Flying School
Hybrid Aviation Flying School provides state-of-the-art flying training facilities where student pilots have the opportunity of acquiring theoretical knowledge along with practical flying training. Students use modern training aids, gadgets, models, actual aircraft parts and instruments in order to gain clear and in-depth knowledge of the systems, structures, working principles, operations and handling of the aircraft as a whole.
Our objective is to produce professional private and commercial pilots who are conversant with the latest avation standards & safety rules. All students undergo equipment they are flying with, and also have the baseline knowledge, aptitude and open-minded attitude to adopt rapid changes occurring in the 21st Century aviation environment and may develop professional approach towards aviation regardless of whether they want to adopt it as a profession or to fly for fun or business use.
International Standards
Hybrid Aviation provides its pilots with international standard education by designing courses according to the guidelines of Jeppesen, a world renowned name in the field of aviation training.
Hybrid Aviation has received certification from Civil Aviation Authority (Pakistan). We have qualified instructors/examiners available who conduct the written and flying test requirements. Their supervision ensures that you will receive the highest standard of instruction.
Visit us!
You may visit Hybrid Aviation and have a look at our training facility in Lahore. It is situated at Walton Airport and is easily accessible via Ferozpur Road. We are open on weekdays from 9AM till 5PM.
IMPORTANT: Please contact one of our representative before you visit so that a suitable day and time can be set.
Facilities Available
Hybrid Flying School provides a conductive and peaceful environment for all pilots so that they can concentrate only on their training. The building currently houses a lecture hall, PC based training device, instructor offices, engineering workshop, lockers, private hanger, student lounge and a private car park.
Ideal Location
Hybrid Flying School is situated at Walton Airport, in the heart of Lahore. It is easily accessible from within Lahore city or from outside via Ferozpur Road. Students are surrounded by a peaceful and safe atmosphere with Lahore Flying Club on one side. Click here to see a map which will help in identifying the correct route to reach Walton Airport.
Hostel Facility
A purpose-built hostel facility is available for boys. It provides an affordable accommodation to student pilots during their course of training. For charges and other details, please contact us.
- Classes in the lecture hall are carried out with modern facilities such as projector or from online lectures of AOPA. The hall is available for briefings, flight planning, examinations or even private study.
- The PC Based Aviation Training Device (PCATD) provides a great introduction for student pilots to aviation norms, flying controls, radio commands and basic techniques.
- Hybrid's independent GPS activated weather system provides real-time updated weather reports for home and away airfields. The system is available to all pilots to take advantage of.
- Hybrid provides its students with access to numerous pilot resources such as comprehensive stock of books, charts, training manuals, navigation equipment, etc.
- Lockers are available to all pilots to keep their personal belongings safe before they start their flight.
- The student lounge allows students to freely interact with each other during their leisure time. Students can read aviation related books, magazines and watch DVDs of PPL, CPL and IR.
- Throughout the year social events are organized, from lunches to special flying occasions. Students are regularly updated about forthcoming events.
Admission Procedure
The candidate who fulfills the pre-requisites for admission will follow the procedure given below for admission in Hybrid Flying School. Once the candidate gets the Medical Fitness Certificate from CAMB, he/she will have to appear in a written examination for admission. This examination will be comprised of two parts:
- English
- General Science and Mathematics
On clearing the examination, the candidate will fill-in the admission forms and will fly an evaluation flight with the CFI or a Senior Instructor designated by the CFI. The evaluating instructor will submit a written report in the Student Pilot Folder mentioning whether or not the candidate has enough aptitude to continue further training. After his approval, the student pilot will be issued a Student Pilot License (SPL).
The candidate declared fit for further training by evaluating instructor will then undergo ground and flying training sessions as scheduled. It will be mandatory for the candidate to acquire basic knowledge on ground about aircrafts, aircraft systems, instruments, flight and engine controls, limitations, normal and emergency procedures, as well as local and standard operating procedures prior to the commencement of flying training.
