Sport Pilot Licence (SPL)
Joint programme by Hong Kong Productivity Council Academy & Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilot Association
This program is jointly organized by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) and the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association (HKPAPA). With the statutory authority of a government-recognized organization and the professional strength of HKPAPA, the course provides official recognition, international standards, & strict safety supervision.
Course Transformation
Prepare
Real Flying From Day One
Students take the controls of a real aircraft with certified instructors, gaining authentic flight experience early in their journey.
Progress
Confidence, Discipline & Growth
Through flying, students develop focus, decision-making and maturity — qualities that set them apart in school, interviews and future cadet programmes.
Perform
Airline-Standard Training
Every lesson is taught by active airline pilots, giving students the professionalism, discipline and mindset used in real airline operations.
Course
Highlights
Real Flight Hours
Students experience true hands-on flying — taking the controls, practising real maneuvers, and building confidence through certified instructor-led flights.
Pilot Ground School
Same curriculum as SPL students: meteorology, navigation, human factors, air law, aircraft systems. Build the technical depth that impresses every assessor.
Mindset & Leadership Development
Every flight builds discipline, focus and decision-making. Students grow more mature, confident and capable — skills that benefit school, interviews and future cadet applications.
The Story of HKPAPA
Why We Built This Programme
Hong Kong has no general aviation pathway for young people to gain real flying experience, so HKPAPA created the SPL programme to give students a safe, structured and internationally recognised first step into aviation. Designed by active airline pilots, the programme blends theory, simulator training and real flight hours to develop confidence, discipline and maturity while opening a clear pathway toward the PPL and future cadet programmes.
Course Syllabus
Knowledge
✅ Principles of Flight
✅ Weather & Clouds
✅ Navigation & Map Reading
✅ Aircraft Systems
✅ Radio Telephony
✅ Human Factors & Safety
✅ Simulator Procedures
Skills
✅ Aircraft Control & Manoeuvring
✅ Take-off & Landing
✅ Checklist & Procedure Handling
✅ Radio Communication
✅ Navigating Checkpoints
✅ Situational Awareness
✅ Decision-Making
Mindset
✅ Discipline & Responsibility
✅ Confidence Building
✅ Composure Under Pressure
✅ Focus & Attention to Detail
✅ Professional Pilot Habits
✅ Leadership & Airmanship
Sport Pilot Licence (SPL)
Course Outcomes
Obtain an official Sport Pilot Licence (SPL) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) — a recognised aviation credential that proves you have completed real flight hours, mastered core piloting skills, and are officially licensed to fly Sport Aircraft under CAAC regulations.
Receive a professionally written Flight Performance Report signed by HKPAPA airline captains, detailing your flying ability, cockpit discipline, communication, safety mindset and operational maturity — an invaluable document for PPL progression, cadet pilot interviews and university applications.
Earn a personalised Aviation Recommendation Letter from HKPAPA, written by active airline pilots and training captains, highlighting your strengths, airmanship and professionalism — giving you a competitive edge for future PPL training, aviation academies, and airline cadet assessments.
Graduate with a jointly issued HKPC × HKPAPA Aviation Training Certificate, representing completion of a recognised, industry-endorsed pilot training programme backed by Hong Kong’s official productivity institution and a professional pilot association — a prestigious credential that sets students apart in education, career and aviation pathways.
Sport Pilot Licence (SPL)
Career Pathway
SPL → PPL/Cadet/ HKPAPA Ground/Flight Instructor → CPL/MEIR → Airline → Aviation Careers
HKPAPA Advantages
Elite Airline-Level Instruction
Train directly with active airline pilots and instructors who follow real-world cockpit standards, giving students the professionalism, discipline and mindset used in commercial aviation.
Recognised Credentials & Real Flight Licence
Graduate with a CAAC-issued SPL licence, HKPAPA flight performance report, HKPAPA recommendation letter and HKPC × HKPAPA certification — powerful credentials that open doors to PPL, cadet programmes and aviation careers.
Safe, Structured & Proven Training Pathway
From ground school in Hong Kong to flying in the Greater Bay Area, every step is built with safety, structure and clear progression in mind — backed by modern aircraft with whole-aircraft parachute systems and HKPAPA’s professional oversight.
Testimonial
Mrs. Lam, Parent of 16-year-old SPL Graduate
We joined because my son loved aviation. We did not expect the transformation. His discipline, confidence and maturity skyrocketed. After earning the CAAC-issued SPL licence and receiving the HKPAPA flight report, he suddenly became a top candidate for PPL and even cadet programmes. Looking back, the HKD150K was nothing compared to the change in his future. If we didn’t act then, we would have missed this window.
Adrian Ho, 18
The biggest difference with HKPAPA is access — real airline captains training us, real aircraft, real CAAC licensing. My friends couldn’t believe I was flying at 17. The HKPC × HKPAPA certificate and recommendation letter made me stand out immediately. This programme didn’t just teach me to fly; it made me feel like I belonged to an elite group.
Mr. Cheng, Parent
Places fill up fast — we almost didn’t get in, and I would have regretted it deeply. My daughter completed the programme, got her SPL licence, and was invited to join HKPAPA as a ground school assistant. This put her years ahead of other students her age. HKPAPA gave her a competitive edge I could never have created alone.
Course Details
Fees
HK$150,000
Duration
Flexible start dates — personalised scheduling to fit your study or work routine.
8-52 weeks
Age
15+
Location
HKPC Ground School (20h):
Mon–Sat, 0900–2130 • Flexible • No Sun/PH
Zhuhai Flight Training Center (30h):
Daily (daylight only) • VFR weather • Max 10-kt crosswind • Flexible scheduling
Fees
Includes
CAAC-issued Sport Pilot Licence (SPL)
20 hours airline-pilot ground school (HKPC × HKPAPA)
30 hours real flight training in the Greater Bay Area
Simulator training for procedures, checklists & RT
HKPAPA Flight Performance Report signed by airline captains
HKPAPA Recommendation Letter for PPL & cadet interviews
HKPC × HKPAPA Joint Certificate
All training materials & insurance included
Multilingual instruction (EN / Cantonese / Mandarin)
PPL & Cadet pathway advisory
HKPAPA alumni privileges
Prerequisite
✅ No experience required
✅ PRC licence / HK licence convertible to PRC
✅ No licence → must pass Class II medical
Sport Pilot License
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