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FIRST SOLO PROGRAMME

Most aspiring airline pilots don’t fail because they lack passion.

They fail because they cannot explain aviation properly.

They’ve memorised answers.
They’ve watched YouTube.
They’ve never used the knowledge.

HKPAPA exists to close that gap.

THIS IS NOT A “TRY FLYING” COURSE

This programme is designed for people who want to become airline pilots — and know they need help getting there.

You don’t just fly.
You understand what you’re doing, why it works, and how to explain it.

That is what airlines test.

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WHAT AIRLINES ACTUALLY LOOK FOR

Cadet panels don’t ask:

“Do you like flying?”

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They ask:

  • Why does an aircraft yaw during power changes?

  • What is P-factor, and when does it matter?

  • How does energy management affect safety?

  • 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:

  • Modern glass-cockpit operations

  • SOP discipline

  • 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:

  • Continued structured training

  • Sport Pilot Licence (SPL)

  • 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:

  • Aerodynamics — operational, not simplified

  • P-factor, torque, slipstream & asymmetric effects

  • Energy management, stability & aircraft performance

  • Flight instruments & glass cockpit fundamentals

  • Human factors, situational awareness & decision-making

  • Basic meteorology & weather interpretation

  • Air law & operational discipline

  • Navigation principles & flight planning logic

  • 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.

課程大綱

知識

✓ 飛行操控原理及飛機反應特性

技能

✓ 起飛、降落及航線飛行訓練
✓ 玻璃駕駛艙環境下的態勢感知
✓ 航空公司式無線電通話紀律
✓ 異常情況的基本處理能力
✓ 達至單獨飛行放行所需的精準操控能力

心態

✓ 在壓力下保持專業表現
✓ 以商業航空機師的思維作出決策
✓ 威脅與錯誤管理(TEM)意識
✓ 在動態環境中建立信心與冷靜判斷
✓ 紀律、結構化思維及以安全為本的心態

HKPAPA 的優勢

可實際運用的飛行執照

有別於海外部分飛行學校,學員可銜接至獲正式認可的運動類飛行員執照(SPL),在區內合法飛行、累積真實經驗,並建立具說服力的飛行紀錄。

模擬器靈活使用

課程期間可按需要使用高品質模擬器,於每次飛行及面試前強化技巧與判斷,確保準備充分、表現穩定。

以見習機師面試成功為設計核心

你的首次單獨飛行將成為一個有力的專業故事:真實飛行、實際責任,以及具體能力證明。這正正是航空公司在甄選中最重視的關鍵要素。

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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 Details

When you complete the course, you'll armed with:

  • Official pilot logbook entries

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Professional recommendation letter (subject to standard)

  • Clear progression route into SPL and beyond

  • Interview-ready talking points

This is proof, not a story.

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

Simulator Programme (Foundation)

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