Point Cook Aviation

Point Cook Aviation offers private aircraft hire, joy flights and charter services in Australia, serving pilots and passengers from airports including Bacchus Marsh, Moorabbin, Essendon, Barwon Heads, Torquay and Point Cook. Its aircraft hire service is designed for approved pilots, with a 2006 Cessna 172SP available for private hire. The aircraft features Garmin G1000 avionics, a KAP140 autopilot, IFR capability and a Lynx NGT-9000+ system that provides ADS-B and traffic awareness information.

For visitors and local travellers, the company arranges standard joy flights and flights tailored to special requests. Trips can showcase Melbourne’s city views and Port Phillip Bay, or include destinations such as the Great Ocean Road and Echuca. Private charter is also available.

Pilots wishing to hire the aircraft must meet the stated requirements, including a PPL, 25 hours of command experience on type and G1000 experience. The process includes submitting a hire agreement and identification, completing a check flight, then booking online or through an iOS or Android app.