Pre-Requisites for Admission
A person aspiring to receive flight training at the Hybrid Technics Flight School shall have to fulfill following requirements for admission as Student Pilot:
For PPL:
1. Minimum Age: 17 years
2. Minimum Educational Qualification: O level / Matric / Equivalent
For CPL:
1. Minimum Age: 18 years
2. Minimum Educational Qualification: A level / FSc./ FA/ Equivalent
3. Medical Fitness: Declared medically fit by Civil Aviation Medical Board (CAMB) for the appropriate license.
Courses Offered
In order to meet the demand of various customers, Hybrid Flying School offers the following courses to Student Pilots:
Hybrid will soon start its Flying Instructor Course which will create a permanent platform for training instructors to promote aviation industry and supply pilots to airlines of Pakistan.
The Private Pilot Course shall lead the Student Pilots from training to the issue of Private Pilot License (PPL).
General Requirements
- Valid Pakistani Student Pilot License (SPL)
- FRTOL endorsed on the SPL
- Minimum 17 Years of Age
- Valid Medical Certificate (At least Class 2) by CAMB
Aeronautical Experience
- Integrated Course:
Flight training course of PPL shall comprise of 40 hours. Duration of the course is 8 months, starting from the issue of SPL. -
Modular Course:
Flight training of PPL shall comprise of 50 hours. There is no time limit for this course; however the student pilot must have flown 10 hours in the 3 months preceding the issue of PPL.
Aeronautical Knowledge:
The Student Pilots, while undergoing the training for the issue of PPL, shall also undergo ground training in the following subjects:
| Air Law | Aircraft General Knowledge (AGK) |
| Flight Performance & Planning | Meteorology |
| Navigation | Operational Procedures (AIP, NOTAMS, Aeronautical Codes and Abbreviations) |
| Principles of Flight | Human Performance and Limitations |
| Radiotelephony | |
The Business Pilot Course is exclusively designed by Hybrid Flying School to cater for the special category of people belonging to various professions who intend to learn flying and subsequently want to fly to various locations for the purpose of their business.
The Business Pilot Course constitutes of acquiring PPL and endorsements of Instrument Rating, Passenger Rating and Night Rating on the PPL.
General Requirements for Business Pilot Course
The person who intends to take the Business Pilot Course must possess valid Pakistani SPL or PPL and valid Class 2 Medical Certificate by CAMB.
Aeronautical Knowledge
As the Business Pilot Course involves the endorsement of Instrument and Passenger Ratings on the PPL, the course will include ground instructions covering the syllabus for IR which includes the following:
| Air Law relevant to the flight under IFR | IFR Flight Preparation and Planning |
| Aircraft Instruments: principles of operation, serviceability, limitations, errors, uses and procedures in case of malfunctions |
Radio Aids: principles of operation, serviceability, limitations, errors, uses and procedures related to a particular aid including procedures in case of malfunctions |
| Human Performance and Limitations relevant to Instrument Flights | Practical Navigation using Radio Navigation Aids |
| Radiotelephony procedures related to IFR Flights | |
Aeronautical Experience
The Student Pilot undergoing the Business Pilot Course will complete the requirements laid down for the issue of Instrument Rating (Airplane) on Single Engine Aircraft. The issue of Instrument Rating requires at least 50 hours PIC Cross Country Time, out of which only 5 hours are completed during the course of PPL.
He/She will also go for the Conversion Training and Endorsement of Cessna-172 aircraft as well as Flight Check for Passenger Rating after he/she completes the requirement for the same.
