PRIVATE PILOT THAI FLYING SCHOOL -- www.thaiflyingclub.com

PROCEDURE TO GET YOUR THAI PPL
Thank you for your email and welcome to Thai Flying Club. The Total cost of PPL is around 350,000 Baht including membership fee, ground-school course, kits and 60 flight hours plus instructor fee.
The procedure to get Thai Pilot License as follows:
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1. Apply for Thai Flying Club membership
2. Attend the Medical check at Aviation Medicine Centre (At Phumipol Hospital, Bangkok)
3. Apply for Student Pilot License at DCA (Department of Civil Aviation)
4. Attend the ground school at TFC (About 2 months, weekends only)
5. Complete the 60 hours of flying lessons
6. Attend the DCA examination
7. Check flight by DCA instructor
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Normally, We are able to start new class when we have minimum 6 students who pass the Medical check.
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The process to issue the Student Pilot License will take about 2 month. But after you complete ground school and start build up you flight time, it depends on your aviability to come here to fly. To be honest, the whole process may take about 5-6 months
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After you complete your training with us and pass flight test by DCA instructor, you will get Thai Private License which world wide recognize under ICAO standard. However, no matter what license you have. When you fly in other country, you have to make a conversion license base on you original license.
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For example if you have FAA (from USA) and come to fly in Thailand, you need to make a Thai conversion license to fly Thai register aircraft. On the other hand, if you have Thai PPL and go to USA , you also need to make a FAA validation license base on Thai PPL to fly US aircraft. It may sound complicated but this is international rule.
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Anyway, when you return to your country, you may need to pass the local paper test and some check flight in order to transfer Thai PPL into your country PPL.
Best Regards,
Worawoot
Club Manager
June 2009

Aneak

Andy

Niwat

Adam

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.

Oliver

Ivan

THAI FLYING CLUB -- PRIVATE PILOT FLYING SCHOOL
Thai Flying Club offers a 60 hour PPL course for Thai and Foreign students. If you are interested in learning, you can come to Bang Phra and fly on the weekends (after you have completed your ground school training). The Thai Department of Civil Aviation requires students to complete a formal ground school course before taking the DCA exams (given once every 3 months). You need to have 60 flight instruction hours logged before you can sit the written exam (including 10 hours solo and 5 hours x-country). The cost of the Ground school is 27,000 Baht and this includes the following materials -- Flight Bag, Map, Flight Computer, AIP Thailand, Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual -- CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ONLINE

