Australia’s Sydney Flight College Reports 2025 Metrics

Australia – Sydney Flight College (SFC Australia), a flight training group operating two bases, has published its 2025 year‑in‑review highlighting record student outcomes, expanded engagement initiatives, growth in instructional capacity, and investments in training infrastructure.

• SFC marked its first Pilot Academy Tamworth graduation, celebrated at Gala 2025, underscoring expansion of its academy footprint.
• Training milestones achieved in 2025 included:102 first solos82 recreational pilot licenses74 private pilot licenses70 commercial pilot licenses53 multi‑engine instrument ratings31 flight instructor ratings9 multi‑crew cooperation courses43 upset prevention and recovery training courses25,000 total flight hours
• 102 first solos
• 82 recreational pilot licenses
• 74 private pilot licenses
• 70 commercial pilot licenses
• 53 multi‑engine instrument ratings
• 31 flight instructor ratings
• 9 multi‑crew cooperation courses
• 43 upset prevention and recovery training courses
• 25,000 total flight hours
• Operational capacity expanded across SFC’s fleet of 39 aircraft and 53 instructors, including 16 new instructors and six longstanding instructors transitioning to airline roles
• Training infrastructure updates featured the addition of one new Alsim flight simulator and one PA‑44 Seminole aircraft, enhancing multi‑engine and instrument training capabilities.
• At the Australian Land & Air Championships (ALACs), SFC placed 3rd overall in Spot Landings
• The college received its CAR 30 Certificate of Approval, enabling SFC to conduct all aircraft maintenance
• Through the 2025 connection program, SFC facilitated 18 aviation experience days, 420 meet & greets, and 71 expos (an 18% increase versus 2024)
• SFC executed three roadshow circuits across New Zealand, Central West & Dubbo, and Riverina, covering 4,294 km and engaging in 2,111 conversations at expos, alongside 13 club events.
• The college was featured eight times across Australian media, and hosted two successful pilot academy open days, contributing to brand visibility and recruitment.
• Community growth included 810 members, 269 enrolled students, and 143 graduates in 2025

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