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Always Wanted To Be A Pilot? Get Your Licence To Fly Without Emptying Your Bank Account!

Always wanted to try flying a plane but never had a chance? You can now realise your dream to fly at Singapore’s very first private Flight School!

Formed by a group of experienced private aviators, Flight School is the only private school in Singapore. Additionally, it provides realistic training with sophisticated full-motion flight simulator.

Get Your Private Pilot Licence at Flight School

If you’ve seriously considered learning to fly, you would have thought that getting a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is an unrealistic and unattainable dream.

Just thinking about how much you’ll have to pay in order to practice with a real plane would have made your knees go weak.

However, Flight School keeps the cost low, and your unattainable dream may just be possible!

At Flight School, they offer a comprehensive 12-week ground school in-classroom programme to help aspiring aviators like you prepare for the FAA (USA) Private Pilot Knowledge Test.

The best part of all, the full-motion Redbird MCX flight simulator is being used instead of a real plane, making it a whole lot more affordable to train for a license.

“By removing the need to practise in a real plane, it is possible for a learner pilot to prepare for the FAA Private Pilot test at a fraction of the time and cost of going the traditional route,” said Mr Lim who is, himself, a certified private pilot.  “Flight training is now more accessible, affordable, and within reach of anyone.”

Redbird MXC Flight Simulator

Learning to fly on a flight simulator?

It sure doesn’t sound like the real deal – it’s definitely different from manoeuvring a real plane, right?

Fret not, because this badass simulator accurately replicates the controls of single and twin engine aircrafts that are commonly used for flight training.

Furthermore, the Redbird can also be configured for advanced flight training, including multi-engine and instrument flight training.

Trainees can clock up time ‘abroad’, train under any weather conditions and ‘land’ at any airport in the world with this simulator.

It is very much cheaper than renting an aircraft, and a whole lot safer too!

By the time trainees get into a real plane, they will feel a sense of familiarity with the instrument layout, controls, and sensation of flying an aircraft.

Full Motion Flight Simulator Experience For Everybody

What if you’re interested to try but not keen on the license?

Flight School also offers simulation sessions for adults and children aged 7 years and above.

You can explore the joy of flying an aircraft from as short as 45 minutes to as long as 180 minutes!

Teenagers aged 13-16 can also join Flight School’s Young Aviator’s Programme.

This special programme aims to spark students’ interests in Math, Science, Technology and Engineering through hands on learning.

Flight School Open House

Flight School will be hosting an open house from 26 to 27 November and 3 to 4 December 2016!

There will be fun games for children, aviation-related talks for adults, all day long snacks and FREE flight simulation sessions for all (aged 7 years and above).

While the Open House does not require any pre-registration, you will need to book your flight simulation session in advance to guarantee a spot.

Slots are running out really fast, so click Noreen and Clare, had the opportunity to try the flight simulator. Here’s their experience:

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Flight School Open House
Date: 26 & 27 November, 3 & 4 December 2016
Time: 9am – 7pm
Venue: Flight School, WingsOverAsia Hangar 66, 66 Seletar Aerospace View, 797509 (Next to Seletar Airport Control Tower)
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4 Bicycle Cafes In Singapore You Never Knew Existed! One Of Them Features Exotic Vintage Bikes!

Cycling fans, go crazy! These 4 cool bicycle-themed cafes are so beautiful that you must visit them, whether by foot, or on bike! Take a pit-stop!

1. Soek Seng 1954 Bicycle Cafe

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Soek Seng 1954 may be the newest bike cafe on the block, but cafe owner Uncle Joo is not an unfamiliar face to cycling enthusiasts in Singapore. Known as “The Collector”, Uncle Joo boasts a collection of over 100 beautiful vintage bikes. Lucky for us, some of those classic models are displayed in this cafe!

Location of the cafe is a little far out, but hey, how cool is it to sip coffee next to a runway, watching planes take off and land?’ Spot luxurious private planes as you relax and unwind.

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Soek Seng 1954
Address: #01-01 Maj Aviation Building, 80 Seletar Aerospace
Operating Hours:
Tue – Thu & Sun: 10:00-22:00
Fri – Sat: 10:00- 23:00

2. Coast and Company

What do you get when specialty coffee Coast Cycles? A wheelie good cuppa for sure!

Coast and Company is a cafe and bike workshop. For cycling enthusiasts, this is a great place to take a mid-ride pitstop and refuel your energy.

As for non-cyclists, their menu sets them apart from your typical cafe. From juicy Beef Rendang Hotdog to ‘Chapalang’ salad, (cherry tomatoes, bak kwa, sakura ebi with sesame dressing) and Sour Cream Cheese toast. So delish that you’d want to start pedalling to burn off those extra calories.

Coast and Company
Address: 54, Siglap Drive
Operating Hours:
Tue – Fri: 10:00-19:00
Sat – Sun: 09:00-22:00

3. Peloton Cafe and Juice Bar

Peloton Cafe is not a full fledged bicycle cafe but the name ‘Peloton’ (French for platoon, a term to describe a pack of cyclist) and their pretty bike and wheels display gave them the credentials to be on our list.

They used to have a bike building service. Today, the cafe is fully dedicated to serving halal food and drinks. From stacks of waffles to cakes and churros, you can count on them to replenish your sugar level after a ride. Savoury noms (Laksa waffles with salmon) are available too!

Peloton Cafe
Address: 1 Changi Village Road #01-2008
Operating Hours:
Mon- Thu: 12:00 – 21:00
Fri: 14:30 – 22:00
Sat & Sun – 10:00 – 22:00

4. Wheeler’s Yard

If you’re looking for a gastronomical brunch with a dash of industrial rustic-ness, you’ll fit in Wheeler’s Yard just right.

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From big breakfast to pastas and nachos, they also offer a set lunch menu that is available on weekdays. The price range may be a little high but the serving portion is big and it’s a fully self-service cafe (read: no service charge).

While you’re at it, don’t forget to feed your Instagram with their iconic blue door. You and your camera will leave pleased and delighted.

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Wheeler’s Yard
Address: 28, Lorong Ampas, Singapore
Operating Hours:
Tue – Thu & Sun: 10:30 – 22:00
Fri & Sat: 10:30 – 23:00

We hope these 4 bicycle cafes will keep you pedalling! Let us know in the comments if we’ve missed anything out!