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The Angeles City Flying Club is the premier Ultralight specific flying club in the Philippines. It is a non-profit, non-stock corporation certified by the Philippine Air Transportation Office (ATO). Its outstanding facility, aircraft, and international membership make it like none other in the world. The club offers Sport Pilot Training, ultralight rental, with large hangar and maintenance facilities. The club has been in operation since 1993 and has the most experienced pilots and maintenance personnel on ultralight type aircraft in Asia. The facility boasts 3, 2500 sq ft hangars, a club house with administration office, training room, canteen, and a swimming pool with nipa huts to shield you from the sun. This is all in a clean country atmosphere.
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Yes. We offer a “Trial Introductory Flight” (TIF) of 15-20 minute duration that allows you to fly with an instructor and see if you would like to take the next step; join the club and take the lessons and learn to fly yourself. The current price of the TIF is P2200 (about $42 USD). Longer flights are available at P6600 (about $128 USD).
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Yes you can. As a member of the club you can rent any of the ultralights that are club operated at the “solo” rate.
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MEMBER AIRCRAFT HIRE RATES
ALL PRICES QUOTED ARE IN PESOS AND IS WET HIRE (INC. GAS)
| TYPE |
SOLO PER HOUR |
DUAL PER HR (TRAINING FLIGHTS)
INCLUDES INSTRUCTOR FEES |
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| QUICKSILVER MXL II Sport (Primary Trainer) |
P2,350.00 +P200hr DF |
P3, 200.00 +P200hr DF |
| DRIFTER w 503 engine |
P2,500.00 +P200hr DF |
P3,300.00 +P200hr DF |
| RANS S-12, CGS Hawk |
P2,650.00 +P200hr DF |
P3,500.00 +P200hr DF |
| GT-400 (SINGLE SEAT) |
P1,800.00 +P200hr DF |
(DF = Dedicated Fund) |
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The dedicated fund was established by the members to be used as sort of a self-insurance fund solely dedicated to be used for the repair of aircraft that are damaged and the damage costs are not recoverable. Insurance of any type is not available here in the Philippines for uncertified aircraft. We did get a quote of $8000 USD per aircraft a few years ago, this was far too expensive.
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The full course is 30 hours, of which a minimum that time must be 10 hours dual and 10 hours student solo. The average student solos in about 15 hours. This varies depending on the natural ability and frequency of training of the individual. In a dedicated flight training program, flying an average of 2 hours a day it would take about 8 days to first solo and 16 days to get the Sport Pilot Certificate. We are open 6 days a week (closed on Wednesdays) and depending on weather conditions (usually great) one could solo in less then 10 days and complete the course in less then 3 weeks. There is no maximum time limit to complete the course, those with limited time can fly whenever they can, naturally it takes longer but you will not be released until the instructor is sure of your abilities.
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The Philippine Air Transportation Office will not issue a license for any uncertified aircraft. You could take the full private Pilots course and get a PPL or if you take our course you will receive a club issued Sport Pilots Certificate that shows that you have passed all of our training and certification requirements. This certificate is not recognized anywhere but here.
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If you have a license you will need to bring it with you (or a copy) along with your medical. After joining the club you will fly with a staff instructor and he will determine what your training requirements will be as well as brief you on local procedures and regulations. The normal transition time is 2 - 5 hours depending on the experience and competency level.
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We do have a restricted primary airspace around our airfield of almost 300 sg. km. locally known as Charlie 1. We can also use Charlie’s 2-4 and can fly outside these areas with a pre-approved waiver from Air Transportation Office.
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Currently here in the Philippines they will not count your time in an uncertified (ultralight) aircraft. Each country’s rules are different.
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Just come to the club, fill out the membership application pay the fee, buy the training manual and you will be on the way to earning your Sport Pilots License. You will fly your first lesson the same day.
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For those that have a current medical from any recognized government Aviation Authority i.e. FAA, CAA etc. Others will have to get a physical examination prior to solo. Our medical can be given by any licensed physician, is good for 2 years and is based on the Philippine 3rd class requirements.
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Membership is currently P3500 (about $68 USD), annual dues are also P3500. Just fill in the application form, pay the fee and you’re a member.
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Comfortable clothes that protect you from the sun, we have those that fly in shorts and use a strong sun block. Full foot covering is best. Flying in an open cockpit aircraft is similar to riding a motorcycle so a good pair of sunglasses is also required. We supply a helmet.
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Mornings are generally the best time to fly, the air is smoother and as it gets hot the chance for thunderstorms increase.
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We use THE ULTRALIGHT PILOT’S FLIGHT TRAINING MANUAL by CURTIS HUGHES. It’s an excellent training manual that is based on the Quicksilver MXL II Sport and is also used by the United States Ultralight Assoc. The manual sells for P1900. We supply everything else you will need.
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We conduct the ground school in conjunction with the flying and the training manual is set-up to be done that way.
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Absolutely! There are many hotels in close-by Angeles City for you to stay at. We have a sister company; The Woodland Park Hotel and Resort (www.woodland.ph) that is located in Dau Mabalacat. We do have 2 apartments at the airfield most prefer to stay in Angeles as there are no restaurants or other entertainment close by the airfield.
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Woodland Airpark, the home of the Flying Club is located in a rural area and occupies about 8.2 hectares. The amenities below are all part of the facility:
- 450 meter, registered grass runway (08/26) Total length counting overruns 700 meters, basically in an east/west direction
- 2,500 sq meter, 3 bay hangar
- 8 club operated and 14 privately owned aircraft
- Full service maintenance facility for Rotax engines and ultralight type aircraft
- Licensed and qualified mechanics
- Emergency generator
MEMBERS FACILITIES INCLUDE:
- Canteen and view deck
- Pilot's training room
- Swimming pool with Nipa Huts for shade and relaxation
- 2 on-site apartments
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Unfortunately no, we do not have landline phone service available to our remote area and this is required by the bank before a credit card can be used. We do accept Philippine Pesos and can also handle most foreign currencies at slightly below the open market rate.
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Whether you want to import in a kit or an assembled uncertified aircraft the requirements are the same. Unfortunately some of the requirements seem to change from one time to the next. It’s best to use a shipping or forwarding company. An import certificate isn’t required, customs is 3% of the original value of the aircraft (they look it up on the internet) and then currently there is also a 12% VAT on the overall value and shipping costs and customs duties. I’m afraid there always seems to be some headaches involved in getting the shipment actually released. That’s why it’s always best to use a shipping company and let them deal with the “officials”. |
