeks away from the 2018 NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show on November 2 & 3. Purchase your VIP tickets now at the link below, General Admission is FREE! Click the link below for more details! Gates open at 8 am on Friday and Saturday.
https://event.attendstar.com/event/show/nas-pensacola-blue-angels-homecoming-air-show-2018/

09/27/2018

http://aopa.org/community/events/aopa-fly-ins/2018-aopa-fly-ins/gulf-shores

2018 AOPA Fly-Ins - Gulf Shores Gulf Shores offers culinary diversity and extensive options for both water and land-based activities. Sugar-white beaches, fresh seafood, championship golf courses, charter fishing trips, wildlife areas, and historic sites are just a few of the treasures Gulf Shores offers its visitors. Surrounded b...

7 Of The Most Confusing FAA Regulations, Explained

09/07/2018

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7 Of The Most Confusing FAA Regulations, Explained The FARs get a little confusing at times, but here are 7 regs that you won't wonder about ever again.

Flight Training on the Go: 5 Great Apps for Student Pilots - Hartzell Propeller

08/23/2018

http://hartzellprop.com/flight-training-on-the-go-5-great-apps-for-student-pilots/

Flight Training on the Go: 5 Great Apps for Student Pilots - Hartzell Propeller Today’s student pilots have dozens of resources at their disposal, including training apps. Here’s a short list of apps designed to help student pilots study at any time or any place.

08/15/2018

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07/15/2018

https://generalaviationnews.com/2017/05/31/the-150-hour-rule/

The 150-hour rule After receiving my pilot’s license in 2015, my instructor told me that my first 150 hours of flight would be my safest hours. At the time, I didn’t quite understand the logic behind the comment. How could I be at my safest as an inexperienced pilot with few hours? I think most people would argue...