Email Thai Flying Club -- info@thaiflyingclub.com
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 News from the club
Ultralight Flying School
Aircraft for Sale
Flying Friends around the world
History of Thai Flying Club
TFC aviation Gallery

  CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ONLINE

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

Dedicated to "Learning the Rules - so we can "Follow the Rules"

03 Jul 2009 -- AD HOSTS FRIDAY DINNER AT EASTERN -- Khun Ad is having a Pattaya Flying Club party at Eastern Airport. 7pm.

3-5 Jul 2009 -- SFAT UBON FLYIN -- Khun Niwat called to invite us to the candle ceremony in Ubon Ratchatani. Program: Fly in Friday 3, Fly past down the river to drop flowers Sat 4, Return Sun -- More information contact SFAT

7-9 Jul 2009 -- ASIAN AEROSPACE SHENYANG CONGRESS IN CHINA -- Participate in the next growth spurt of China’s civil aviation industry -- www.aashenyangcongress.com

9-13 Jul 2009 -- XSTOL VISIT TO S.E.ASIA -- The New Zealand P-750 XSTOL aircraft will make a flying visit up to Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos should anyone be interested in having a look at the aircraft. The schedule will be:
Thursday, 9th July pm – arrived Ho Chi Minh City
Friday, 10th July pm – arrive Phnom Penh
Saturday, 11th July pm – arrive Siem Reap
Sunday, 12th pm – arrive Vientiane
Monday, 13th pm – depart Vientiane for Singapore and Jakarta.
I have attached some information about the XSTOL aircraft to this email including an article from this months Asian Aviation magazine and further information can be found on our website at www.xstol.com  The P-750 XSTOL has proven itself to be an exceptional aircraft especially in the role of providing “regional connectivity” where it is used for providing air services into remote strips where it can carry out loads that other aircraft can’t match. This is occurring in PNG, Indonesia, Africa and now in Nepal. Please have a look at the video clips on our website for demonstration of the aircraft in operation. For more information, Contact Todd:
DDI: +64 7 843 0882
Ph: +64 7 843 6144
Fax: +64 7 843 6134
Web: www.aerospace.co.nz

18-19 Jul 2009 -- SAREX 2009 AT SONGKLA -- This years SAREX sponsored by the DCA and the Military will be in Sangkla

24-26 Jul 2009 -- THAI DCA CIVIL AVIATION EXHIBITION 2009 AT DON MUANG -- The Thai DCA is hosting a Civil Aviation Exhibition at Don Muang in July. Thai Flying Club aircraft are flying in on 23 June before 4pm. Landing and Parking fees are free. If you wish to fly in, then email TFC to join. The events are as follows -- http://www.aviation.go.th/Safety/civil-aviation-exhibition.htm
23 Jul
 - aircraft fly in before 4pm.
24 Jul DCA SEMINAR
- 11am - Direction of Flight Industry
- 1-4pm - Being a Pilot and Angel
25 Jul
- 9am - Policy of Free Sky
- 9:30am - Flight Safety (Khun Sampan)
- 10:45 - Legal Division (Khun Somchai)
- 1-4pm - How to make a safe flight (Capt Pisut)
26 Jul
- 9am - Aerodesign (Dr. Nattaporn)
- 10:30 - UAV Tech (Dr. Nattaporn)
- 1-4pm - Future of Sport Aviation in Thailand !!!!!
These seminars are Presentation with Question and Answers at the end. They will be in Thai language.

26 Jul 2009 -- GA SEMINAR -- Enthusiastic Airman Ed has indicated there will be a GA seminar for pilots in Thailand to coordinate and communicate with the Thai DCA about changes and updates relevant to aviation safety. For more information, email Ed -- eduardo@flying-ed.com

NO MORE LANDING FEES AT SRIRACHA AIRPORT -- TFC Manager Worawoot has announced that TFC President Khun Pee and Khun Nophorn of Sriracha Airport have had a discussion and agreed to waive the landing fees at Sriracha Airport for all TFC members. Previously all aircraft that landed were required to pay a 100 Baht landing fee. This is a great step forward for General Aviation in Thailand and we want to thank Khun Nophorn and Khun Pee for this great initiative.

EXOTIC DESTINATION -- KHAO KHEOW ESTATE BOUTIQUE SAFARI -- Thailand has its first Luxury Tented Camps Resort. The Estate - deep in the jungle at Khao Kheow - has beautiful air-conditioned tents in a very beautiful setting. If you are looking for an "adventure" near Bang Phra, then this is the place to go. Off season rates are 1,800 Baht. There is a beautiful tented restaurant. Worth a visit -- www.estateresort.com

WATER CONTAMINATION IN FUEL -- Khun Paul recently reminded us about the dangers of water contamination in your fuel when refueling. Water in your fuel tank is extremely dangerous and it usually causes engine failure right after take off on the climb out -- the most dangerous stage of flight. This is a good time to remind people about Mr Funnel -- www.mrfunnel.com -- and this is one way to prevent water contamination. Remember: Complacency kills.

