Angeles City Flight Club in Angeles City - Philippines

The Angeles City Flight Club (ACFC) is the oldest flying club in the city. For the last several years, the club has been in operation using ultra light planes. Its members are based from different parts of the world and continue to accept experienced as well as novice pilots.

The Angeles City Flight Club has the distinction of being the only facility in the Philippines that offers full service sport aircraft aviation. ACFC maintains 12 planes and is geared towards helping beginners develop their interest in open-air sport flying.

The Angeles City Flight Club offers introductory as well as complete courses in aviation. Aside from being a flight school, it provides additional activities that make it a worthy venue for vacationing. One can go diving, cycling, hiking, or spend the night out.

Its location in Central Luzon makes it suitable for flying. This region has the largest area of plains in the country. Aside from that, the weather is ideal for flying conditions throughout the year. The ACFC facility is 15 kilometers away from Clark Special Economic Zone.

For those who are interested in learning the basics of flight, the curriculum of the Angeles City Flight Club is based on the official manual of Curtis Hughes and accredited by the United States Ultralight Association, Inc. (USUA), which is a highly-respected organization recognized by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) of the United States. It is one of the top organizations when it comes to sport aviation training.

The complete training course of the Angeles City Flight Club includes a minimum of thirty flying hours, with at least 20 hours of dual and solo flight. Ground school training is incorporated with the actual flight instruction.

However, before one is given the license to fly solo, they should pass a written and physical examination. There is no maximum time to finish the course. Angeles City Flight Club allows their members to finish the course on their own pace.

For general aviation pilots, they would require at least three hours of instruction before undergoing a check ride. They should have their log books, license, and medical certificate.

Depending on the type, the annual membership fee can range from PHP3,000 to PHP12,000. The fee for introductory trial flights is PHP1550.

For accommodations, the fee for renting a standard room is PHP700 a night while a family room will cost PHP900/night.

Plane rentals may likewise vary depending on the type being leased. For the standard ultra light plane, the rental fee is PHP5000 a month while plane with folded wings cost PHP1800 a month.