Basic Flying
Phase I
5 weekends
- Simulator
lessons
Approx. 3+ months
6 flights & 11 flights
+ Simulator and ground sessions
Pre-Requisites
• Singapore Citizens
• Students in JCs, Polys and IP/IB Schools
Minimum age for flying: 16 years old
Freshmen preferred
Basic Flying
Phase II
-
Students taking GCE”O” Level exams
may apply early with their prelims results
• Healthy, not asthmatic and no other
major illnesses or injuries
-
IP/IB students to apply when they are
16 years old
• Height - 1.62m to 1.90m and not obese
How to apply?
Apply personally at the Singapore
Youth Flying Club (See Map)
Seletar
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Exit 12
Bus Terminal
To Changi
Expressway
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Exit 1
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Wrong Way!
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Please take bus 103 from outside Seletar
Gate to SYFC.
Bus Stops
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Seletar East Camp
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Seletar
Country Club
Golf Course
Seletar
Jalan
86 from Sengkang and AMK
103 from Serangoon
858 from Woodlands and Changi Airport
168 from Bedok and Woodlands
39 from Yishun and Tampines
Lower Seletar
Reservoir
SYFC Map
Bus Services to Seletar
Please call 6483 6236/37 for
an appointment before you
come down
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• Credit passes in English, Mathematics,
Science and two other Subjects at
GCE ‘O’ level
• Good NAPFA results
Your commitment:
Plan to fulfil 3 flights every 2 weeks.
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Flight
test
Please bring along 3 recent IC
sized photos, copies of your
PSLE, GCE, final year exam
results and CCA records. New
Citizens to bring copies of NRIC
(Front & Back) and citizenship
certificate.
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• Eyesight requirements:
o Short-sighted - max 500 deg
o Astigmatism - max 200 deg
o No colour blindness
o No other eye problems
Private Pilot’s
Licence Course (PPL)
Approx. 9 + months
30 flights + CAAS
exams
When to apply?
-
Award of PPL for
successful students
Orientation
Phase
Piccadily Road
Medical
1st Solo Flight
Interview
Orientation Day
Application
Airport
Paste
Photo
Here
Personal Particulars
Name
NRIC NO
/
Date of Birth
Sex
/
M/F
Citizenship
Place of Birth
Race
Religion
S
Address
Home Tel
Hp
Email
School
Course Name
JC/POLY year 1/2/3/in the year
Sec. Sch.
Aviation Experience: Aeromodelling/ Joyride/ Flying / Aviator’s Prog.
SYFC Member? If yes, no. of years:
NAPFA Grades:
Height
Eyesight
Astigmatism
Current CCA:
Weight
L
L
Academic Subjects
R
R
CCA(Sec):
Grades:
Appt/Rank:
Prelims Results ‘O’ Level Results
Final Year Results
Other Subjects
Prelims Results
‘O’ Level Results
Final Year Results
English
Mathematics A/E
Science Ph/Ch/Bio
Aggregate: L1R5 :
Relation
L1R4 :
GPA:
Name (immediate family members)
NRIC
MSG :
DOB
Other gradings:
Citizenship
Place of Birth
Job/Company/sch
Father
Mother
Bro/Sis
Bro/Sis
Bro/Sis
Bro/Sis
Bro/Sis
In case of emergency, please contact:
at
h/p
Country
I declare that I am holding the following passports from:
I declare that the information given herein is true and accurate
Tell us when you can fly, tick as many slots as you could.
For official use
Date of application
AF Number
Tue
Recruitment Source
AF
8.50am
Date of SC
Passed
Failed
Date of Medical
Passed
Failed
Date of interview
Passed
Failed
Remarks
Signature/ Date
11.50am
2.40pm
4.50pm
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
To: The General Manager,
Singapore Youth Flying Club
SYFC CONSENT FORM for participation in organized courses/activities conducted by
Singapore Youth Flying Club and/or traveling in SYFC craft.
Dear Sir / Madam,
Part A – Courses/Activities Brief (you may want to visit http://www.syfc.sg for more details).
Singapore Youth Flying Club (hereinafter referred to as SYFC) conducts flying training (including joyrides) for selected fulltime students in recognised schools. We aimed to create awareness and interest in aviation by providing flying training
courses for Youth. We also conduct joyrides for selected groups of people from time to time to let them experience flying.
Our courses and activities include familiarization flights, ground visits and lectures. Participants will fly in an aircraft during
the course/activities. SYFC will take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of participants throughout the event. However,
if you/your child/your ward have/has any medical condition that may be adversely affected by these activities, you/your
child/your ward should not take part in them.