AIRSTRIP UPDATE -- We conducted a visual inspection of Koh Chang and Trat Military airstrips recently and have good news to report the excellent condition of these airstrps. We will put new photos up shortly.

23-25 Oct 2009 -- FAI KINGS CUP COMPETITION -- KLONG 15 AIRPORT "SAWAPA" (ONKARAT DISTRICT) -- Khun Virayudth Didyasarin has announced that Tango Squadron will organize King's Cup Ultralight and Microlight competition at Klong 15 Airport (OnKarat) on 23 October. The King's Cup competition will be for UL (Medium and Low Power) and for Microlight (one class). These will be the two events. Aviators are welcome to attend. If you have questions, you can call Tango Squadron Tel: 025345012/13 or 025238725. More information on Tango Squadron -- Khun Tang recently visited Pattaya Airpark to drop off the application forms for the King Trophy for UL competition on Oct. 24th at Onkarak Airfield. The event organized by The Royal Aeronautic Sports Association of Thailand (RASAT). Plan to Fly-in on the 23rd and out on the 25th. More information -- Email FAI

TFC STUDENT STATUS (MAY'09) -- Thai Flying Club now has seven students currently training. JACKIE and IVAN have both recently completed their first solo. OLIVER and ANAEK are in their pre-solo check phase and should be soloing very soon. NIWAT, ADAM and ANDREAS are in training and progressing rapidly. We also have new students MOHAMMED from Kuwait and KOJU from Japan who have successfully passed their Medical exam and are ready to begin the next Ground School Course. THE PROCESS TO JOIN THE GROUND SCHOOL -- 1. Come to the club and find out how to register for the Medical Exam. 2. After you pass the Medical Exam, you can join the club. 3. When we have 6 students who have passed the medical, we will start the next Ground School (we have 2 now; need 4 more). Any questions, Email the club manager -- manager@thaiflyingclub.com -- and visit our TFC Flying School Page

JOIN THE NEXT GROUNDSCHOOL CLASS -- TFC is now putting together a list of students for the next groundschool. We need 6 students to start. Our first student has arrived at TFC and signed up. If you are interested in joining -- info@thaiflyingclub.com -- and here is a list of the students so far: Greg White whitegw@gmail.com tel: 0818909460 // Samuel Desmier samuel.desmier@gmail.com 0899671629 // Shan Wang wangshan.mail@gmail.com from beijing in sing +65 98261610 // Peter Read peter@pattayatoday.net tel: 0806442511. // John Carter JDCarter@montpeliergroup.com // Alan (guy who called Worawoot) // Dominique Perregaux (based in Hong Kong and wants to join) //

23 May 2009 -- TFC MANAGER WORAWOOT FIRST SOLO -- Club Manager Worawoot has been flying for almost two years, but this past Saturday, he finally went solo. The TFC manager must be the most qualified student pilot in the world, because he has been flying with everyone all over Thailand. Now that the club aircraft are getting on line, he was able to finish the job.

FAA BFR WITH TREVOR DAVENPORT -- Captain Trevor Davenport is a FAA CFI, CFII, MEI, LMT with certification to teach Aviation English. He is based in Bangkok and is available to assist with FAA BFR currency if needed -- tjdsa@yahoo.com

14 May 2009 -- NEWS FLASH -- HS-PIA C150 NOW READY TO FLY AT TFC -- Club Manager Worawoot has gleefully informed us that HS-PIA is now under TFC registration and available for members to use. Another C150 to the fleet.

4 May 2009 -- GENERAL AVIATION HELPS WITH POLICE SEARCH -- On 04 May 2009, Bamrung called the Eastern Flying Club after there was a Gold Shop robbery, grenade explosion and M16 shooting in Jomtien. The thieves made off with 1/2 million Baht in gold. Officer Nipop (from Tunong Pleu Station) arrived with one other officer at Eastern Airport at 11:15AM. General Aviation pilots Alistair Stewart and Paul Keohane volunteered their time and aircraft and flew 1 hour each from Route 36 to Rayong and back and then to Plek Dang in search of a gold Vigo Truck and black Fortuna vehicle. The police officers were very grateful for the opportunity to search for these vehicles from the air and Eastern was pleased to be able to help the officers with their mission. This is a good example of one of the benefits of General Aviation to society as we saw during the Tsunami as well. Thank you to everyone for their support and promotion of General Aviation in Thailand -- www.iaopa.org

19 Apr 2009 -- VISIT FROM TOP 40 STUDENTS -- Thai Flying Club was very honored to have 40 of the top engineering students in Thailand come to visit the club. These students are building an aircraft in Bangkok, and they were very pleased to receive a tour of the club from Manager Worawoot and to watch an aerobatic display from Kruu Piya and then to have a photograph in front of Khun Charn's Grob motorglider. As soon as we receive the name of the teacher and the school, we will share it with you -- these will be great students to follow and we want to see how their plane turns out too!