	Kruu Billy (Porntep Bunraksa) -- billy@thaiflyingclub.com -- tel: 0894776371. Kruu Billy is the Chief Instructor at Thai Flying Club. He has been flying in the Royal Thai Navy for 12 years with 1,900 hours in S2F Tracker and the Dornier 228. He was originally trained for helicopter CPL at CATC in the R22 and Hiller E4 for 125 hours. He completed his conversion on the Cessna O-2 (push-pull) and has been instructing for 5 years at U-Taphao Naval Base and in Thai Flying Club. When he retires, he is planning to fly around the world.
	Kruu Piya -- piya.a@chaiyo.com -- tel: 0898980052. Kruu Piya is a Captain in the Royal Thai Navy. He has been flying for 20 years with over 3,800 hours in CT4E, Fan Trainer FT600, Nomad N24A, Fokker F27, CL215, C47, T337 (O-2), B212, Buckeye T2C, A4 Skyhawk, Harrier AV8, Quicksilver, C150, C172, C206, C182, Extra 300L, King Air B200, and Eagle 150B aircraft. He has served as former Commander of Harrier Squadron and former Chief of Staff of Naval Academy Squadron. He has trained in USA and Spain. He is a father of 5 boys. His dream when he was a young boy was to fly. His philosophy is "teaching by heart and life." He loves teaching and is very happy to watch his students solo.
	Kruu Ake (Commander Eakpop Juntroatvong) -- ake@thaiflyingclub.com -- tel: 0852857733. Kruu Ake has been flying in the Royal Thai Navy for 15 years and has 1,650 hours in CT4, PC9, T34, T2C, A4 Skyhawk and Harriers. He has been instructing for 3 years (2 military & 1 civilian). His interest in aviation began as a young boy looking at an aircraft and wondering "how this rock flies?"
	Kruu Speedy (Commander Paiboon Noicharoen) -- speedy@thaiflyingclub.com -- tel: 018440823. Kruu Speedy has 2,600 hours flying in the Royal Thai Navy. He has flown AV-8 Harrier, King Air BE-20, C-150 to C-208, and Quicksilver. He is the TFC Flying Course Director, and he loves teaching people to fly safely. He feels this is the greatest contribution to GA in Thailand. He has flown in USA and different countries in SE Asia.
	Kruu Tarp (Lt Cdr Sathap Pakirana) -- generclass13@yahoo.com -- tel : 0812634467. Kruu Tarp has over 1900 hours in CT4 trainer, PC-9, L-39 Albatross, A-7 Corsair, AV-8 Harrier, T-337, Dornier 228, B737-400 (Nok Air). His inspiration for flying came from the 1992 movie Top Gun. He was interested in the Royal Thai Marines and joined the Royal Thai Navy in 1992. Born in Khon Khaen and father to two daughters, Kruu Tarp loves to teach flying -- "Airspeed is my life," he says.
	Kruu Nok (Capt Nirutti Kumsun) -- nok_rtn@yahoo.com -- tel : 0818372481. Kruu Nok has over 3,000 hours in T-337, CT4A trainer, Fan Trainer FT600, Birddog L-19, U-17, DO-228, S76 helicopter (40 hrs). His father was in the Royal Thai Navy, and he became interested in flying as a young boy. He is now Deputy Director of the Aircraft Rework Facility and loves to teach students to fly.
	Kruu Bubba (Pongtep) -- pongtep_n@hotmail.com -- tel: 0895433797. Kruu Juk (Srianan) -- juk@thaiflyingclub.com -- tel : 0895421998. I have been flying for more than 15 years in various aircrafts such as props , helicopter and jets. Join US !!! your dream of flying will come true.
	Club Manager Worawoot (Worawoot Intase) -- manager@thaiflyingclub.com -- tel: 086-8342636. Khun Worawoot is a very keen pilot who loves to fly the Cessna 150 and Diamond Aircraft. He actively promotes Thai Flying Club and can assist you with any questions about joining the club or validating your foreign pilot license to fly club aircraft in Thailand.

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TFC STUDENT PILOT KIT
1. Flight Bag
2. Map TPC K-9B.
3. E6-B Flight Computer
4. AIP Thailand
5. Jeppesen Private Pilot Manual -- www.jeppesen.com.
OTHER ITEMS YOU WILL NEED
1. TFC Master Curriculum (for PPL)
2. TFC S.O.P. (Standard Operating Procedures)
3. TFC Flight Training Information
4. Radio Frequency Card
5. Pilot Logbook
6. Pen / Pencil (use pencil for writing on maps, so you can erase)
7. Calculator (small one)
8. Notebook (for taking notes during class)
9. The DCA requires students to complete a Human Factors Course (details to be presented in the class).
OPTIONAL ITEMS
1. Classroom locker - for length of your ground school (enquire in the office)
2. Flight Suit - custom color and fit (approximately 1,500 Baht)
3. Each TFC ground school class has started a tradition of designing their own "Class Logo" and making a sewn-on patch. view David & Pak's patch for TFC class Delta-04.
4. Model aircraft - excellent for visualizing landings, maneuvers and traffic pattern procedures (50 Baht)
5. Jeppesen Flight Maneuvers Manual - helpful to visualize flight maneuvers (80 Baht)
6. Aircraft P.O.H. (Pilot's Operating Handbook)
7. Aircraft Checklist
8. Thailand AIP -- Order direct from Thai DCA (approx 1,000 Baht).
TFC GROUNDSCHOOL STUDENT PARTY TO THANK INSTRUCTORS
When students complete their ground school and are ready to begin their flight training, they have the opportunity to organize a party in the Bushpilot Clubhouse to invite their instructors and TFC club members to celebrate and welcome them to the club. It is a fun opportunity to meet new people.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING STUDENT AVIATION MEDICAL AND SPL (STUDENT PILOT LICENSE) IN THAILAND
According to DCA regulations, a student pilot cannot log flight time in their logbook until they have a valid SPL (Student Pilot License). To get a student pilot license, the student must do the following:
1. Join the Thai Flying Club (10,000 baht).
2. Request a letter from the Thai Flying Club, signed by the Thai Flying Club committee member (usually at club only on Sundays) to Bhumipol Hospital (Thai Air Force Hospital, Phaholyothin Road, Bangkok) requesting a medical exam for the student pilot (no other hospital can do this exam).
3. Make appointment with Bhumipol Hospital for the medical exam (physical exam and psychological exam) and bring the letter to the Bhumipol Hospital Aviation Medicine Center. You have to pay a medical exam fee of approximately 2,500 baht. You must call and book this exam in advance (call Major Pongpan 02-5344078 or 02-5342610). Note that the physical exam takes about four hours and the psychological exam takes about three hours, and the tests may be scheduled separately.
4. After the medical exam is finished, ask the Thai Flying Club to call Bhumipol Hospital and request the medical certificate. Note that for one recent student it took two months from the start of the exam until the medical certificate was received.
5. Send the application form for a Student Pilot License along with four 1"x1" photos, copy of passport (ID and house papers if Thai citizen) and work permit or permanent address to the Thai Flying Club.
6. The Thai Flying Club will send the application and medical certificate to the DCA and the Student Pilot License will be issued in about one month.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING YOUR PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE IN THAILAND
1. Join the Thai Flying Club (10,000 Baht).
2. Pass your Medical and Aptitude exams and receive your Medical Certificate (appx 2,500 Baht).
3. Obtain your Student Pilot License from DCA via the flying club (enables you to log time and fly solo).
4. Log a minimum of 40 flight hours including 10 hours solo and two cross-country flights.
5. Complete a DCA approved Thai Flying Club Ground School (24,500 Baht - includes Free Ground School Kit).
6. Submit application to DCA to take the exam (with a letter from the flying club/ground school, because you need 40 flight hours logged before you can sit the written exam) (appx 100 Baht)
7. After passing the DCA exam, you will then take a Flight Test with a DCA examiner.
8. DCA WRITTEN TEST DATES (approximate) - You need to book for the DCA exam one month prior to the exam date.
- February
- May
- August
- November
Note: 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 10-20 hours, depending on frequency of flying) if the student pilot has a valid Thai Department of Aviation (DCA) Student Pilots License.

