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How do I join the Youth Flying Club in Singapore?

By Sarah Smith

Pre-requisites

  1. Singapore Citizen.
  2. At least 16 years old.
  3. Students in JC, Poly or IP/IB schools who are age 16.
  4. Freshmen preferred.
  5. Healthy and no major illnesses.
  6. Height – 1.62m to 1.90m and not obese.
  7. Eyesight requirements. Short-sighted – below 500 deg each eye. Astigmatism – below 200 deg each eye. Not colour blind.

Is Youth Flying Club free?

Established since 1971, SYFC offers free flying training to Singaporean students in JC or Polytechnics.

How do I get a CPL in Singapore?

The cheapest way to get your CPL in Singapore is through the SIA Ab Initio Cadet Pilot programme. Through this programme, SIA will take you in as a trainee with zero flying experience, put you through a training programme to help you attain your Commercial Pilot Licence.

How do I get a pilot license in Singapore?

You must also pass the basic knowledge examinations and flight test administered by CAAS and meet all regulatory licensing requirements….Applying for a Private Pilot Licence

  1. be at least 17 years old;
  2. be able to read, write and communicate in English at a working level; and.
  3. meet at least Class 2 medical requirements.

How do I apply to be a pilot?

Here are the steps you take to become a pilot:

  1. Research Pilot Schools.
  2. Take an Introductory Training Flight.
  3. Apply for FAA Medical Certificate.
  4. Apply for FAA Student Pilot Certificate.
  5. Start Flight Training Lessons.
  6. Pass Private Pilot Knowledge Test.
  7. Pass Private Pilot Practical Exam.

What is the cost of pilot course?

Read In:

Entrance ExamNDA Exam
LicenseCommercial Pilot License (CPL)
Salary2 Lakhs to 5 Lakhs
Fees of Pilot Training Courses15 Lakhs to 20 Lakhs
Types of PilotsAirline Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Fighter Pilot, Charter Pilot

How much does it cost to get a pilot license in Singapore?

At just SGD$35,000 ; obtain your CAAS PPL now!…FAA PPL Recurrent.

MembershipEnterance FeeSubscription Fee per Mth
OrdinaryS$2,000S$160
AssociateNILS$100

How much does it cost to join a flight club?

Each flying club has its own way of making the dollars and cents work, but here’s how my club does it: New members pay a one-time, nonrefundable fee of $250, plus a deposit, refundable upon resignation from the club, of $1,500. Each month, members pay $70 for the dues.

How can I become a pilot in Singapore?

Things to know about Becoming an RSAF pilot

  1. One must be a Singapore Permanent Resident or a Singapore Citizen with age 18 years or above.
  2. The aspirant should possess complete GCE ‘A’ Level Certification/IB Certificate or a Diploma with passes in Physical Science, Mathematics and English at GCE ‘O’ Level.

Can I be a pilot without a degree?

Before learning to fly light aircraft, many people ask this whether you need a degree. Technically, the answer is straightforward. You do not need to have a degree in order to be a pilot, and many pilots the world over have never even set foot in a college or university.