First Licence Holder of BFC - Mr. J. R. D. TATA

The Bombay Flying Club, established in 1928, is India’s Premier aviation institute approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation- DGCA , government of India. The institute imparts ground/flying training and aircraft maintenance engineering programs.

The Bombay Flying Club encompasses DGCA approved:

¤  Pilot Flight Training (Private & Commercial)

¤  Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Training Institute. 

    - General A.M.E. Course 

   - Avionics Engineering Course

¤  Engine Overhaul Shop

¤  Instruments Overhaul Shop

¤  Aircraft Maintenance Services

The Bombay Flying Club is the only flying club in the world which undertook in the early thirties a cross country international flight from Bombay to London and back, flying Tiger Moth single engine aircraft.

Late Shree J.R.D. TATA the father of civil aviation in India was the first to obtain the A pilot’s licence in February, 1929 from the Bombay Flying Club.

A member of the club R Levy indigenously manufactured an aircraft which was named Monsoon successfully flew over 50 hours and was later grounded due to certain reasons.

Another good member Rev. Father Constantine was the first person to fly an illuminated aircraft at night for advertisement purpose at Bombay .

The Bombay Flying Club did very valuable work during the Second World War by training the young IAF pilots, some of the best pilots, the country have produced for Air India , Indian Airlines and Air Force did their basic training here.

A tiger Moth and sentinel L-5 aircraft belonging to the Bombay Flying Club were used for the first time for aero touring of Poona, This initiative of The Bombay Flying Club is still unbeaten.

We proudly say that The Bombay Flying Club achievements clearly indicate it as a premier aviation institute among the flying clubs of India .

The Bombay Flying Club is based at the western end Juhu aerodrome which is approximately at the center of the Mumbai city.

The Bombay Flying Club has been purpose built to standards of comfort, convenience which surpass other training centers and provide each student wit an adequate space they need to focus on their studies in all respect The Bombay Flying Club, is renowned for its professionalism. Bombay Flying Club has trained aircrew now working as Captains, Engineers flight and crew for domestic and international airlines such as Indian Airlines. Air India , Sahara , Jet airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates as well as thousands of private pilots.

¤  Do you want to go further?

Our commitment to taking our students further reaps rewards…. For them and or us. The best airlines, the most disciplined defence services, the most committed individuals - they have all gone further with The Bombay Flying Club. If you would like to join them, please contact us at the address below:

 

The Bombay Flying Club Juhu Aerodrome (Pawan Hans), Juhu,  Mumbai- 400049. India Phone- +91-22- 26602100. CFI- +91-22- 26607380. Engg.- +91-22- 26608058. AME- +91-22- 26601871. Off.- + 91-22- 26606499. Fax - + 91-22- 26611672. Telegram- “BOMFLY” Mumbai. Email- b_f_c@vsnl.net