If you have always wanted to learn to fly but thought you would like to find out more, then you should consider undertaking a Trial Introductory Flight with AAA.

Academy offers an introductory flight for those who are desirous of flying as pleasure or as a career. The flight will give you a feel for what it's like to learn to fly. The flight will be in the local training area and few circuits to observe a take-off and landing.

This flight takes the form of a thirty minute "mini" flying lesson sortie.. You'll fly with a professional flying instructor who will give you a pre-flight brief and will be issued with a aircraft "check list" card. When you are airborne, if you feel comfortable, you will actually do most of the flying during the flight as well! In addition to the flight we will explain the pre-flight inspection, get you to help the pilot check the aircraft, and then you can run through the checklists before you start the engine!

Please feel free to call us to slot you for an introductory flight...No doubt that you will enjoy and would like to pursue your career in the field of professional aviation... Good luck..!

The Cost of this flight - US$ 100/-

Learning to fly is a personal challenge that offers a chance to do something really different. The process can teach you as much about yourself and your skills as about flying an aircraft. You will develop improved self discipline and self-analysis as you learn to safely operate these machines.

Learning to fly is not as hard as you might think. In fact, each year many people of all ages and from all walks of life learn to fly. You can start learning at any age, though you must be 16 years old to obtain a student pilot’s licence (SPL), and 17 yrs to obtain a private pilot’s licence (PPL).

There are two stages of training for the PPL - up to the General Flying phase and then navigation training phase to take you through to the full Private Pilot Licence.

Educational Requirements
There are no formal educational qualifications needed to train as a private pilot. Many pilots who fly for recreational purposes have little formal education. The education level needed to pass the private pilot’s (aeroplane) licence examinations set by CAD Maldives is well within the scope of most people. The only requirement is to be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language.

However, if you intend to persue a carreer as an Airline Pilot and work towards the professional licence, please refer to the Prospectus for Educational Requirements. It is advisable that you possess the required academic criteria of your prospective employer(s).

Applicant could embark on a Maldivian CAD/ICAO PPL, which includes a total of 210 hrs of class room lectures, 35 hrs of flight time in a Cessna 150 single engine aircraft to meet the Private Pilot Licence qualifying criteria. The flying time of 35 hrs will include 25 hrs of Dual instructions & 10 hrs of solo time. Solo flying will include 5 hrs of Cross Country Navigation, Circuit flying and General Handling and 2 hrs of Instrument appreciation time will be included in the 25 hrs of Dual Instructional time.

Duration : 3-4 Months.

Total Cost : $ 10,662/-

Payment Terms – A 100% advance payment by any mutually agreed payment mode, favouring “Asian Academy of Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd”, subject to realization of proceeds. Such sum will be paid at the time of enrollment but prior to the commencement of the course, and any additional dues, when and if necessary, will be paid prior to such amounts being owed, ensuring however that a credit balance is always maintained at any time during the Course.

Note – Course fee includes Ground School lectures, course material, 3 sets of uniform shirts. Students are required to pay for the registration fees, CAD examination fees, licensing fees, class-3 and /or class-1 medical conducted by CAD, GFT fees and student visa fees where necessary. Further students are required to bring along adequate black long trousers, black shoes/socks to meet the training attire.

After receiving your PPL you will train for various aircraft endorsements and ratings including a night rating, retractable undercarriage and a more advanced propeller system. You will also be trained in more challenging navigation exercises and to a higher standard.

Before you can attempt the CPL flight test you must pass 9 theory examinations, covering similar subject areas including navigation, meteorology, aerodynamics, engines and systems, aircraft performance, human factors, and air law. While you may undertake the flight test for the CPL at 17, the license cannot be issued until your 18th birthday.

Applicant having followed an integrated PPL meeting ICAO Annex-1 and/or JAR-FCL compliant standards may enroll on a CPL modular program...

Refer “Commercial Pilot License Course Options” Chart on page 7/8 and request for a course fee.

Payment Terms – A 25% advance payment by any mutually agreed payment mode, favouring “Asian Academy of Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd”, subject to realization of proceeds. Such sum will be paid at the time of enrollment but prior to the commencement of the course, and the balance payments will be made in 4 equal installments, within the duration of the course, whilst ensuring however that a credit balance is always maintained at any time during the Course.

Note – Course fee includes, flying time, ground school lectures, 3 sets of uniform shirts. Students are required to pay for the course material, registration fees, CAD examination fees, licensing fees, class-1 medical conducted by CAD, GFT fees and student visa fees where necessary.. Further students are required to bring along adequate black long trousers, black shoes/socks to meet the training dress attire.

The following information is for pilots who wish to obtain a temporary validation of their licences for a short stay in Republic of Maldives.

Validation:

If a holidaymaker simply wishes to fly in Maldives for a short period of time, the Civillll Aviation Dept-Maldives (CAD) will usually issue the visitor with a "Certificate of Validation" upon application. This issue is normally dependant on the visitor holding an ICAO licence. The licence issued is essentially a "permit to fly" for a period of three months, and is endorsed accordingly. A medical examination is generally not necessary, however the applicant will require a full check flight prior to flying in Maldives. A validation of an overseas licence will take between one and three days, to complete - depending on how well prepared you are when you arrive in Maldives. We will generally need to spend around half a day with you arranging the licence conversion paperwork, as well as briefing you on Maldivian procedures as well as navigation differences. A delay will experience if verification of your license from the country of origin is not addressed promptly. You will then need to complete the check flight, and probably a familiarisation flight. You will need to purchase some basic documentation for your flights in Maldives. The minimum documentation includes:

Full licence conversion:

If a pilot wishes to hold a full Maldivian pilot licence then a few steps need to be taken. If the applicant is seeking a Commercial Pilot Licence, it is then required to complete a Class 1 medical, conducted by CAD approved medical officer. Once the medical is completed, an applicant will have to complete a theory exam as advised by the CAD-FCL, and either the Private Pilot Licence or Commercial Pilot Licence flight test./ GFT.
The check flight:
In the case of a “Validation Cerificate”, once a licence has been granted on the basis of a foreign pilot licence, all applicants are required to undertake a check flight prior to being able to fly in Maldives. The purpose of this check flight is to check both the pilot's ability to fly the aircraft, their navigation skills, as well as their understanding of Maldivian procedures and airspace structure. Depending on your skills and experience the check flight will generally take around two hours. Please note that you will generally require some familiarisation flying in the local area to get used to our procedures and navigation prior to taking the check flight.