The approximate minimum total number of hours for the completion of Business Pilot Course are mentioned in the table:
| Flying Time for issue of PPL | |
|---|---|
| Integrated Course | 40:00 hours |
| Flight Check for issue of PPL | 01:00 hour |
| Additional Cross Country Required to complete the requirements for the issue of IR (PIC) | 30:00 hours | Flying Time for issue of IR |
| Integrated Course | 40:00 hours |
| Modular Course | 50:00 hours (These include 15 hours IFR Cross-Country as PIC U/S during IR Integrated and Modular Courses) |
| Night Flying | 05:00 hours Must include 5 takeoffs and 5 landings at night as PIC |
| Passenger Rating, Night Rating & IR Issue Checks | 01:00+01:00+01:15 = 03:15 hours |
| Training and Endorsement Check of Cessna-172 | 04:30 hours |
| Training and Endorsement Check of Cessna-172 | 04:30 hours | Minimum Total Flying Required for Business Pilots Course |
| Integrated Course | 123:45 hours |
| Modular Course | 143:45 hours |
The Commercial Pilot Course shall lead the Student Pilot from PPL to the attainment of Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
General Requirements
- Educational Qualification of at least Higher Secondary School Certificate or Equivalent
- Valid Pakistani SPL with FRTOL or Valid Pakistani PPL
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate by CAMB
Aeronautical Knowledge
The Student Pilots, while undergoing the training for the issue of CPL, shall also undergo ground training in the following subjects:
- Air Law
- Aircraft General Knowledge (AGK)
- Flight Performance & Planning
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Operational Procedures (AIP, NOTAMS, Aeronautical Codes and Abbreviations, Precautionary and Emergency Procedures, Carriage of Freight, Hazards associated with Dangerous Goods)
- Principles of Flight
- Human Performance and Limitations
- Radiotelephony
Aeronautical Experience (CPL Integrated Course):
The Integrated Flying Training Course for the issue of CPL shall comprise of at least 150 hours Total Flying Experience (110 hours after PPL). These 150 hours must be completed within 18 months from the date of issue of SPL.
Aeronautical Experience (CPL Modular Course)
The Modular Flying Training Course for the issue of CPL is designed for Student Pilots who cannot complete the CPL training within 18 months from the date of commencement of the training, or within 10 months of commencement of CPL training. This course shall comprise of at least 200 hours (150 hours after the issue of PPL). There is no time limit on the completion of these 200 hours. However, the Student Pilot is required to have flown at least 25 hours in six months preceding the issue of CPL.
- 10 hours of Ground Training
- 8 hours of Flight Training
A pilot is incomplete without Instrument Rating (IR) endorsed on his/her Pilot License. The Instrument Training enables a pilot to fly in conditions where outside visual references are not available. Thus, even when the visibility is bad in winters or when one enters clouds inadvertently, the pilot is still able to execute a safe flight if he/she is thoroughly trained to fly with reference to the aircraft instruments.
Instrument Training Course at Hybrid Flying School is offered to all the Student Pilots who want to undergo this training after attaining their PPL or CPL.
General Requirements
- A valid Pakistani PPL or higher license
- A valid Class 1 Medical Certificate by CAMB. However, the holders of PPL with Class 2 Medical Assessment shall have their hearing acuity established on the basis of compliance with the hearing requirements for the issue of Class 1 Medical Assessment.
Aeronautical Experience
The Student Pilots undergoing training for the IR shall have to complete their Instrument Flying Training requirements (both ground and flying training) within six months. The requirement is to fly 40 hours of Instrument Flying.
Aeronautical Knowledge
- Air Law relevant to the flight under IFR
- Radio Aids: principles of operation, serviceability, limitations, errors, uses and procedures related to a particular aid including procedures in case of malfunctions
- Aircraft Instruments:
principles of operation, serviceability, limitations, errors, uses and procedures in case of malfunctions - IFR Flight Preparation and Planning
- Human Performance and Limitations relevant to Instrument Flights
- Practical Navigation using Radio Navigation Aids
- Radiotelephony procedures related to IFR Flights
General Requirements
- Valid CPL / IR
- CAA Exams Clear
TOTAL HOURS: 1500
Fee Structure
Fee Structure and Flying Charges (w.e.f July 2019)
| Initial Deposit | Rs. 400,000/- |
| Admission Fee & Books | Rs. 50,000/- |
| Tuition Fee | Rs. 100,000/- |
| Administration Charges & Security Charges (Non Refundable) | Rs. 50,000/- |
| All prices are in Pak. Rupees. | |
| Tentative Flying Charges | |
|---|---|
| Cessna 152 | Rs. 20,500/hour |
| Storm Rally 105 | TBA |
| Cessna 172 | TBA |
| Cessna 172XP | Rs. 21,990/hour |
| Cessna 182RG | Rs. 26,000/hour |
| Diamond DA-42 | Rs. 92,500/hour |
| Cessna 310 (AVS) | TBA |
| All prices are in Pak. Rupees. | |