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THAI FLYING CLUB
Bangpra Airport
Sri Racha
20210
Thailand
Tel / Fax: 66+38-777348
Mobile: 66+81-9962957
Email: info@thaiflyingclub.com
Web: www.thaiflyingclub.com

SAFETY ITEMS
TFC Flying Regulations
Bang Phra Traffic Pattern  Practice Areas
Print AirGuide (Frequencies & Info)
DCA AIS (online)
Bangkok ATC reporting points
Bangkok Rain Radar (check rain activity)
Flying in Southeast Asia (GA status)
Learn your V speeds

 FLIGHT TRAINING

CLUB NEWS
Things-to-do in Bang Phra
Charn's Google Map to the club
Old TFC News Archive
Ultralight Flying School
Aircraft for Sale
Flying Friends around the world
History of Thai Flying Club
TFC aviation Gallery (Free Aviiation Pictures)

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AOPA THAILAND NEWS // Come and fly in Bang Phra -- 30 min introduction flight on weekends (2,950 Baht) -- PPL course takes 60 hours, includes Ground School and costs approximately 350,000 Baht // To book a flight CALL -- 086 834 2636 -- WORAWOOT HOTLINE.
AOPA & TFC NEWS

FUNERAL CEREMONY FOR ADJAN KRISDA -- The TFC is very sad to report that our dear friend and former President of the club, Adjan Krisda, has passed away. Adjan Krisda was very instrumental in the pioneering development of the club in the early days and he will be missed. His funeral ceremony is being held at Wat Benjamobpit, Sala 100 year, starting at 7pm on 14 January 2010. Present on the first evening were Khun Chuan (former Prime Minister) and Khun Suthep (Vice Prime Minister). The ceremony continues until 25th January with the Buddhist ritual lasting for 100 days. If you have any questions, please email Khun Worawoot -- manager@thaiflyingclub.com

NEW AIRPORTS NEAR BANGKOK -- We have confirmed positions of two near airports near Bangkok -- Klong 15 in Nakhorn Nayok and Ongkarak. These are two different airports, but they are very close to each other. Exercise caution and proper pre-flight briefing.

10 Jan 2010 -- TIGER BREAKS INTO TFC OFFICE -- BREAKING NEWS -- Last night a Tiger fell through the ceiling of the TFC office in pursuit of a cat. Now we know who has been eating all the cats at TFC. The Tiger proceeded to ransack the office and devour several portions of TFC T-shirts throughout the night. TFC Manager Worawoot said, "this was not a normal situation." TFC Secretary Damri said, "This is the Year of the Tiger, so we feel honored to have had such a visit." All TFC staff have been put on full alert to protect all cats from the Tiger in the future, because the cats have done a marvelous job of keeping the mice in check at the TFC. TFC Manager Worawoot has announced that, in light of recent events, all TFC members will receive one FREE partially eaten T-Shirt to celebrate the YEAR OF THE TIGER at TFC. Please ask Worawoot for your free Tiger Signed T-shirt on your next visit to TFC.

KHUN VUTICHAI NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THAI DCA -- Khun Vutichai has been the new Director General of the Thai DCA since October 2009, and there have been so many positive changes to General Aviation in Thailand that everyone is very happy. This positive step in the right direction is a great boost to investor confidence in Thailand, to students coming to learn aviation in Thailand, to the promotion of aviation industry and aviation jobs in Thailand, and to high-income tourists visits in Thailand. One of the new positive changes in the DCA has been that now any aircraft can have as many pilots as the owner wants. Previously, you could only have one pilot "married" on one aircraft (with one spare). So it was impossible for people to keep their planes safe by having them flown often, and it was very hard for pilots to keep safe by being current. It was also not possible for young pilots to build time by flying with experienced pilots, because if they touched the controls, they would be flying illegally. Thanks to Khun Vutichai, this has all changed and now Thailand General Aviation can move forward again. Congratulations Khun Vutichai and thank you. You still have to submit some forms to the DCA with the names and information on the additional pilots, but now there is no limit. We will put the forms up here soon with specific information on how to add names to your plane.

8-10 Jan 2010 -- OSHTAK SUCCESS IN UDON THANI -- Oshtak 2010 in Udon Thani was a great success. There were over 60 airplanes with great aviation pioneers Khun Vutichai, the Director General of the Thai DCA, and General Pracha who hosted the event and Khun Porntep from Udon mastertech who sponsored the fuel and hotels. The Royal Thai Army flew up a Black Hawk and Apache helicopter and there was a Royal Thai Airforce Alpha Jet low pass along with a Royal Rainmaking Kaset Formation Flight. Everyone was extremely pleased with the turnout, especially the 5,000 children who were thrilled on National Children's Day. Thank you very much to everyone for making this year a tremendous Oshtak Event. View previous Oshtak event. Any questions -- sunnysportflying@yahoo.com

26-28 Feb 2010 -- PHUKET FLYIN AT PHUKET AIRPARK -- Khun Suchard has announced that there will be a Phuket Flyin at Phuket Airpark this February 26-28. Phuket Flying Club President Captain Watana will be the guest of honor and he will be flying the club Zenair for an airshow performance at Phuket Airpark. Khun Suchard now reports that the grass is growing on the runway and the club is looking fantastic. Phuket Airpark is the first airpark in Phuket and in Southern Thailand and it has been extremely popular for aviation enthusiasts. Come and join the fun in Phuket. Bring your tent or stay in the bungalows on the airfield. Everyone is welcome -- www.phuketflying.com

09 Jan 2010 -- ENTHUSIASTIC AVIATOR ED HEADING SOUTH FOR DUGONG SURVEY -- One of Thailand's most enthusiastic aviators is heading South to assist with Thailand's Dugong Survey. The survey will last for 2 weeks, and it will be conducted from the airports of Trang, Krabi, and Hat Yai. This is a very good example of how General Aviation and the Government Wildlife Department can work together for the benefit of wildlife conservation. We wish Ed luck with the flying and will update you on the progress.