IAOPA NEWS FROM KENYA -- The Aero Club of East Africa is a very old and established flying club in Kenya. It is similar to Thai Flying Club in that it is the representative to IAOPA. This is a link to recent General Aviation news from Kenya -- IAOPA KENYA NEWS

SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST AT EASTERN 8-10AM -- Everyone welcome. 150 Baht. Just show up at sunset and have great fun with pilots and delicious food. Jim will be cutting a hole in his fence, so people can move between the clubhouse and the porch.

ROTAX UPDATE FROM PAUL & JIM -- Just to keep everyone informed and address current safety issues concerning Rotax Engines: Rotax has issued a new service instruction about operating fluids for the 912 -- http://www.rotax-owner.com/SI_TB_Info/ServiceInfo/SI-912-016.pdf -- Summary and Jim’s recommendations: FUEL: Gasahol E10 (10%) has been approved for use. However there are two problems. 1. Check with the manufacturer if your fuel system is suitable for gasohol because it may attack certain fuel lines and fibreglass tanks. 2. If the aircraft is not used regularly, water will separate out of the fuel. Jim recommends continuing to use normal 95 fuel. Avgas 100LL is not recommended but can be used. OIL: Mobil 1 SAE 15W-50 full synthetic. Top up with the same oil. The oil should reach at least 100 C once every operational day. COOLANT: Evanscool waterless coolant is recommended. Standard 50% water-glycol can be used but may boil at 120 C. Never mix Evanscool with standard coolant.

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

NEW AIRSTRIP NEAR BUDDHA MOUNTAIN -- We hear that there is a new grass airstrip near the Buddha Mountain near U-Taphao. If you see this, please send us a photo and a name and perhaps some runway and contact information -- info@thaiflyingclub.com

NEW AIRSTRIP IN BURIRAM -- click here. Tel: 044-602466 / 083-7757070. Please check with DCA to make sure this airstrip is licensed and approved. We do not know.

NEW AIRPORT UNDER CONSTRUCTION NEAR BANGKOK -- Khun Sittichai has announced his plans for Best Ocean Airpark near Bangkok -- www.bestoceanairpark.com -- construction of the runway is in progress and should be completed in the end of February. There are plans for a 54-hole golf course. 18 holes are already open.

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)

DCA PPL VALIDATION TEST DATES -- TFC Club Manager Worawoot is informing all TFC members that the DCA is now requiring applicants for foreign license validation to take a Thai Air Law and Human Factors written exam before rendering foreign licenses valid for flight in Thailand -- view the new validation procedure flowchart. If you want to take the test on any other date, the fee is 1,500 Baht. You can check Thai Air Law on www.aviation.go.th/Thailaw/AviationActE.pdf  -- for Human Performance details or any other questions, contact Worawoot -- email Worawoot

OLD TFC NEWS -- Click here to view past 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. 
 

Email Thai Flying Club

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) photo

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

Ban Thi (Chiang Mai)
Ban Tin Tok closed
Best Ocean Airpark (Bangkok) closed

Bonanza (Chokchai Farm, Khao Yai) new
Buddha Mountain (Pattaya 250m) new
Buriram (East)

Buriram Deepai photo
Buriram Club new/runway
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'

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

Khon Kaen (Northeast)
Khun Yuam (East)

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

Klong See (Bangkok)
Klong 16 (Ongkarak, Bangkok) new
Koh Chang new

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

Krabi (Southern Thailand)  
Lampoon (Chiang Mai)
Loei (North)
Loeng Nok Tha - 16*10'x104*40'

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

Lopburi (Sa Pran Nak)
Lopburi (Pawal)

Mae Hong Song (Northwest)
Mae Sariang  (North)
Mae Sot (Northwest)
Muktahan (Lerng Nok Ta) photo
Nakon Nayak (near Bangkok) Under Construction

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

Nam Phung
Dam (North)
Nan (North)
Nang Rong (near Buriram)
Narathiwat (South)
Nok (Chiang Mai)
Nong Kai (North)
Ongkarak (Klong 16, Bangkok) new

Pai (Northwest)
Pantong Airpark (Chonburi)
Pattani (South) photo
Pattaya Airpark
Petchaboon (Central) photo
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) photo
Roi Et (East Thailand) photo

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

Sangklaburi (very near Burma) coord
Saraburi (West of Klang Dong)
Saraburi Aeropark (Tango)
Satun (South)
Sawan-Dandin
Sisaket photo / coord
Songkla (South)

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

Surin (East Thailand)
Tak (Northwest Thailand)
Takhli Military
Tantawan (Saraburi)
Tharyung (petburi) status unknown
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) photo
Wha-En Airport photo
WaEn (SaKaew) Komsan - 013045999
Yala (South) photo
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: Jan 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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