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Old 24th Apr 2013, 05:21
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Introductory Flight Lesson

Hi everyone,

I really want to be a pilot and have been aspiring this dream for a long time, since I was 7 when I first sat in a mirage2000.

Cathay Pacific has recently shortlisted my application and invited me for an interview for their cadet pilot program. I really want to get an introductory trial lesson before going into the interview and am also concerned if they ask me,
What have you been doing so far about your passion?

My BIGGEST problem is that the Hong Kong Aviation Club has suspended all their 'TRIAL INTRODUCTORY FLIGHT FOR FIXED WING'.
http://www.aviationclub.hk/trial_int...ry_flight.html

I have tried considering other options such as Maccau General Aviation club, but they have also shut down as well.
Hong Kong Macau General Aviation Co Ltd.

My friends have told me to look places such as China, Phillipeans, Taiwan and Thailand.

Can someone please recommend me some good aviation clubs for introductory Trial Lessons near Hong Kong that are not too pricey.

Thanks a lot
Varun
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Some links to get you started:

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Oh, come on, give the guy a break. He's new, young and just asking a simple question....
Someone must be able to give the guy some info? Maybe Manila or perhaps Thailand?
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you can try thailand.. nice and cheap... call them.

there is thai flying club can offer you a 30min flt with 30min briefing about flying etc for 900HKD..

Google is like a genie.... ask it properly it will answer...

this one CX should try.. nice and cheap for it cadets..

Thai General Aviation Technology
Course: A private pilot ground training course with 94 hours of lessons covering everything from basic knowledge to navigation and flying cross-country, plus 10 hours using a flight simulator.
Price: B32,000 = 8700HKD... bargain..
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Angelese City Flying Club..Flips..ultra lights as well and as cheap as chips!!
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Found some good clubs

Hi Everyone, I found clubs from another post on fragrant harbour
http://www.pprune.org/fragrant-harbo...school-hk.html

1. Omni Aviation: Premiere Flight Training Facility in the Philippines ? Omni Aviation
2. Angeles City Flying Club - ultralight and LSA aviation in the Philippines: Angeles City Flying Club- An Ultralight Flying Club and Pilot School
3. THAI FLYING CLUB: THAI FLYING CLUB -- General Aviation and Sport Flying in Thailand -- AOPA Thailand -- www.thaiflyingclub.com
4. aeroclub operating at CLK
5. Flight Experience Hong Kong - Flight Simulator in Hong Kong.
6. Zhuhai, China: Ö麣°¢²¨ÂÞ·ÉÐоãÀÖ²¿

Please let me know if you guys are aware of any other good clubs near HK.
Thanks!
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Cheers for the help.

Thanks Pucka, Yes I've looked into it and seems very cheap, but only ultra light aircrafts. My friend and really want to try out a Cessna, but if everything fails we'll go here.
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Hi jetjockey696,
Thanks a lot, this seems like a great option too. So far I'm considering either this one or Angelese City Flying Club.
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and wind in face and hair... real flying... cheap flt to Clark..
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not quite what you asked for, but there is a B737 simulator in Megabox Kowloon:

Flight Experience | Flight Experience
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Hi, I'd just like to share my research on OMNI Aviation Flying School in Clark, Philippines. Basically found out that the introductory flight lesson on a C152 costs around 8000 PHP (1500 HKD). They said it would last up to an hour.

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