SFC Australia Welcomes New Pilot Cohort in February 2026 to Tamworth Base in February 2026

Australia – Sydney Flight College (SFC Australia), a flight training group operating two bases, has welcomed its February 2026 intake at the SFC Pilot Academy Tamworth. The intake consists of 20 students. AFM last month reported that SFC Australia had 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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