Jan 2010 -- CHIANGMAI FLYING CLUB NOW CLOSED -- The distinguished Chiangmai Flying Club closed in August 2009. All of the Chiangmai club aircraft have been sold and the office is closed. The club is still registered, but there is very little activity. The club used to operate out of Lampoon airstrip South of Chiangmai.

Jan 2010 -- KLONG 15 IN NAKHON NAYOK NOW OPEN -- Khun Tao now reports that his new airport at Klong 15 - Nakhon Nayok in Bangkok (near Ongkarak Airport) is now open. These two airports are very close to each other, so be aware of the proximity of other aircraft. If you have any more information on radio frequencies, etc, please advise us, so we can update the webpages. Thanks Mac for all your research. Thanks Khun Tao for making a great airport.

Jan 2010 -- 1/2 SHARE IN C206 HS-AZZ FOR SALE 3 MILLION BAHT -- There is a C206 at Thai Flying Club which has a half share for sale now for 3 million Baht. The other owner is club Secretary Khun Damri who is a very enthusiastic aviator and owner of Mooney, Beechcraft, and Grumman. Anyone interested in buying the share of the C206 and being a partner with Khun Damri, please email the club -- info@thaiflyingclub.com

Jan 2010 --  KHUN PEE BUILDING 5 NEW HANGARS IN BANG PHRA -- Khun Pee, the president of Thai Flying Club, is now building 5 new hangars at his end of the runway. These will be closed hangars with a storeroom and toilet. They start construction in Jan or Feb 2010. There is one left. If you are interested, email info@thaiflyingclub.com

Apr 2010 -- CHIANGMAI LANNA AIRPARK IN BANTHI WILL RESURFACE RUNWAY AND EXTEND TO 660 METERS -- Khun Robert has reported that Ban Thi will be resurfacing their runway with tarmac in April. They have excellent news to report that they have now sold 2 plots at the Chiangmai Lanna Airpark, they have 3 plots in negotiation, and there are 8 plots still available. The Lanna Airpark is one of 4 AIRPARKS now in Thailand including Best Ocean (Bangkok), Pattaya Airpark, and Phuket Airpark. For more information, contact Khun Robert -- www.thai-airpark.com

12-13 Feb 2010 -- AOPA CONFERENCE IN PHILIPPINES -- IAOPA will be conducing a General Aviation Conference in the Philippines. This will be during the Philippines Balloon Festival and we will update with more details when able.

Jan 2010 -- SKYDANCE HELICOPTERS IS UP AND RUNNING -- Thailand is finally allowing Helicopter Charters and tours. The company Skydance is marketing tours for Advanced Aviation with a EC135 based in Bangkok and a EC130 based in Phuket. They sell the price per seat for Tours, and some tours are as low as 4,900 Baht per seat. Shuttles and Charters are also available. For more information, visit -- www.skydance.aero

PAINT YOUR AIRCRAFT AT TFC -- Khun Damri has been overseeing some of the most beautiful paintjobs we have seen of aircraft in Thailand. He has recently christened the most recent "fire engine red" Grumman fresh out of the TFC paintshop. This extremely fine paintwork has been performed by a student of Damri's friend Kruu Chetpa from Tammasart. The cost of repainting your plane is running around 30,000 Baht. For more information on repainting your plane at TFC -- email Worawoot -- info@thaiflyingclub.com

Jan 2010 -- TIGER MOTH FLYING AT NOK -- Apparently, the Tiger Moth at Nok Airport in Chiangmai is up in the air. This is only a rumor, but if we receive any confirmations or photos, we will let you know. Yin Dee.

28 Nov 2009 -- TFC MEMBER JACKY WINS KINGS CUP ULTRALIGHT COMPETITION AT KLONG 15 -- All of Thai Flying Club was celebrating for the stunning victory of their fellow member Khun Jacky who brought home the King's Cup Trophy for Ultralight competition that was held at Ongkarak Airfield at Klong 15 in November 2009. Here is pictured Khun Jacky with TFC Super Manager Worawoot. Now TFC is gearing up to send an airwing delegation to the OSHTAK airshow in Udon early next year from 8-10 Jan 2010.

22-24 Jan 2010 -- KHON KAEN FLY-IN -- Fun trip to Khon Kaen organized by SFAT.

09 Aug 2009 -- KHUN PRACHA PROMNOK STOPS BY TFC TO KEEP CURRENT -- TFC member Khun Pracha stopped by TFC with his brother to do some flying and stay current. We saw some very good landings from his brother who has a CPL from Hua Hin and now works for Aerothai. Khun Pracha was enchanted by the idea of becoming a "Nak Bin Luk Tung," so we hope we will be seeing more of him again soon.