	Khun Thiraphat has been an earth scientist for Chevron Texaco for the past 5 years. He has his B.S. in Geology and his Masters in Environmental Engineering. For him, learning to fly is fulfilling his dream of the past 20 years. Now, he has finally saved enough money to start his dream. He is very pleased with Bang Phra ground school, because it is convenient to have the ground school and the planes together and only a one and a half hour drive from Bangkok. He is impressed with the ground school, because the teachers are organized and manage the course well. He especially likes that the instructors listen to his questions and does not laugh if his question appears silly. They will always take the time to listen and answer. The instructors also bring their experience to share with students, and the ground school is affordable for common people who want to fulfill their dream.
	Aung runs and owns a small computer software firm in Bangkok called SINAPTIQ. Flying has been his dream since he was very young, and when he was young, he wanted to fly for the Burmese air force. He says you need the passion to learn to fly but also the means. He finally has the chance to realize his dream, and he is pleased with the ground school so far. He especially likes the instructors. He thinks they are enthusiastic, dedicated and sincere. He gets the feeling that they don't teach for money, but for their personal interest and passion for flying. Aung also likes the feel of learning at the airport and he enjoys the drive from Bangkok to Bang Phra.
	Rajan Bakshi is from New Delhi in India. He owns a cable and internet service and is a criminal defense lawyer. He has always wanted to scuba dive with sharks and learn to fly. He made his first dream come true in the Maldives, and now he is enrolled at the TFC ground school to learn to fly. He thinks Bang Phra is a beautiful and there are many places to fly - over the sea, over the khao kheo mountains, over koh sichang island - and he loves being able to learn the ground school and then to fly at the same place. He also loves the relaxed setting which makes learning more enjoyable. Congratulations to Rajan for getting his license in Apr2007.
	Angie Delarosa is from Manila, Philippines. She has lived 2 years in Bangkok and 3 years in Phuket. She has a swimsuit trading company which imports swimsuits into Thailand. She has wanted to get her pilot's license for many years, and her dream is to import a seaplane to fly around Thailand. She already has 12 hours flying in England, and she is very enthusiastic to join the Thai Flying Club ground school.
	David Ma is from Hong Kong and is now working in Vientiane, Laos. He is very interested in learning to fly. He had some questions about learning to fly: 1. I am born in 1951 and now age with 53, is it too late for learning to fly? 2. I am prepare to take flying course 3 days a week. so is the best time for the week day? 3. I am not the residence in Thai, am I still can apply as foreign student? I am planning to visit Thai Flying Club this week upon receipt of your reply. Cheers. David Ma. Contract Facilities Manager. Vientiane - Laos. Mobile: (856-20)5513618. Work Direct line: (856-21)452277. Fax Line: (856-21)415637. Email: malee@laotel.com
	Uchida Hitoshi is from Japan and is working in Bangkok for Trading Company. It has always been his dream to learn to fly, and he found the club by a Japanese book and then the internet. He thinks it is a good opportunity to fly at a good price. Uchida san's favorite kotowaza "YuMayWa KaNaow" (Dreams may come true). Congratulations to Uchida for getting his license in April2007. He is not returning to Japan -- uchida@aicinc.co.jp
	Atchawat Sieangsanan is the assistant manager for Planning at BMW Group Thailand. He is based in Rayong and is planning to join the next ground school. Tel: 018345319. atchawat.sieangsanan@bmw.co.th
	Craig Colby has completed his written exam in USA with 90% and then his checkride. He was flying with Attitude Aviation in USA, and he has been very impressed with the service and quality of instruction. He also spoke with Rich Perkins the owner of Attitude Aviation. He's a retired U.S.A.F. Colonel and flew U-2s out of Beal airforce base. He told him about TFC. Attitudes Training consists of tail wheel, Aerobatics in Pitts, Extra, Decathlon, Grob, Waco and Yak aircraft. Also mountain, emergency recovery procedures etc. Single engine jet is also avail. Multi, IFR, CFI, got it all. www.attitudeaviation.com/services.htm
	Malcolm Harris is signed up for the next ground school in Bang Phra. His motivation to fly goes back a long way... his friends fly in the uk and one is something of an expert competition flyer. He would like to go through twin engine training, learn as much as possible about navigation, and then try for his commercial license. He wants to go one step at a time, and is excited about starting his PPL at Bang Phra. bd_sea@ksc.th.com
	Dr. Wirote Lowanitchai is a Dentist in Hua Hin, and he has wanted to be a pilot since he was very young, because his house was near the airport in Korat when he was growing up. He loves to travel, and he thinks flying will give him a good opportunity to do that. He learned about the Thai Flying Club from the TAT tourist magazine, and he has already signed up for the next ground school. wi.lo@velocall.com Mobile: 09-1525651.
	Arthur Reitsma is from Holland. He works for Kasikorn Bank in Bangkok. He and his wife Claudia came to fly in Bang Phra and now Arthur wants to join the ground school and get his license. arthurandclaudia@hotmail.com Mobile: 06-780998.
	Khun Prim is a flight attendant for Thai Airways. She loves figure skating, and she is very enthusiastic about learning to fly.

