On Friday, July 19, 2024 Australia’s Sydney Flight College (SFC) officially celebrated its inaugural class of SFC Pilot Academy Tamworth, generating much attention and media hype.

With guests including Member for Tamworth, The Hon. Kevin Anderson, MP, Tamworth Mayor Russel Webb, Deputy Mayor Judy Coates, and Representative for the New South Wales Government, Kate Ware, Tamworth was abuzz at seeing the long-dormant International Flight Training Tamworth facility back in operation.

The celebration commenced with a ‘welcome to country’ by local Kamilaroi man Len Waters, recollecting a story of man’s desire to fly and inspiring students to set their aim ever-higher with their own dreams, followed by expressions of joy and elation by local and federal government officials.

With local media teams eager to share the action and excitement with the region, SFC CEO Joseph Pilo was given the opportunity to explain just what makes Tamworth such an ideal location.

Additionally, students were invited to share their own stories and desires for their future, with plenty of smiles captured on camera and sharing some sunshine around the New England region.

Students of this newest SFC class will capitalise on both the location and facility, gaining a commercial pilot licence, multi-engine instrument rating, multi-crew cooperation endorsement and upset prevention and recovery training all in just 12 months.

With the attention on a diverse class of 16 students, new Piper Archer TX and LX aircraft, and state-of-the-art VR and full-motion simulators, the Academy shines bright as the product of years of dedication from the committed team of SFC, looking ever-forward to the growth and sustainability of Australia’s aviation industry.

Source: Sydney Flight College
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