KOH KUD UPDATE -- If you want to land in Koh Kud, you will have to stay in Evason Resort. The cost is about US$1,500 per night (estimate)

CATC UPDATE - Khun Sonny reports that CATC now has over 100 students, including foreign students from USA and Singapore. This means that the previous regulation that foreigners could not learn at CATC must now have been revised. Congratulations to CATC for your great success with teaching students to fly.

NEW OBSTACLE AT PATTAYA AIRPARK RUNWAY 10 - If you are landing on Runway 10 at Pattaya Airpark, be advised that there is now an obstacle at the Dolphin show which is on final for 10. If you have a picture of this, please send us. Thank you.

TFC MEMBER TONY FLYING TO VIETNAM - The first private tourist flight into Vietnam by a Cessna 180 was in October 2001, and now TFC member Tony is planning to fly his Commander into Hanoi. We will keep you updated about this exciting trip.

Jan 2010 -- BEST OCEAN PROGRESS - Best Ocean Airpark now has 2 new Virus Aircraft. The Hangars are in process and will be finished in the end of February. The Showroom is in progress and will be ready in the end of February. They are in the process of setting up a club. Congratulations on your great progress.

BEST OCEAN'S FIRST FLY-IN-BREAKFAST WAS A GREAT SUCCESS -- On 23 August, 7 aircraft from Bang Phra, Pattaya Airpark, and Don Muang flew into Best Ocean Airpark for Breakfast. The group of 7 aircraft were greeted by DCA Deputy Director Khun Vutichai and Best Ocean Owner Khun Sittichai and an armada of golf carts and staff from Best Ocean Airpark and Golf club. Everyone was very impressed with the quality of the new airstrip. TFC member Khun Pracha was the last to land and he sprung into action after a quick brunch to hit the golf course. Khun Sonny then took Khun Sittichai's son, Golf, up for some touch and go's and the 7 aircraft returned. Amidst the intrepid pioneering aviators were Shmirmaxie and Khun Rolf on the cusp of 1000 hours, Commander Worawoot freshly soloed on a solo cross-country adventure, Khun Suchard all the way from Phuket, Commander Tony and Dave "you're damn right," trip idea originator Alonso Fernando, Khun "Thai Cessna" Dana, and special appearance from Khun Nawaporn and AJ. If you have any questions about Best Ocean, you can call Khun Sukanya on Best Ocean Airpark.

Khun Vutichai from the Thai DCA comes to welcome the 7 aircraft that flew into Best Ocean Airpark.

EXTRA 300 AEROBATIC INSTRUCTION -- NAKHON PHANOM -- Nakhon Phanom University's Extra 300 is now available for Aerobatics Instruction in Nakhon Phanom. You cannot just walk in and fly this plane. The school will be putting together a series of ground briefings to prepare individuals who wish to fly the Extra 300. NPU will charge 20,000 Baht per hour for instruction in the Extra 300. For more information -- Email Khun Choo and Kruu Kaew.

BANGKOK RAIN RADAR ACTIVE -- Thanks Paul for the link to the active Rain Radar to show updated precipitation activity around Bangkok and Rayong and Central Thaialnd. An excellent link to click before you go flying -- http://www2.tmd.go.th/radar/dmg120Loop.html

ESSENTIAL REPORTING POINT INFORMATION -- the latest on how to report around Bangkok ATC safely

AVIATION FIRE EXTINGUISHERS -- We have found a good source for aviation fire extinguishers using NAF-P-III. This is a non-CFC material for use on Solid, Liquid and Electrical fires. They also have Halon extinguishers available -- www.imperial.co.th/English/Product/NAFP3.html

click to enlarge -- Paul's AirGuide to ThailandPILOT AIR GUIDE -- Khun Paul has been working very hard to compile an updated air guide to airstrips and frequencies in Thailand. Please have a look and send your updates and suggestions to Paul -- paul@aero-siam.com -- available for sale at TFC or just print your self for free -- PRINT AIRGUIDE (Airport Frequencies & Information)

OLD TFC NEWS ARCHIVE

FLYING CLUB INFORMATION
Bush Pilot groundhandling

SAWADEE KAP
Welcome to the webpage for the THAI FLYING CLUB. We are committed to the development and promotion of general aviation in the Kingdom of Thailand. If you are interested in learning to fly, or if you would like to learn more about sport flying during your visit to Thailand, then please contact us. 
 

