While there are no minimum or maximum age limits to learn to fly, the law dictates that the student must be at least 15 years old when recommended for a solo flight by a flight instructor, must read, speak and understand English sufficiently to understand the aviation rules and to communicate with Air Traffic services. In addition, an individual has to sit for and pass a basic aviation medical examination by an authorised Designated Aviation Medical Examiner before being allowed to exercise the privileges of a flying licence. The respective medical certificates are Class 1, Class 2 or recreational aviation medical practitioner’s certificate.

First and foremost, in its 25 years of operations, ANAC has earned a worldwide reputation for high-quality pilot training. CEO and Chief Flying Instructor, Darron Hurley, is also an active aeroplane pilot who knows the ins and outs of the profession. Together with his dedicated team of experienced instructors, large and varied fleet of aircraft and proven training systems, we can be assured we are in good hands. One aspect of industry confidence in ANAC is the fact that China Southern Airlines has delegated ANAC to train their cadets at its Mangalore Airport Campus in Victoria. We have made special arrangements for Flight Level HK students to be trained at ANAC’s Head Office and Main Campus at Moorabbin Airport, 30-kilometres southeast of Melbourne City, making it very accessible and cosmopolitan for our students.

ANAC is approved by:
1. Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in the conduct of flight training
for the Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi-Engine endorsements, Instrument Rating, Instructor Rating and even have an in-house CASA designated flight test examiner;
2. Australian Federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations in the conduct of training to international students, CRICOS approval number 02530B;
3. Australian Quality Training Framework standards in providing training as aRegistered Training Organisation;
4. The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) in the conduct of flying training to Chinese students.

In fact, around the world, the minimum age to qualify for a Student Pilot licence sits at 16 years, whilst a holder of a Private Pilot’s Licence and Commercial Pilot’s Licence have to be at least 17 and 18 years old respectively on test day. There are no maximum age requirements to learn to fly, however we welcome anyone younger than 16 ineligible for our YOUNG STAR programme but with the ability and passion for flying to enrol in Flight Level HK’s Pilot Licence Programme, subject to an interview panel and case-by-case consideration. Remember, starting young increases your chances for a longer flying career, and we are here to help you realise that dream!

In fact, around the world, the minimum age to qualify for a Student Pilot licence sits at 16 years, whilst a holder of a Private Pilot’s Licence and Commercial Pilot’s Licence have to be at least 17 and 18 years old respectively on test day. There are no maximum age requirements to learn to fly, however we welcome anyone younger than 16 ineligible for our YOUNG STAR programme but with the ability and passion for flying to enrol in Flight Level HK’s Pilot Licence Programme, subject to an interview panel and case-by-case consideration. Remember, starting young increases your chances for a longer flying career, and we are here to help you realise that dream!

We cannot emphasize any harder that safety is paramount in aviation, as we engage many lives in the profession. Aircrafts are built to very rigid specifications and are regularly inspected to ensure they conform to those specifications. Flying is also made safer with only certified pilots and aircraft mechanics permitted to operate or repair an aircraft. But risks can never be eliminated in an aircraft or any other moving vehicle as long as people are operating them. In essence, a well-built and well-maintained aircraft operated by a competent and prudent pilot makes flying even safer, and enjoyable. Your flying instructor must be convinced you are ready when you have demonstrated safety and proficiency before being recommended for a check ride. If you are still not convinced, the vast majority of pilots have operated safely throughout their flying careers without any flying incidents or mishaps of any kind. And this can totally be you. Few activities of men can boast a significant improvement in safety as in general aviation. In fact, the statistics speak for themselves – the number of fatal accidents today is only about 17% greater than in 1958, yet aircraft miles flown has increased a whopping 400%!