http://www.liveatc.net/feedindex.php?type=all This is a link for students to listen to live air traffic controller transmitions. You must have Microsofts "MediaPlayer" or better yet "winamp" installed to listen.. available for free here: www.winamp.com/ Once on the ATC website simply scroll down and select any green "Listen" button. I would recommend "JFK Tower" to begin. I would suggest listening to the three different types of communication channels.
- "Ground" they provide taxi and parking information..also clearance to taxi from parking to the runway at which time ground transfers the pilot to "Tower". The pilot will tune in "Tower" and request take off clearance.
- "Tower" they provide primarily take off and landing clearance and some other info.
- "Approach/Clearance" They are the big boys you always see on TV :-). They monitor all the traffic already in the air around their specific area. For example Bangkok or Utapao would monitor the aircraft flying around the airport/airspace. A pilot enroute from Utapao to Bangkok will contact Bangkok "approach" to request transition into Bangkok airspace and also request a landing. Bangkok approach will approve the request (maybe) and issue instructions for "approaching" the airport and the proper landing pattern to use. These are simply the basics... ;-) there is more but I hope you get the general idea. I have provided this information to the best of my knowlege based on the U.S. system so please keep this in mind. Dont quote me :-) read the book !! :-) Submitted by Craig Colby - Student at TFC and former US Navy Aircraft Radio Technicial. Craigstuff@Hotmail.com