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Click to view MODERN MAP of ThailandHOW TO FIND US
The Thai Flying Club is located at Bang Phra Airfield (VTBT) about 3 Kilometers East of the small village of Bang Phra. We are about a 1 1/2 hour drive Southeast of Bangkok or a 30 minute drive North of Pattaya. If you are coming from Bangkok Airport (Don Muang), you can take the AIRPORT BUS (#A3) to Ekkamai Bus Station (or you can take the BTS "Skytrain" from any station to Ekkamai). There are buses leaving from Ekkamai Bus Station (in Bangkok) every 30 minutes that can drop you off in Bang Phra at the 7-eleven shop on their way to Sri Racha or Pattaya. From there, you can take a "tuk-tuk" (taxi) to "Snambin Bang Phra" (Bang Phra Airport). The airport is located on the agricultural campus of the "Kasetsart Rajamangala" (Rajamangala Agricultural College) and you enter through the campus and drive across the runway with caution. It is important to note that there are two airports located in Bang Phra - Thai Flying Club at BangPhra Airport (for light aircraft) and Chonburi Flying Club near the highway (for radio-controlled and ultralight aircraft). Print both maps below to help you, because finding the airport is not easy.
Local Map of Bang Phra / Another Map of Bang Phra / Charn's Google Map to the club
Taxi from Bangkok to the Flying Club.
Taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Flying Club or to Pattaya.
Rent a used car for 800 Baht per day
Order ONC VFR Navigation Maps
Print Thailand Radio Frequencies // Print new AIR GUIDE (revised Aug2008)
click here to see DETAILED MAP of BANG PHRAHOURS OF OPERATION
The Thai Flying Club is open seven days a week. Monday thru Friday: 08:30-17:00 hrs. Saturday and Sunday: 08:00-18:00 hrs. These hours are "local time" (Thailand local time is GMT + 7hours). A detailed road map shows directions how to find the club if you are traveling by road from Bangkok or Pattaya. Bang Phra is about 8 Kilometers North of Sri Racha on Sukhumvit Road. Please note that you can use Sukhumvit Road or the Motorway to reach the club. There are several Golf Courses near the club. The club can be opened on holidays for landing and departing aircraft (cost 1,000 Baht fee for standby mechanic).
TFC Pilot Shop
CONVERSION RATE
The US$ to Thai Baht conversion rate is approximately US$ 1 = somewhere between 30 to 40 Thai Baht.
Check current exchange rate for Thai Baht. We accept credit card or cash payments or wire transfer. The club currently has approximately 600 members and 40 aircraft.
Photo by Khun Oh - Dec 2008

BANG PHRA AIRFIELD
Identifier: VTBT
Location: 13*14'N x 100*57.5'E
Elevation: 90 Feet
Runway heading: 05/23
Runway length: 900 Meters
Runway surface: Asphalt
Tower Frequency: 122.3 Mhz
Telephone: 038 777348 and 01 9962957
Pattern Altitude: 800' MSL with left hand circuit. This picture is taken after departing from Runway 23. (caution: high-tension electric wires run parallel to the railway tracks; use VASI when landing Runway 05).
Google Map of Bang Phra
Bang Phra Airfield Information
Check out Runway 05 "VASI" (visual approach slope indicator)

Khun Kitty - "Chief ATC" and also ATC at Suvarnabhumi Bangkok AirportREPORTING POINTS
The Following are "Reporting Points" around Bangkok used by Bangkok ATC for VFR aircraft.
The points are in relation to BKK DVOR (117.7 frequency).
HIN KONG - below 3500' -- Radial 028* / 34.8 DME
BANGNUM PREAW - below 1000' -- Radial 097* / 26.4 DME
BANG PAKONG - below 1500' -- Radial 137* / 34.3 DME
KOH SICHANG - below 4500' -- Radial 167* / 45 DME
SAMUT SAKORN (SIERRA POINT) - below 4500' -- Radial 221* / 27.5 DME
LAMBUA LUANG -- Radial 314* / 23.5 DME
AYUTTAYA - below 2,500' -- Radial 356* / 28.3 DME
Click to enlargeAIRPORT DIAGRAM
The Bang Phra airfield has a mountain on one end of the runway and high-tension wires on the other (click diagram to enlarge). The airfield is very safe once you have been checked out by one of our instructors. Bang Phra is in a beautiful location - surrounded by white beaches along the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, several international standard golf courses, a fresh water reservoir with a bird sanctuary, and several National Parks for viewing wildlife in Thailand. There is very good hotel accommodation available at the Bang Phra Golf Club (a 2 minute drive from the airport) and at the Natural Hill Golf Club for approximately 1,000 - 2,000 Baht per night. Cheaper accommodation is also available in Sri Racha and Pattaya (600 Baht per night) and the club has its own "Turn & Slip Inn" guesthouse (100 - 200 Baht per night).
Click here to view a list of local hotels near Thai Flying Club.
Taxi from Bangkok to Thai Flying Club.
Taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Thai Flying Club.
Hire a motorcycle in Bang Phra.
Rent a used car for 800 Baht per day
Khun Damri is the new Secretary General at the club LOCAL FLYING
There are many local Aircraft and Ultralight airstrips in the Chonburi area. This area is under U-Tapao Approach control, so General Aviation has been allowed to actively grow. The procedure is to fly with your transponder on and maintain radio contact with U-Tapao Approach on VHF frequency 119.7.
- Print a MAP of Local Airstrips (A4-size Map to use while flying locally).
- View a LARGE detailed MAP of Local Airstrips (to study the area).
- Caution
Flying Hazard near Jomtien Beach (Cable Car and Tower 900')
Photo by Khun Oh - Dec 2008

OUR AIRCRAFT FLEET
The Thai Flying Club has the following aircraft available for hire. The approximate "wet rate" hourly charge (not including instructor) is listed after each aircraft. These aircraft are owned by the club or by club members. The availability of these aircraft depends on their maintenance schedules and the owner's requirements. To determine the current flying status and availability of these aircraft, please contact the club. There is AVGAS available at the club for approximately 40 Baht per liter.

