There as many reasons as there are pilots. Some have always dreamed of owing their own aircraft, some are pursuing a flying career; some recognize a light aircraft to be a useful business tool. Whatever the specific reason, all pilots have one thing in common – the sheer excitement and love for a life aloft. Read on to find out more on how you can take to the air.

Chiangmai Flying Club is a not-for-profit flying club both offering flying and ground school training for the Thai PPL and offering aircraft for hire to suitably qualified pilots.

We normally fly every day subject to demand. Advance booking essential for all courses. Sundays are normally Club days when we have Air Traffic Control on duty at Lamphun. Visitng pilots and new members welcome.

Visiting aircraft PPO.
 
 
Full & part time training for Thai PPL.

Come and join our intensive course. Cost includes full ground-school and 60 hours flying training. Courses tailored to suit individual student requirements and are ideal for those who wish to complete the Private Pilot's Course in the minimum time. Thai Department of Aviation PPL examinations are held every three months. read more

* All new foreign student pilots who wish to apply for Thai PPL training should complete the International Student Application Form which will help speed up DCA processing for issue of SPL - This form can be downloaded here
 
The club want to hear from YOU. Later in the year the club will be holding its AGM (all members invited to attend). For us to form an agenda please send us your comments, suggestions and ideas that could be incorporated for the club's overall improvement. Remember it is YOUR club - the committee want to hear your views. contact us
 

As a licensed pilot with a converted Thai licence you can rent an aeroplane from the club, with or without a safety pilot by your side or join our regular pilot training courses and learn to fly yourself. Flight instruction is available and undertaken by our experienced instructors. The club undertake private pilot's licence training courses, under the authority of the Thai Department of Aviation; this includes both ground school technical and flying training from its airfield at Lamphun and its school premises in Chiangmai.

 
Trial lesson: If you have ever wanted to try your hand at flying then come and have a trial flight lesson with one of our flight instructors. The club have a special package which includes temporary membership, a pre-flight briefing plus a 1 hour flying lesson. Cost is 5,500 baht including temporary club membership and insurance. contact us
 

Getting started! You can start at any age, although you must be 16 to solo and 17 to get a pilot certificate – Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). A current medical certificate will allow you to continue. All you need is some dedication, a handful of pilot tools, and of course some money – although flying in Thailand is considerably cheaper than in many places.

 
 
 
Details of our Pilot training courses here
 
This past year has seen major changes and improvements to all aspects of the Club's operation. This has been possible due to the support and encouragement from our Chairman and CEO, Khun Supap Puranitee, who has been the major player in instigating these welcome changes, with great support from many of our club members, read more