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1. 1. hi | August 7th, 2009 at 3:33 pm

   abu dhabi or dubai is ur only option…saudi arabia are better when it comes to gliders.

2. 2. Mike | August 7th, 2009 at 3:38 pm

   There are no flight schools in Kuwait.

   Closest flight schools to you are in Qatar and the UAE.

   Are you just after a trial flight? Or do you want to go all the way and earn your private pilots licence?

3. 3. Armani Exchanger | August 7th, 2009 at 3:38 pm

   unfortunately no

4. 4. Mark | August 7th, 2009 at 3:40 pm

   Mike: What’s a trial flight?

5. 5. Mike | August 7th, 2009 at 3:43 pm

   A trial flight is basically a hands-on experience flight with an instructor.

   You go up for an hour or so and get a feel for what’s involved.

6. 6. Mark | August 7th, 2009 at 3:44 pm

   Ah, no I would be more interested in getting a license if its not going to cost me an arm and a leg lol

7. 7. Mark | August 7th, 2009 at 3:46 pm

   KD3,500
   http://www.emiratesaviationservices.com/text_fees.htm
   Problem is its in UAE

8. 8. Mike | August 7th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

   You have no choice but to leave the country.

   There are flight schools in sunny countries like Spain/South Africa/USA that offer intensive full-time training towards your private pilots licence (PPL) and it only takes 4-5 weeks.

   Pilot training & holiday rolled into one!

   But then again, once your a qualified PPL, you won’t have the opportunity to fly in Kuwait.

9. 9. Qwerty | August 7th, 2009 at 4:33 pm

   Qatar and UAE only!
   That is ridiculous!

   Where does Kuwait Airways train its pilots then?

10. 10. organic kuwait | August 7th, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    nope. but its never to late to register somewhere, get the books and start studying .. thats wht im doing..

11. 11. Nova | August 7th, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    i dont think so.. but therz a biking school (motor bikes) if yu want

12. 12. z | August 7th, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    http://puc.edu.kw/index.php?TR=univ&SC=cat

13. 13. Pediatric Dentistry | August 7th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    yea getting a personal pilot licence is not hard, but u have to forget about going to the US is u ever have a pilot licence (even the commercial flight pilots find it really annoying going to the US) . for me I love flying but I will never think about getting a licence since I am a US tourism lover

14. 14. Pediatric Dentistry | August 7th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    licence = license

15. 15. BoBader | August 7th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    Mark

    There are no flight schools in Kuwait. However, there are few in Lebanon, UAE, and Egypt. The problem is there are no aircraft rentals in Kuwait. Furthermore, every time you rent an airplane they will test you (ask you some questions and get FI with you in a plan and do some maneuvers and emergency procedure). You will also need to take a test every two years to keep your private pilot license current. Basically, if you are not going to keep flying on regular basis it will be a waste of money.

16. 16. Agaad hunter | August 7th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    Kuwait Airways trains them in the desert with gliders.

    Then sticks them on FlightSim 2009 PC version.

    Hey presto

17. 17. hilaliya | August 7th, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    “Kuwait Airways trains them in the desert with gliders.

    Then sticks them on FlightSim 2009 PC version.

    Hey presto”

    ROFL.

18. 18. ohyeah | August 7th, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    wave ur hands and strich ur body …use ur heels to change the direction…its easy man!!! hehehe

19. 19. AAA | August 7th, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    You can go anywhere in Europe for example if you’re on a summer vacation and take relaxed laid back flights with any of the flying academies, license and vacation all in one. They are basically located everywhere except Kuwait

20. 20. jeno | August 8th, 2009 at 7:19 am

    Legitimate question. And as usual we end up reading smart ass remarks.

21. 21. Haitham | August 8th, 2009 at 10:17 am

    Not in Kuwait but you can try the Umm Al Quwain Aeroclub, they do flight training and you can also do skydiving there.

    +97167681447

22. 22. Nasser M. | August 8th, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    Hey Mark,

    If you don’t want to pursue an aviation career the middle east then go to the US it is much more fun than anywhere in the world. Let me know if you are prepared I can give you contacts, it would cost you around 4500-6000$ for a full FAA PPL VFR, it depends on the aircraft you choose. VFR allows you to fly under VFR conditions lmited visibility and below clouds and not suggested to fly at night. It would cost you another $5000 to go IFR which allows you to depends on instrument flying hence allowing you to fly above clouds and low visibilities. I would highly suggest for the time being to join IVAO organization and flight sim with a professional aircraft that you can purchase online and download. You can spend your time learning real procedures/communications etc for free until you are ready to go to the real thing and this will save you a lot of money btw. You have my number call me I can help you set everything up. G luck

23. 23. sinful eye's | August 8th, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    there is one in KSA
    http://www.rabighwings.com/

24. 24. Vin | August 10th, 2009 at 12:27 am

    hey bud…i’m an FAA Commercial Pilot and can assure you that flying in the US is the best option you have!

25. 25. WhoDunnIt | August 11th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Here you go,

    http://www.bestaviation.net/schools/middle_east.asp

    Check out the Royal Jordanian Air Academy… courses start first of October and April.

26. 26. Mark | August 11th, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    I’ve discovered x-plane.com so will be enjoying that for now

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