TFC Articles of Association

The Bushpilot Clubhouse in Bang PhraAIRCRAFT PRICES -- UPDATED Jun 2008
- Cessna 150 (100 H.P.) - 4,150 B/hr*
- Cessna 172 (150 H.P.) - 4,750 B/hr*
- Piper Cherokee PA-28-140 (150 H.P.) - 3,900 B/hr*
- Instructor - 700 B/hr

*Note - add 1,000 Baht/hr for non-members. Attention - these hire rates are approximate and may change without notice, so please contact the club first for confirmation.

Email the club to reserve an aircraft.
The Bushpilot Clubhouse.
The "Turn-and-Slip Inn"
Captain Taned in the Takatan.MEMBERSHIP
Life Member: 50,000 Baht initial + 2,000 Baht per year. Annual Member: 10,000 Baht per year. You have full voting rights after one year as an Annual Member. Annual Members can become Life Members on their sixth year of membership if they 1. have been an Annual Member for 5 consecutive years, 2. own a share in an aircraft, 3. are in good-standing, 4. pay the annual fee and the life per annum fee on the sixth year (thereafter Life Member fees are only 2,000 Baht per year). Please contact the Flying Club office if you have any questions. This picture shows the Robinson R22 helicopter on a flight to Dokkrai.

Form to join the Thai Flying Club.
Wiring money to Thai Flying Club
 

FLIGHT TRAINING

OUR INSTRUCTORS
The Thai Flying Club instructors have been professionally trained and are all highly experienced with more than 3,500 hours instruction each. They speak English and have a very high concern for flying safety. During the weekend, the instructor's fee is approximately 700 Baht per hour. During the week, the instructor's minimum fee is approximately 1,500 Baht (for up to two hours) then the normal 700 Baht per hour after that. Prior arrangements must be made with the club to fly with instructors during the week. If you are new to Thailand, please come and visit us to find out more information. We are very busy on the weekends, so please be patient or try to contact us sometime during the week.

Aviation Medical Examiner (FAA Medical in Asia)
FAA Mechanics & Contacts in Thailand
FAA flight instructors in Thailand
HELICOPTER INSTRUCTION
Currently, there is no helicopter instruction available in Thailand. However, there is helicopter instruction available in Malaysia.
Khun Saree with student pilot Angela and flying instructors Kruu Speedy and Kruu Piya from The and Royal Thai NavyGROUND SCHOOL & FLIGHT INSTRUCTION
The Thai Flying Club offers PPL (private pilot) flying courses. To date, the club has trained and certified many Thai and Foreign students. The club can also help you apply to validate your foreign pilots license for flying in Thailand. The flying course can be completed between 40 and 60 flight hours (the more frequently you fly the better) and the total cost of learning to fly is about 350,000 Baht (click to view details). To obtain your Thai PPL, you must complete an aviation medical examination, an approved aviation ground school and log 40 flight hours before you take the DCA written exams (given once every 3 months). The ground school in Bang Phra is very affordable. We need a minimum of 6 students to start the Groundschool. You can join anytime, and it is a lot of fun. A prospective student must first submit documents for the SPL (5,000 Baht) and then join the club (10,000 Baht) and then pass the Medical Exam. The DCA has overhauled the SPL system, so now you can obtain an SPL in 2-3 weeks. CONGRATULATIONS to Thailand for this great improvement (it used to take 7 months for foreigners to obtain a SPL). Students can only begin to log hours in their logbook after they have received their SPL. If you think you want to learn to fly, then begin this process immediately, so that you can start flying as soon as your SPL is ready. The club charges an hourly rental rate for the airplane (rates vary with type of plane) and the club charges an hourly fee for instructors (see plane and instructor rates). A prospective student may solo with consent of the instructor (usually after 12-20 hours, depending on frequency of flying) after he has his SPL.
30 minute "INTRODUCTION FLIGHT" - 3,000 Baht weekends (during week is 4,200 Baht). Learn more about Ground School in Bang Phra --  CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ONLINE
Nick & Gaye with the WilgaDOCUMENTS
The Private Pilot (PPL) course. You should bring the following documents to the Flying Club:
- Copy of Passport or ID card (write "certified true copy" and sign it yourself)
- Work Permit or permanent address
- (4) 1"x1" photos
- Membership Application Form 
- Student Pilot License Application Form
Validating your foreign pilots license to fly in Thailand. You will need to do the following:
- Join the Thai Flying Club (10,000 Baht Annual Membership fee)
-
Validate foreign pilot's license Form
- Documents - Passport, Pilot logbook, Medical, Photos ("certified true copy" & signed).
- The Club will write a letter to the DOA for validation.
- Pay 1,000 Baht fee The procedure takes about 2 weeks.
- Procedure for validating your foreign pilot's license
- OFFICIAL PAGE of DCA documents

AIRPORTS IN THAILAND

There are many airstrips to explore all over Thailand. Below is a list of links to different airstrips. Many of these airfields are within 1.5 hour flight time from Bang Phra and are good fields for cross-country flights. Some of them are STOL (short take off & landing) strips which require special aircraft and techniques.
Ayutthaya (North of Bangkok)
Bang Chong (North of Hua Hin)
Bang Phra (IAOPA)  

