FAQ

Aircraft Registration;

A foreigner cannot be the legal owner of an aircraft in Thailand. They must either have a Thai national (25yo or over) register it or put it into a company name which has 2 Thai directors.

5 year Permit;

The DOA require each pilot to obtain a 5 year permit for the aircraft. This takes from 2 - 6 MONTHS to process so allow plenty time if you intend doing any flying.

Pilot Licence's;

The licence in Thailand for flying microlights / ultralights is called a UPL (ultralight pilot licence). All sections required for this licence are obtainable here though it's only valid in this country.

Foreign Licence's;

Any recognized ICAO foreign licence will be endorsed by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) which has been authorized through SFAT. Life membership of this organization is 2,500 thb. Licence endorsement now costs 2,000thb and you will be required to pass Thai Air Law and Human Performance exams before issue. Issue normally takes about 3 months.

Kn Wanchai (middle) is in charge of the DCA licencing department.

Aircraft Types;

Auto-Gyro, 2 axis and 3 axis aircraft are flown at Tigers Nong Prue Airfield.

Aircraft types not available;

Aircraft Classification;

All aircraft are classified as microlights / ultralights / Gyro's, and are up to AUW 500 kg's.

FOR U.K. RESIDENTS.

To convert your hours to the UK NPPL students would be required to undertake the following:

1. Flying Training at the discretion of the Microlight FI.

2. Pass all of the NPPL Microlight theoretical examinations.

3. Pass the Microlight GST, the test to be conducted by a Microlight Flight Examiner, and to include a cross country flight to an aerodrome at least 30 mins flying time from the aerodrome of departure, a join into the traffic pattern at that aerodrome, a landing, and a return flight to the aerodrome of departure.

4. Pass the Aircraft (Type) examination. (Normally part of the GST)

5. The Application for Licence should be on NPPL Form 102M, and should be accompanied by your Pilot Log Book, current Medical Declaration of Health, Proof of Identity (Copy of Passport) certified by your FI, and a cheque made payable to the Civil Aviation Authority for the required amount. (if unsure please contact the BMAA Office)

To endorse to the UK NPPL, holders of a Thai Ultralight / Microlight Licence would be required to undertake the following:

1. Flying Training at the discretion of the Microlight FI.

2. Pass all of the UK NPPL Microlight theoretical examinations.

3. Pass the Microlight GST, the test to be conducted by a Microlight Flight Examiner, and to include a cross country flight to an aerodrome at least 30 mins flying time from the aerodrome of departure, a join into the traffic pattern at that aerodrome, a landing, and a return flight to the aerodrome of departure.

4. Pass the Aircraft (Type) examination. (Normally part of the GST)

5. The Application for Licence should be on NPPL Form 102M, and should be accompanied by: Your Thai Ultralight/Microlight Licence, Pilot Log Book, current Medical Declaration of Health, Proof of Identity (Copy of Passport) certified by your FI, and a cheque made payable to the Civil Aviation Authority for the required amount. (if unsure please contact the BMAA Office)

Published courtesy of the BMAA office.