FIRST SOLO PROGRAMME
WHAT AIRLINES ACTUALLY LOOK FOR
Cadet panels don’t ask:
“Do you like flying?”
They ask:
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Why does an aircraft yaw during power changes?
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What is P-factor, and when does it matter?
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How does energy management affect safety?
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Can you apply theory, not recite it?
Most candidates collapse here.
This programme fixes that.
PREPARE
Become the candidate airlines notice.
Real flight experience.
Airline-style training.
Not theory in isolation — but knowledge applied in the cockpit, under pressure, with discipline.
This is what separates serious candidates from hopeful ones.
PERFORM
Fly solo with confidence — and credibility.
You don’t just fly solo.
You fly solo with structure.
Master:
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Modern glass-cockpit operations
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SOP discipline
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Calm, methodical decision-making
This is the mindset airlines expect — and immediately recognise.
PROGRESS
A pathway beyond “experience”.
Your First Solo is not the end.
It’s the start of a real pilot journey.
Progress seamlessly into:
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Continued structured training
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Sport Pilot Licence (SPL)
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A genuine, recognised pilot licence — not a dead end
This is continuity, not a one-off.
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20 HOURS — GROUND SCHOOL
Taught in airline-standard English, covering 9 core pilot foundations, fully aligned with PPL theory, including:
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Aerodynamics — operational, not simplified
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P-factor, torque, slipstream & asymmetric effects
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Energy management, stability & aircraft performance
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Flight instruments & glass cockpit fundamentals
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Human factors, situational awareness & decision-making
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Basic meteorology & weather interpretation
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Air law & operational discipline
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Navigation principles & flight planning logic
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Aircraft systems & limitations
This is not memorisation.
It is PPL knowledge taught the way airline pilots actually use it — so you can explain, apply, and defend your thinking in interviews.
This is knowledge that shows maturity, not trivia.
Course Syllabus
Knowledge
✔ Flight controls and aircraft behaviour
Skills
✔ Takeoff, landing, circuits
✔ Glass-cockpit situational awareness
✔ Airline-style RT discipline
✔ Handling abnormal scenarios
✔ Precision flying for solo clearance
Mindset
✔ Professionalism under pressure
✔ Decision-making like a commercial pilot
✔ Threat + Error Management
✔ Confidence and calm in dynamic environments
✔ Discipline, structure, and safety mindset
HKPAPA Advantages
A Licence You Can Actually Use
Unlike overseas flight schools, you can progress to a fully recognised SPL — fly in the region, take friends and family, and build real experience.
Simulator Access Anytime
Train on high-quality simulators as often as needed during your programme — sharpen your skills before every flight and interview.
Designed for Cadet Interview Success
Your First Solo becomes a powerful story: real flying, real responsibility, real evidence of competence. Exactly what airlines want to see.
Jason — HKU Alumni
Before joining, I failed my cadet interview twice. After my first solo and HKPAPA’s technical prep, I finally understood what ‘airline-ready’ means. Passed my next interview.
Michelle — Fresh Graduate
I wanted confidence. This programme gave me structure, discipline, and a mindset shift. My solo flight changed how I see myself.
Ryan — Career Switcher
Simulator access, instructors always available, airline SOPs from day one. Nothing in Australia compares. First Solo was the best investment I’ve made.
Course Includes
✓ 20 Hours Airline-Aligned Ground School
✓ 10 Hours Glass-Cockpit Flight Training
✓ Simulator Access Throughout Training
✓ Full CBT Learning Platform
✓ Instructor Coaching & Progress Tracking
✓ First Solo Certification
✓ All Hours Credited Toward SPL
Prerequisite
✔ Physically able to pass Class II Medical, or
✔ Hold a valid Driving Licence (as an interim indicator)
✔ Age 16+
Duration
Flexible start dates — personalised scheduling to fit your study or work routine.
Location
Ground School
Hong Kong – HKPAPA × HKPC Aviation Training Hub
Flight Training
Zhuhai General Aviation Airport
Course Fees
HK$60,000
First Solo
