Lanseria
Flight Centre
Lanseria Flight Centre established in 1989 and is a leading flight training organisation in South Africa. We have an excellent record with local and foreign students who complete their flying in a reasonable time frame and to a recognised high global training standard.
Exposure to International and Domestic Traffic: LFC students at Grand Central Airport get greater exposure to Air Traffic and varied experience of flying throughout South Africa 200 airports.
Grand Central Airport: offers dedicated training aerodrome with no delays for airliners and immediate access to the GF area – no need to fly far to the GF area.
Weather: Grand Central in Johannesburg offers more than 360 days of excellent flying weather, has no coastal weather interference.
World-class Training: Despite affordable costs, training standard is exceptionally high, and LFC in South Africa has an excellent reputation with the top airlines.
ICAO Recognition: SA CAA is ICAO approved. This makes easy for SA CPL pilots to convert their CPLs to other CPLs world-wide.
Instructor Opportunities: LFC CPL Graduates may work as instructors after completing their Pilot Training and completing their Instructor Rating. These pilots gain valuable experience while furthering their own skills and building flying hours.
Direct Entry into Airlines: some airlines recruit low hour CPL students as second or first officer depending on demand and their recruiting requirements.
The LFC fleet consists of various aircraft including Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cessna 210, Beechcraft Duchess, Piper Seneca, Beechcraft Baron 58, Piper Navajo, Cessna Caravan, and Diamond DA42.
We also pride ourselves in being able to offer Multi Engine Glass Cockpit training. At LFC we have a desire to deliver the highest quality products and services to the industry.
At LFC diligent full-time capable students can complete their ME IR CPL in 12 months. UK, EU, USA flight students are completing their licences in 18 months and more due to weather, aircraft availability and number of students enrolled.
At LFC diligent full-time capable students can complete their PPL in 3-5 months. These pilots can fly for hobby, fun, friends and family but cannot receive remuneration.
Yes, a PPL is the starting point of any flying career.
Ideally you need 65% in G12 maths, English and physics. When you apply to LFC please submit your G12 results and we may consider your application based on marks, and interview looking at diligence, passion and dedication to obtaining your CPL.
Please email us at info@flylfc.com for Lanseria Flight Centre’s latest prices. Prices include the flight training and certification necessary to become a commercial pilot with the additional option of a flight instructor rating.
Ideally you want to choose an airport best suited to pilot training operations with really close proximity to the GF area. You don’t want airliner delays and incur costs holding at the threshold.
Remember the student pays from startup and they need to be in the sky, not holding on the runway. Also changeable weather from coastal airports create big delays.
Provided you pass a class one medical exam you are eligible to start pilot training.
The absolute cheapest training school always compromises on standards of operation and training. A very reputable training centre in South Africa is well-priced against pricing in UK, EU, USA, New Zealand and Australia. South Africa offers exceptional standards of training recognised worldwide.
Provided you have a passion for flying, currently there is an unprecedented demand for pilots and some really exciting opportunities and earning ability.