FAQ's

1.  Do you have a fixed schedule for flight training and ground schooling? - We offer flexible flight training and ground school schedules, we can schedule these around your free time, we conduct one-on-one instruction at no extra cost.

2.  How long does the Private Pilot training take? - Realistically, you can complete the flight and ground training in one to two months. (flight & ground training, application, and processing of documents, etc.).  This is assuming good weather and continuous training.  During the rainy season it's pretty normal to encounter delays due to weather.  

The training program is based on the MINIMUM number of flying hours required by the Air Transportation Office (ATO).  Actual hours may exceed the minimum depending on student performance.  Excess hours shall be charged according to aircraft hourly rate.

3.  Do you allow your students to fly solo? - Once you are checked out and released by the instructor, you can fly solo local and cross-country flights.  We believe being able to fly solo builds confidence and encourages learning.  No baby-sitting safety pilot!

4.  What is your safety record? - We can be proud to say that through all our years of operation we have maintained a "zero-accident" record.  We do not scrimp on maintenance... it is our policy to put safety first. Our planes undergo a maintenance inspection every 25 flying-hours--in contrast to the factory recommended 50-hour inspection interval.

5.  Do you need to use a parachute? - NO, light planes have good glide performance.  In the unlikely event of an engine failure, the plane can still glide--rest assured it won't fall like a rock.  To give you an idea, from 10,000 ft. a Cessna 152 can still glide a good 15 miles.  Simulated engine failures are included in your flight training.

6.  Are light planes safe? - YES, in fact the popular Cessna 172 has been considered the safest light single in the United States.   http://www.aopa.org/asf/publications/cessna_skyhawk.pdf   

7.  What are the advantages of training at here? 

• We have our own private runway.  No need to contend with the air traffic at Manila, you can be up and flying in 10 minutes.  You can do touch and go's to your heart's content!  
• Central Luzon presents the best training area, wide expanse of flat land with little obstructions.
• Close proximity to Clark International Airport.  
• You have the well established reputation of Omni Aviation, full transparency and best value for your money. 

8.  Is the Philippine license recognized in other countries? - Yes, the Philippine license is recognized in any International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member country (i.e. US, Australia, Japan, etc.).  The conversion process varies from country to country.  For a list of ICAO-member countries go to http://www.icao.int/icao/en/members.htm.

9.  What are the requirements for Foreign Students to fly in the Philippines? 

• Be at least 16 yrs old to get a Student Pilot's License.
• Read, speak, & understand English. 
• Embassy Clearance (from your embassy in Manila)
• NationalBureauofInvestigation(NBI)Clearance.                             

 http://www.nbi.doj.gov.ph/ for more info.

• Immigration Clearance
• X-Ray & ECG (submit at Air Transportation Office)
• Medical Exam (ATO honors FAA medical)
• Notarized Application Form
• ID Pictures (2x2 & 1x1 white background, white polo shirt or preferably pilot's uniform).
• Payment of corresponding fees.

Note: We have staff available to assist you.