Bangkok (Don Muang)
Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi)
Ban Dung airport (Udon province) new
Ban Mae La Na - 19*35.5'x98*13.5' closed
Ban Mai  
Ban Mi (Saraburi)

Ban Thi (Chiang Mai)
Ban Tin Tok closed
Best Ocean Airpark (Bangkok) new -
just opened
Bonanza (Chokchai Farm, Khao Yai) new
Buddha Mountain (Pattaya 250m) closed
Buriram (East)

Buriram Deepai  
Buriram Club new
Chaiyaphum (East)

Chanthaburi (near Trat)
Chao Mai (near Trang) new
Chateaux de Loei
Chiang Kham (North)
Chiang Khong (far North) 
Chiang Klang (North)

Chiang Mai International (North)
Chiang Rai (Northwest)
Chiang Rai Military
Chiang Sen (North) closed
Chumporn (West)
Dan Mu Sae Wa - 20*05'x99*29' closed

Dokkrai (East of Pattaya)
Eastern (Pattaya)
Hat Yai (South)
Hinzon (Prachinburi)
Hua Hin (Southwest of Bangkok)
Kamphaeng Saen Military (West)

Kanchanaburi Military (West)  
Khon Kaen (Northeast)
Khun Yuam (East)

Khorat Military (Airforce)
Khorat Military (Army)
Khorat Civilian
Kaeng Krajang (Hua Hin) new
Klang (Rayong)
Klang Dong (Khao Yai)

Klong 4 (Bangkok)
Klong 15 (Nakhon Nayok) new
Koh Chang new

Koh Kud (Mai Si) new
Koh Samui (private)
Koktoom (Lopburi) new

Krabi (Southern Thailand)
Lampoon (Chiang Mai)
Loei (North)
Loeng Nok Tha (35nm SSW of Mukdahan) - 16*10'x104*40' closed

Lom Sak (near Petchaboon)
Lopburi (Koke Krathiem Air Force)

Lopburi (Sa Pran Nak)
Lopburi (Pawal)

Mae Hong Song (Northwest)
Mae Sariang  (North)
Mae Sot (Northwest)
Muktahan (East)   closed
Nakhon Nayok (Klong 15 Bangkok) new

Nakhon Phanom (Northeast)
Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat Civil)
Nakorn Sawan (Central)
Nakhon Si Thammarat (South)
Nam Phong (North)
Nam Phung Dam (North)

Nan (North)
Nang Rong (near Buriram)
Narathiwat (South)
Nok (Chiang Mai)
Nong Kai (North)
Ongkarak (Bangkok) new

Pai (Northwest)
Pantong Airpark (Chonburi) closed
Pattani (South)
Pattaya Airpark
Petchaboon (Central)
Phitsanoluk (Central)
Phrae (North)
Phu Kiew (20km from Chumpae)
Phuket (Southern Thailand)
Phuket Airpark new
Phumipol Dam (North of Tak)
Potaram (Ratchburi) ?
Prachinburi Army (East of Bangkok)
Prachuap Khiri Khan Military (Hua Hin)
Pranburi Airpark (South of Hua Hin) ?

Ranong (Southwest)
Ratchaburi-2 (West of Bangkok) ?

River Kwai (West)
Rob Muang (near Roi Et)
Roi Et (East Thailand)

Sakon Nakhon (Northeast)
Sakon Nakhon Old closed
Sakhon Nakhon (Sawang-Dandin)

Sangklaburi (very near Burma)  
Saraburi (West of Klang Dong)
Saraburi Aeropark (Tango)
Satun (South)
Sawan-Dandin
Sisaket  
Songkhla (South)

Sri Racha (North of Pattaya)
Sukhothai (private)
Surat Thani (Southern Thailand)

Surin (East Thailand)
Tak (Northwest Thailand)
Takhli Military
Tantawan (Saraburi)
Tharyung (petburi) closed
Thoeng (North)
Thung Song (South)
Tiger (Pattaya) new

Trang (South)
Trat Bangkok Airways
Trat Military (near Cambodia)

Trat Forestry Police Airstrip new
Udon Mastertech new
Ubon Ratchatani (East)
Udon Thani (North)
U-Taphao (Rayong)
U-Tong (Suphanburi)
Umphang (TeeLorSu Waterfall)
Uttaradit (North)
Wattana Nakhorn (East)
Wha-En Airport (Prachinburi)
Yala (South)
List of 26 DOA airports in Thailand

Other Airstrips Source
Hebels Airstrip Info & Maps
Ban Bung (East of Bang Phra)
Ban Liam airfield (5 km west of Udon)
Ban Mi (UPGRADED)
Bang Sumphan (Petchaboon)
Chiang Mai Sky Adventure new
Chonburi Flying Club (Bang Phra) closed

Chumpae new
Doi Saket - Tango (Chiang Mai)
Grand Garden (Kanchanaburi) closed
Kamol Farm (Khao Yai) closed
Kho Jan (Chonburi)  

Minburi
MJ (near Lamphun, Chiangmai)
Nakhon Luang (Suphanburi)
Nonthaburi (West of Bangkok)

Sakorn Nakorn Flying Club (near Laos)
Sky Adventure Club (Chiang Mai)
Ta Yang (North of Hua Hin) closed

Recent updates: Aug 2009
yellow indicates items needed

TO ADD AN AIRSTRIP -- EMAIL TOM

Always Check with DCA and refer to Thai AIP to confirm Airport Status and Details.

