The Singapore Youth Flying Club (SYFC) is a flight school based in Seletar Airport, primarily funded by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). Established in 1971, the club aims to introduce and promote aviation to students, by providing aeromodelling courses for secondary school students and flight training courses for pre-tertiary students, and encourage trained pilots to serve in the RSAF. As of 2023, more than 7,500 students have been through the flight training programme, with over 1,200 students graduating with a private pilot licence (PPL), 80% of whom move on to become RSAF pilots.

History

Recognising the need to maintain a steady stream of pilots for the RSAF, the Junior Fying Club was established by Minister for Defence Goh Keng Swee in December 1971 to offer free flight training to youths in Singapre, with the initial fleet consisting of eight Cessna 172s and six AESL Airtourers. On 5 March 1988, Minister for Education Tony Tan announced the renaming of Junior Flying Club to Youth Flying Club, aligning the club's intent of developing youth pilots in Singapore. On 12 November 1989, Minister for Communications and Second Minister for Defence (Policy) Yeo Ning Hong announced the acquisition of 12 Piper Warrior IIs to replace the initial fleet, at a cost of S$2 million. On 23 June 2001, Minister of State for Defence and Information and the Arts David Lim announced the construction of a S$16 million new clubhouse at its current location, and the Youth Flying Club was renamed to the Singapore Youth Flying Club. In 2002, two PAC CT/4E Airtrainers were acquired and commissioned by Minister of State for Defence Cedric Foo. In 2010, to replace the ageing fleet, 13 Diamond DA40s were purchased at a cost of US$3.4 million in total.

Fleet

Current fleet

Former fleet

Accidents and incidents

Notable alumni