Flying in Singapore

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Flying in Singapore

There are certain criteria to be met in order to apply for and gain a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) in Singapore and Malaysia.

• The Republic of Singapore Flying Club website has comprehensive information on learning to fly: Click here

Learning to Fly

Step 1: apply for a Student Pilot Licence (SPL). This is available to a person from the age of 16. Application should be made to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). A medical certificate from a medical examiner authorised by the CAAS is required.

• For a list of authorised medical examiners: Click here (PDF)
• Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
  At: Airworthiness & Flight Operations Division, Level 4 Unit No. 046-025 Terminal 2, Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore 918141
  Tel: 65412482
  Website

Once a person has an SPL, flight and ground training can begin in preparation for a Singapore Restricted PPL. A Full PPL is only obtainable if a person completes the Pilot Navigation Training which is available in Malaysia (but not in Singapore).

To get a Singapore Restricted PPL a person must:

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Hold a valid medical certificate and an SPL
• Have a minimum of 43 hours flying time, consisting of a minimum 10 hours solo (3 hours of which must be cross country). Of the 33 hours remaining a minimum of 20 hours must be dual control (four hours of which must be instrument instruction)
• Complete the course syllabus
• Pass the following written exams within six months from the date of the first attempt:
• Air law
• Navigation & Meteorology
• Radio Theory
• General
• Radio Practical
• Pass a final flight test

The Singapore Restricted PPL can be converted to a Full PPL on successful completion of the Pilot Navigation Training

Conversion to a UK licence CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) or American licence FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) or an Australian licence usually requires the successful completion of an air law test.

Flying Clubs

The Republic Of Singapore Flying Club

The Singapore Flying Club was established in April 1928 and is based in Seletar. It is one of the oldest flying clubs in this part of the world.

The club currently operates two aircraft, A TB-9 Tampico and a TB-200 Tobago. It also has a FRASCA 103 simulator.

Some clubs, such as The British Club, have a flying section which offer a special rate for joining the Singapore Flying Club.

• Singapore Flying Club
  At: Building 140 - B, Piccadilly, Seletar Airbase, East Camp, Singapore 797754
  Tel: 6481 0200
  Website

Johor Flying Club

Johor Flying Club is a short distance from Singapore, on the mainland, and will take about an hour to reach, depending on the immigration queues.

The flying school has access to greater airspace and flying zones are less restrictive than Singapore.

At weekends there is a daily coach service from Singapore to Senai Airport. It leaves Newton Circus at 10:30 and returns at 19:00.

• Johor Flying Club
  At: Cargo Complex, Senai Airport, Johor, West Malaysia
  Tel: (60) 7 599 1255
  Website