Course Transformation
Prepare
Become the candidate airlines notice.
Real flight experience + airline-style training that instantly separates you from the crowd.
Progress
Build a pathway beyond “experience.”
Your First Solo is just the start — progress seamlessly to a full SPL and a real pilot licence.
Perform
Fly solo with confidence and competence.
Master modern glass-cockpit ops, SOP discipline, and the mindset airlines expect.
Course
Highlights
Airline-Level Training Standards
Learn the exact SOPs, radio calls, workflows, and behaviours used in Hong Kong commercial airlines. No gimmicks — pure airline discipline from day one.
20 Hours of Structured Ground School
Same curriculum as SPL students: meteorology, navigation, human factors, air law, aircraft systems. Build the technical depth that impresses every assessor.
Fly, Learn, and Progress with Full Support
Access to instructor, CBT materials, simulator, and guided preparation for your solo — a complete ecosystem designed to accelerate your success.
The Story of HKPAPA
Built for Future Airline Pilots
Most cadet applicants fail because they lack real aviation experience, confidence, and structured training. HKPAPA created the First Solo Programme to give Hong Kong candidates a competitive edge — airline-aligned training, real flight hours, access to simulators, and a clear pathway to a full SPL.
This is the programme we wish we had before applying to the airlines.
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
First Solo Programme
Course Outcomes
A Proven Competitive Edge
You leave with real flight experience, a First Solo certificate, and technical depth that instantly elevates your CV above standard cadet applicants.
Airline-Ready Confidence
You think, communicate, and make decisions with the discipline of a commercial pilot — calm, structured, and professional under pressure.
A Clear Pathway to a Real Licence
You gain full credit toward the SPL, enabling you to continue training and eventually fly legally with friends and family across the region.
A Transformative Identity Shift
You stop “hoping” to become a pilot.
You start seeing yourself as one — capable, competent, and ready for the next step in your airline journey.
First Solo Programme
Career Pathway
First Solo → SPL Progression (Optional) → Stronger Cadet Profile → Cadet Interview Success → Airline Career
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.
Testimonial
Jason — HKU Student
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 Details
Fees
HK$60,000
Duration
Flexible start dates — personalised scheduling to fit your study or work routine.
Age
16+
Location
Ground School: Hong Kong – HKPAPA × HKPC Aviation Training Hub
Flight Training: Zhuhai General Aviation Airport
Fees
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)
First Solo
