Various amendments were submitted during 2004 with a decision expected early in 2005.  A joint venture between Hunter Land and RNAC also progressed during 2004. If the rezoning is successful the project would change the financial fortunes of the club in that RNAC will have a cash flow that is not flying dependent, and outgoings in rates and interest costs will be less.

Another successful flying scholarship was conducted during 2004 with 148 entrants with the eventual winner commencing training in early 2005.

Late in 2004 RNAC joined with the Social Club, Holden Car Club, Rotary, Fire Brigade and SES to host an open charity day. At least 3000 attended, but probably more. Over $8,000 was donated to Wespac Rescue Helicopter and the Starlight Foundation. 

The Social Club threw up the latest challenge to RNAC in February 2005 when a meeting declared that it could not continue. This was the 5th time of Social Club difficulty in the clubs' history. The RNAC board decided to sponsor the continuance of the social club and in future have the majority of the Social Club Board comprised of RNAC flying Members.

With evidence of stagnation of general aviation flying in the last decade and growth in ultra-light and experimental categories has prompted research of available aircraft. Despite poor results in recent years we provide unrivalled quality of facilities, training, and aircraft fit for purpose in our region.

The strong history of achievements continues as this historic flying training organization moves towards its 80th year in 2008. The challenge will be to investigate and implement new attractions to meet the demands of further growth expansion.  New generation recreational aircraft are currently under consideration.

The primary purpose of the Club was being to provide flying training facilities for the residents of the district the Board are currently seeking some means of securing new services for members.  Future growth will demand sensible returns from the Club's considerable property holding to enhance membership privileges.

The recent purchase of a Texan Ultralight and the welcome opening of facilities to the Newcastle Microlight Club and to skydiving operations point to a very bright future for the Royal Newcastle Aero Club.