Discovery Flying Club (DFC) was established in 2009 by aviation experts and experienced flying enthusiasts of the aerospace and aviation industry with the vision of promoting the passion for recreational flying. Championing the quest to “Discover the Joy of Flying,” DFC strives to fulfill the needs and interest of a growing market for flying enthusiasts.

DFC targets three main segments, namely, educational institutions, corporations and individuals holding Private Pilot Licenses (PPL).

Educational Institutions
The flight appreciation program for students studying aviation related courses is specially customized to give them not only an opportunity to appreciate the actual flight, but also how the flight elements are related to their field of study, and hopefully, to incubate this interest beyond their studies.

Corporate Groups
The corporate membership aims to attract corporate members to endorse recreational flying as a hobby for their staff and eventually, incorporate it in their company’s incentive scheme.

Individuals Members
This last target segment serves to provide individuals with Private Pilot License (PPL) for the opportunity to continue their flying activities without the hassle of owning or maintaining their own aircraft.
 

Profile of Executive Members

President
Mr Khoo Beng Keat
Equipped with more than 30 years of experience in both commercial and military aviation, Mr Khoo started his aviation career as a Licence Aircraft Engineer in SIA and subsequently moved on to hold key senior engineering and command positions in the Republic of Singapore Air Force, where he was involved in key operations support and major aircraft acquisition. Mr Khoo was the Commanding Officer in the premium Airbase Logistics Command before leaving the service in 2004.

 

Vice President (Finance)
Mr Teng Kim Hai
Mr Teng possesses vast experience in the Defence Aviation & Engineering Industry and was the Commander of Logistics and Engineering Support Operation with RSAF. He was involved in MINDEF’s major aircraft acquisition programmes and also dealt in fighter fleet operations and support. Mr Teng currently heads the Business Development arm of MAJ Aviation and his extensive experience in managing various engineering units will be useful in developing the support for this programme.

 

General Manager
Mr Ng Yeow Meng
A project management and business consultancy entrepreneur with experience in serving MNC clients regionally, Yeow Meng has been an active general aviation pilot for the last 10 years with commercial and flight instructor license. He pioneered Asia’s first general aviation social network for aviators and has since been actively involved in supporting the promotion of general aviation across Asia. He now combines his field experience in corporate management and aviation to manage this Flight Experience Programme.

 

Chief Pilot/Operations Manager
Mr Pradeep Kripalani
Pradeep Kripalani graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida and pursued his career as a airline pilot on the Boeing 727-200 in the US. He has been rated as an Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Engineer-Turbojet and Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor. With over 22 years of industry experience, he has accumulated over 7000 hours of flight experience. He will be the main pilot flying the students for this Flight Experience Programme.

 

Flight Operations Consultant
Mr William See
Mr See was with the Republic of Singapore Air Force for 28 years and his last appointment was the Commander of the Air Force School. As Commander of the Air Force School, he was responsible for the basic qualification training and education of all officers and specialists in the Airforce, including air defence artillery operators, air traffic and air defence controllers, technicians, and pilot trainees. Under his leadership, the Air Force School excelled in best practices in the areas of active learning pedagogy, application of learning science and technology, leadership and core values development. He retired from service in Oct 2007 and is now the key person responsible for designing the Flight Experience Programme.

 

 

 

 

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