Part B - Seeking your consent.
I, ______________________________________________*parent/guardian of __________________________________________,
(NRIC & Name of Self/Parent/Guardian)
(NRIC & Name of child/ward)
of _______________________________________________________________________________________ (address) Singapore,
having fully understood the description of activities contained in Part A, hereby voluntarily consent to allow myself/my child/
my ward to travel in SYFC craft (vehicles and aircraft) and/or participate in SYFC Flying Courses/Activities (including joyrides)
knowing the risks arising out of or in connection with the said course/activities. I accept that I shall be solely responsible for
any decision as to my/my child's/my ward's fitness to travel in the craft and/or participate in the courses/activities. I/MY
CHILD/MY WARD UNDERSTAND/S THAT COMPLIANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE CREW DURING THE CONDUCT OF
THE ACTIVITIES IS MANDATORY, and any failure to comply with such instructions may result in my/my child's/my ward's removal
from the activities.
I further agree and undertake for myself/my child/my ward and my personal representative that I will at all times keep SYFC
indemnified against all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, demands, costs and expenses whatsoever which may be taken
against SYFC or incurred or become payable by SYFC in respect thereof. I/We will not institute, or agree to institute any legal
action, suit, proceeding, claim or demand whatsoever against SYFC in respect of death, injury, disability or damage of
whatsoever nature which may be caused by reason of the said activities or arising there from.
_____________________________________________.
_______________________________.
Name and Signature of Self/Parent/Guardian
Date
Note : A Separate copy is required for each individual traveling in a SYFC craft. Those who are above 21 years old can sign this form without parental consent.
In case of emergency, please call: _____________________________________at tel no. ___________________________________
LETTER OF UNDERTAKING
NRIC:____________________NAME: ______________________________________________.
PERSONAL UNDERTAKING BY APPLICANT:
I understand that participation in the SYFC Basic Flying Course (herein called the “SYFC BFC”) requires my commitment and
I shall undertake to fulfil the following:
• Attend all briefings during the Orientation Phase.
• Commit to 3 sessions/week and not to take leave from flight training for the first 7 weeks when flying commence
• Not to take leave for more than 7 continuous days after the first 7 weeks of flight training*
• Give my best and complete at least Phase One of the BFC programme.
• *(1 week leave prior to exams and another week for exams is allowed)*
__________________________________
Signature of Applicant & Date
Consent of Parent/Guardian:
I understand that my child/ward will be attending the SYFC BFC which requires his/her commitment to attend ground school,
simulator and flying lessons.
In the event that he/she withdraws from the course without fulfilling the minimum commitment of completing Phase One,
BFC, for whatever reasons, I shall reimburse the Singapore Youth Flying Club the medical cost at prevailing rates (Approx
$600+-) incurred by him/her during his/her application.
__________________________________
NRIC & Name of Parent/Guardian
_____________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian & Date
Please complete
this questionnaire
to let us know you better.
Your interest in flying…
1.
When and how did you develop an interest in flying? ___________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
2.
What have you done to keep that interest alive? ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
3. Were you a member of the SYFC? Y / N.
a. If yes, when did you join SYFC? _________________. b. What activities did you take part in? ____________________.
4. If selected for the course, what problems do you anticipate and how do you plan to solve them?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Your Parents’ opinions…
5.
Did you inform your parents about your participation in this course? Y/ N.
6.
What were their opinions ? Do they feel comfortable to let you fly?
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
7.
Did they agree to let you fly? Y/ N.
Your interests, hobbies and CCAs…
8.
What are your hobbies? ___________________________________________________________________________________.
9.
What are the sports/games you play?
a. Leisurely___________________________________. b. Competitively _______________________________________.
10. What were your CCAs in secondary school? __________________________________________________________________.
11. What was your highest appointment / rank in your secondary school CCA? _____________________________________.
12. If you were in NCC (Air), did you do aeromodelling? __________________________________________________________.
13. Did you win any award, prize or medal as a student? ______________________________________________________.
14. What are your current CCAs? _________________________________________________________________________________.
Your career in mind…
15. Have you applied for a job with the SAF? Y / N
a. If yes, what vocation? ____________________. b. What was the result of your application? _____________________.
16. Would you consider a career as a pilot with the RSAF? Y / N.
17. What are your other career options ? ______________________________________________________________________.
Others…
18. Do you have any other comments? ________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Thank you.
Name of applicant: ___________________________________________________. Date : ______________________________.