The Wilga at River Kwai airstrip in Kanchanaburi (click if you want to Fly the Wilga)

MAINTENANCE

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
The Thai Flying Club has qualified aviation mechanics on hand at the club. All of the maintenance activities at the club are supervised and adhere to the strict aviation safety standards of the Thai Department of Civil Aviation. If you have any questions you can call email -- manager@thaiflyingclub.com -- Khun Worawoot speaks English very well. Maintenance fees are approximately 600 Baht / hr. Pictured here is Khun Damri -- the new Secretary General at Thai Flying Club -- and he has been working hard with Khun Phu and the manager to overhaul the maintenance and keep it in top form.

OWNERSHIP

AIRCRAFT OWNERS
You can base your aircraft at Thai Flying Club for 7,000 Baht per month (full service pre-flight, post-flight inspections, and two-weekly ground runup checks included). The club now also has an Experimental Aircraft Wing (for faster ultralights and light experimental aircraft). These planes can be kept at the club for 4,000 Baht per month. You must be a Life Member to base your aircraft at the club. If you fly your plane more than 20 hours a year, you receive a one month rebate. If you fly your plane more than 40 hours a year, you receive a two month rebate. If you fly your plane more than 60 hours a year, you receive a 3 month rebate. If you pay the parking fee on year in advance you will receive an additional one month rebate. If you have any questions, please call or Email the Club.

WEATHER

The weather in Thailand is warm, tropical and very pleasant for flying. If you would like to see the current satellite image of the cloud cover in Thailand, please click the following. There are many links, because sometimes some don't work: Satellite Images of Asia  Satellite Photo  WEATHER.COM  ICAO METAR (4-letter Airport ID)  Metar in SE Asia  Singapore Satellite Wx (240nm radius) Thailand RAIN RADAR (excellent update of rain activity)  Current weather in Thailand (or anywhere)  Short rainy season: Mid-March to Early April. It is hot and humid in April. Heavy Thunderstorms in May. Long rainy season: August through October. Rain stops in October and the wind direction changes direction to favor Runway 05 (17oct2004) (17nov2005) with warm dry wind. December is dry with a lot of smoke from fires. Cool winter nights cause fog in the valleys of Northern Thailand.

CURRENT WEATHER IN CHONBURI

Click for Chonburi, Thailand Forecast

 

OTHER INFORMATION

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The Thai Flying Club has good relations with many flying clubs throughout the region and has conducted several joint flying excursions with some of these clubs.

Thai Aviation History
Tango Squadron
Young Eagles Training Center (Bangkok)
Civil Aviation Training Center (Hua Hin)
Bangkok Aviation Center (Bangkok)

Nakhon Phanom Training Center
604 Flying Squadron (Bangkok)
Chiangmai Flying Club
Nok Flying Club
Phuket Flying Club
Pattaya Flying Club
Cambodia Flying Club
Hong Kong Aviation Club
Malaysia DOA  Johor Flying Club  Royal Selangor Flying Club (updated)
Singapore Youth Flying Club  Singapore Flying Club
Fliers Philippines Philippines Flying Omni Aviation (Clark)
Buleleng North Bali Club
Dubai Flying Club

MAPS

Print Thailand Radio Frequencies
ONC Aviation map chart
Order ONC VFR Navigation Maps
Chonburi Local Airstrips (A4 size)
Chonburi Local Airstrips (large size)
Phang Nga Bay (near Phuket)
Koh Phuket aviation map (Thailand)
Golf Course Locator map (Bang Phra)
Bang Phra road map (to find the club)
Bangkok street map (Thailand)
Koh Sichang road map (Thailand)
Koh Samet road map (Thailand)
Google Map (Bang Phra)
Phnom Penh street map (Cambodia)
Siem Reap street map (Cambodia)
Sihanoukville street map (Cambodia)
Hanoi street map (Vietnam)
Laos map // Large Mac Laos Map
Ayutthaya Temples map

OFFICIAL

How General Aviation can Help Thailand
Thailand Air Navigation Regulations
Thai Ultralight Regulations (in English)
Flight Clearance Application (Foreign Aircraft)
TFC "invitation letter" for foreign aircraft
Foreign Aircraft Experiences flying in Thailand
IAOPA welcome letter to Thai Flying Club
IAOPA advice on development of General Aviation
IAOPA " Crew Card" available at Thai Flying Club

Restricted Flying Areas - Please Do Not Enter!
DCA Aerial Photography Policy

DCA documents to Import aircraft into Thailand
DCA General Aviation Statistics 2002
Email DCA Licensing (Saengchai)
Email DCA Airworthiness Inspector (Sumpun)
Email DCA Flight Ops Inspector (Ithipol)
Email DCA Control Division (Flight Clearances)

