Inside our TVB Prime Time special: 1 million viewers watched an 8-year-old take the controls
Behind the scenes of the 30-minute TVB feature with Captain Steven and Winki Lai.
Read more › ★ AS FEATURED ON TVB PRIME TIME From first curiosity
From first curiosity
to the cockpit.
Discover aviation. Fly a real aircraft. Become a pilot.
Real pilots · Real aircraft · Real flight training · Ages 4 to professional
30 min Prime Time Special 1M+ Viewers across Hong Kong National Broadcast · TVB Jade TVB 翡翠台 · TVB 無綫新聞 · myTV SUPER “When Hong Kong's most trusted broadcaster needed a flight academy, they chose us.”
Which pilot will you be?
Programmes for every age and every goal—from a first cockpit experience to airline selection.
Simulator Programme
Six one-on-one sessions with airline pilots in a cockpit simulator, ending in a simulated first solo.
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Aerospace Ambassador
Ground school, restricted airport access, professional simulator and a supervised real flight. Save up to HK$20,000.
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Discovery Flight
One hour in the simulator, one hour flying a real aircraft yourself. The fastest way to know if this is for you.
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First Solo Programme
30 hours of airline-standard ground school and flight training, ending in your first solo flight.
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Sport Pilot Licence
A recognised CAAC pilot licence trained to airline standards—without leaving Asia. No hidden fees.
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Cadet Interview Prep
Mock HR and technical panels, group exercises scored the way airlines score them. One-to-one with airline pilots.
See the programme ›THE AVIATION JOURNEY
Age 4 → Flight Deck
A single pathway from first aviation exposure to airline readiness—with every programme building toward the next rung.
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What age should my child start learning to fly?
A parent’s guide to age-appropriate aviation programmes, from first cockpit experiences to real flight training.
Read more ›How to become a pilot in Hong Kong: the complete roadmap
From your first discovery flight to the airline flight deck — every step of the journey explained.
Read more ›A Champion's Advice for Our Future Aviators: John Terry Congratulates Our AAP Graduates
Chelsea legend and former England captain John Terry shares a special message with HKPAPA's Aerospace Ambassador Program graduates: success takes unseen hard work, resilience, and giving 100% every day.
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Why Some Children Become Pilots — And Others Never Even Try
嘉諾撒小學航空講座｜如何成為飛機師？HKPAPA分享未來航空職業發展與成功習慣
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Where Top Professionals Gather, the Longest Line is for Aviation: HKPAPA’s Flight Challenge Sees One-Hour Wait Times
In a career event teeming with over 200 students—ranging from top international schools to local powerhouses—the room was packed with lawyers, bankers, Big 4 professionals, and industry veterans. Yet, when the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association (HKPAPA) rolled in a flight simulator, the longest queue in the hall formed right in front of our booth. Some students waited over an hour just for a single shot at a landing. They weren’t there for a "game" or a photo op; they were...
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Top International School Students Step into Real-World Aviation: HKPAPA Hosts Elite Career Experience for Kellett
In Hong Kong, most students' "work experience" is often limited to passive observation and campus tours. But aviation has never been an industry where you can "just watch." Recently, the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association (HKPAPA) welcomed the Careers and Transition Team from Kellett School Hong Kong to our training center. Together, we designed a "Work Experience Week" that is fundamentally different—an immersive program where students step into the cockpit of the aviation...
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From Hong Kong to Europe: Czech Consul General Visits HKPAPA, Opening New Horizons for International Aviation Education
On March 20, 2026, the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association (HKPAPA) was deeply honored to host Her Excellency Ms. Klára Jurčová, Consul General of the Czech Republic in Hong Kong and Macau, for an official visit and exchange. This meeting was far more than a diplomatic courtesy; it was a profound dialogue centered on aviation education, international collaboration, and the future trajectory of the industry. At HKPAPA, we believe that high-value aviation education should never be...
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ESF enters the cockpit: HKPAPA reshapes student career exploration patterns
For many students, aviation is an industry brimming with allure. However, for most, their understanding of it remains on the surface—limited to airplanes, uniforms, and travel. The reality of the aviation world is far more professional than imagined, demanding high levels of discipline, judgment, and systems thinking. Recently, the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association (HKPAPA) organized an Aviation Discovery Day for students at Renaissance College (ESF). Our goal wasn't just to...
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