PHUKET FLYING CLUB - General Aviation in Thailand

PHUKET FLYING CLUB

COME JOIN US
If you have ever dreamed of flying in a tropical paradise, then this is the place. The Phuket Flying Club is located at PHUKET AIRPARK in Thailand. We have a club aircraft for instruction or introduction flights. You are welcome to visit us and join our flying club. The cost is 6,000 Baht per year and you will receive your PFC membership card by post.

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LOCATION
The Phuket Flying Club is located on the East side of Phuket Island. The airpark is a residence development project pioneered by Khun Suchard Raksangob. The Phuket Flying Club is under the leadership of Captain Watana Thinphanga (33 year senior pilot with Thai Airways). If you would like to book a flight or join our Ultralight Flying School, please send an email or call our office -- 076 529543. Map to Airfield.

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MAINTENANCE

We have our own mechanic at Phuket Flying Club. Khun "Than" (Kittisak Kongsano) has his Type 2 DCA aircraft maintenance engineering license. He spent 5 years at the Utaphao Navy base working on the Navy Seahawk helicopters (under Nawa Toe Piya). At the same time, he used to work for Mum Term at Klang Airport on his Skyfox and Flightstar aircraft, so he has a wide range of experience. Now Khun Than is working for Thai Aviation Service in Songkhla on their fleet of helicopters for offshore oil rigs. He works in Songkla for 20 days, then is at Phuket Airpark for 10 days. With his DCA license, he is able to perform Annual inspections on Thai registered aircraft. If you need maintenance on your HS aircraft, please make sure you have your logbooks for the aircraft (airframe, engine, prop) and your Service Manual and your Parts Manual. Please email Khun Than to book your maintenance -- kongsano@hotmail.com -- Tel: 0861516246. Khun Than's passion is flying his radio controlled helicopter, and he is good.

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CLUB AIRCRAFT
Our club Zenair CH701 is 6,000 Baht per hour (wet rate with instructor). The minimum flight time is 1 hour. We have Captain Watana and Captain Suchard checked out to give lessons in this plane.
LEARN TO FLY
To join the Ultralight Flying School, you will have to be a member of Phuket Flying Club and the cost is 6,000 Baht per year. The minimum flight requirement is 15 hours instruction and 3 hours solo. More details on the Flying School Page.
BASING AIRCRAFT IN PHUKET AIRPARK
If you want to base your aircraft at Phuket Airpark, you will have to read the Guidelines for Phuket Airpark -- www.phuketairpark.com

LOCAL HOTELS

Bangtao Tropical Residence - Offers an "Aviator Club Rate" 2,500-4,500 Baht if you are a visitor or member of Phuket Flying Club. Ask for Michael - www.bangtaotropicalresidence.com.

LINKS

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Current Phuket Weather Check METAR (VTSP) Check TAF (VTSP)	Join Phuket Flying Club PFC Membership Form PFC SPL Form PFC Release Form	Ultralight Flying School Online Groundschool Zenair Checklist Aircraft for Sale

NEWS
12-13 Apr 2011 -- SONGKRAN PATONG AIRSHOW
PFC Secretary, Khun Suchard, and PFC President, Captain Watana, invite all aviators from Thailand and Malaysia to fly into Phuket Airpark for the Patong Aerobatic show to open the Songkran Festivals in Phuket on behalf of the Governor of Phuket. All aircraft will fly in formation over Patong followed by Khun Les Vorosmarthy Extra 300 airshow over Patong. For more details -- EMAIL PHUKET FLYING CLUB

15 Jan 2011 -- PHUKET ANDAMAN FLYIN
Don't miss this event. If you have an airplane or not. All are welcome. Aircraft will fly in from Malaysia and from all over Thailand to visit Phuket. Airplane rides. Learn about flying. Watch the Miss Phuket Bikini competition. You can camp in your tent for free on the airfield, or bungalows and rooms are available (300B and 800B per night). The cost of the BBQ is 500B per head, or bring your own steaks and cook them for free. Beverages and ice cream will be available at the airpark. Phuket Flying Club President Captain Watana will be on hand and he will be the senior Judge for the Miss Phuket Bikini 2011 Competition. Winners will receive a prize award and a free bikini from BikiniBanana. More information on www.phuketairpark.com.

27 Nov 2010 -- VISITORS FROM PHUKET ATC WILL VISIT PHUKET AIRPARK
Capatain Watana has invited members of Phuket ATC to visit Phuket Airpark for a Buffet Lunch. We have a very good relation with Phuket ATC and we are honored that the will come to visit us. We will have a safety discussion together and have a simulated air traffic control for young controllers on 122.3 Mhz. If you are interested in joining us, please send and email or call the club.

Nov 2010 -- PFC WORKING WITH TEI
Phuket Flying Club now has a desk and board with information about Thailand Environment Institute -- www.tei.or.th. The club philosophy is to give back to Thailand and to assist TEI with environmental and ecological projects when possible. PFC members are currently assisting with Environmental Route Survey Flights to photograph environmental areas near Phuket and to monitor changes. Observations are recorded in a book in the club.

Nov 2010 -- 6 PROPERTIES SOLD
Exciting news that Khun Suchard reports 6 properties have already been sold at Phuket Airpark.

Oct 2010 -- RUNWAY EXTENSION
Now the runway is being extended to 800 meters. This is the 500 meter runway with a 300 meter overrun area.

Oct 2010 -- SKYDIVING COMING
Suchard reports that Dropzone Thailand (under AOC of Thai Flying Service) will be setting up a 12,000' dropzone on the airfield for operation by Caravans and expects to be up and running by Dec 2010. Let's wait and see...

Nov 2010 -- LEARN TO FLY
Phuket Flying Club has a flying school if you want to learn to fly. Anyone is welcome to join to club and begin their instruction - Start Now

PHUKET AIRPARK IN 2010

INFORMATION

GPS 08*01.0' N x 098*24.3' E Road Map Pilot Airport Information