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT PROCEDURES

List of Thai Flying Club "Flying Friends" for flying information in other countries
SINGAPORE Flying Adventure into Luang Prabang, LAOS (17-21 Feb 2003)
General Aviation in Laos  in Cambodia  in Vietnam  in Burma  in Nepal
Flight Clearance Application for Foreign Aircraft to fly to Thailand
Flight Clearance for Thai Aircraft to leave Thailand (PIC name must be on 5 year permit)
TFC "invitation letter" for foreign aircraft to land in Bang Phra
Print "General Declaration" Form   IAOPA " Crew Card" available at Thai Flying Club
International Flight Information Manual (USA aircraft)
Procedure to fly to Burma  Procedure to fly to Singapore  Procedure to fly to Cambodia  Procedure to fly to Vietnam
Procedure to fly to Malaysia  Malaysia Airports  Procedure to fly to Laos  Laos Contact  Procedure to fly to China

MAINTENANCE & TECHNICAL

Aircraft Radio & Avionics Repair Station in Thailand
Aircraft Parts from USA (Summit Aviation)
Rotax Parts from USA (Steven Styles)
Halon Fire Extinguisher in Thailand (order/refill)
Sunshields (protect aircraft from sun)
Snap-on Tools in Thailand

ACF-50 (stop aircraft corrosion)
Shipping Aircraft Parts to Thailand (Customs Procedure)
AVGAS locations in Thailand
AEROSHELL Oil in Thailand

Landing & Parking Fees in Thailand
Aircraft Ferry Pilot (export documentation)
Socata parts in Thailand

AVIATION & MISCELLANEOUS

McMurdo Fastfind Plus 406 GPS --- rescue ANYWHERE
Helicopter Training School (New Zealand)
Learn to fly Helicopters in Malaysia
Helicopter Charter in Thailand (Si-Chang)
Charter Helicopter in Thailand (BK117)
Building your own Airstrip in Thailand
Sport Flying Association - Ultralights & Paramotors
Paragliding in Pattaya
Skydiving in Pattaya
Skydiving in Thailand
Building a small aircraft hangar in Thailand
Fly to Teelorsu Waterfall in Umphang
Air Ambulance for Southeast Asia
Charter Super Kingair in Thailand
Charter Cessna Caravan in Thailand
Horse Riding - Horseshoe Point (Pattaya)
Horse Polo in Thailand
Nut Powder Black Dog Polo
King's Cup Elephant Polo in Northern Thailand
European JAA PPL License in USA (one month)
FAA Private Pilot License in USA (one month)
Latest FAA Airworthiness Directives
International Flight Information Manual
Thai Aviation History Webpage
Many Aviation Links Webpage
Ultralight Flying in Pattaya
Park Hotel in Pattaya (600 Baht/night)

Haircut in Bang Phra (50 Baht)
Hire an elephant in Bang Phra
IAOPA NEWS - Malaysia IAOPA active again!

FUG BIN FREE - 2004
FUG BIN FREE 2548
"OSHTAK" - TFC Winter Tour 2003
Cambodia Flying Adventure - January 2004
OSHDOK 2005 pictures
Learn To Fly - an Introduction
Learn about Thai Fruit
Airplane Restaurant in Bangkok
Aircraft Radio & Avionics Repair (SriRacha)
Aircraft Radio & Avionics Repair Station in Thailand
Indonesia Fly-in 20-23 June 2004
Indonesia Flying Information
Bangkok Ultralight Flight Academy 02-8719380
Malaysian Eagle-150B visits Thai Flying Club
Moblie Campers and RVs in Thailand
Learn to fly the "WILGA" (tail-dragger)

Dynon All-in-One Instrument for Experimental Aircraft
Thaicessna - Cessna aircraft dealer
Thai General Aviation Statistics 2003
Determining "Abort Point" on Take-Off
Advanced Flight Procedures and Principles
Thailand Sport Aviation Magazine
Photo of Thailand's General Aviation Enthusiasts
Mosquito Hammock "underwing camping"
How To Become An Old Pilot
Round-The-World Flights
Aviation Ground School in Thailand
Thai Airboats

Military Jeeps in Thailand
Are you Left or Right-brain oriented?
Wings Over Asia (aviation webpage)
Miss Siam Flight to China
Checklist for PLZ-104 "Wilga"
Checklist for ZENAIR CH-701
Checklist for KITFOX
Checklist for O-1 "BirdDog"
New Eagle Checklist (by Piya)
Be Here Now!
"Flight to Down Under"
World Flight coming to Thailand
Another World Flight
TFC member starting flying club in Afghanistan

Hot Air Balloons
Pan & David Restaurant (Island of Ko Sichang)

Microleve Corsario - Amphibious Ultralight
Shipping and Ferrying Aircraft (from USA)
Thai Ultralight Regulations (in English)
Ultralight 3rd Party Liability Insurance available
Flying Humor!
Seaplanes in Phuket
Print "General Declaration" Form
604 Squadron at Don Muang Airport in Bangkok
Thai Flight Simulator Team
Order genuine ROTAX PARTS direct from USA
PANA Aircraft Insurance (Singapore)
AIRCRAFT INSURANCE (quote direct from a Lloyds Broker)
The Royal & Ancient Order of Bush Pilots
Cambodia Flying Club
New skydiving school in Thailand
Aviaclub Nepal is making progress
How to import an aircraft into Thailand
Willem Niemeijer, MD, Khiri Travel. Tel: 029686828
Hire Porama Lapa boat in Phuket

Rent a used car for 800 Baht per day

TOURISM

For more general information about Thailand -- Basic Information on Thailand -- Tourism Authority of Thailand

THANK YOU... Kap Kun Kap

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