SFC MEMBERSHIP

Become a member

Social Membership

For friends and family of SFC members or aviation enthusiasts.

Outstation
Membership

For Pilots outside Sydney wishing to utilise club facilities.

Full Membership

For those who want to fly with SFC.

PHONE
(02) 9709 8488
CALL US
EMAIL
mail@sfcaero.com.au
EMAIL US
VISIT US
SFC CLUBHOUSE
60 Birch Street,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198

SFC COLLEGE AND 737 SIM
109 Drover Rd,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198
CONTACT US

We are here to support you.

Whether you're ready to take flight or need more information - we're ready to answer any questions.
PHONE
(02) 9709 8488
CALL US
EMAIL
mail@sfcaero.com.au
EMAIL US
VISIT US
SFC COLLEGE & CLUBHOUSE
60 Birch Street,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198

737 SIMULATOR 
109 Drover Rd,
Bankstown Aerodrome
NSW 2198

Why SFC

OUR PURPOSE

We exist to help those with a passion for aviation turn their dreams into reality.

We are passionate, driven and committed to helping you, our members, to achieve your aviation goals. This is our purpose.

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SFC Member in front of light aircraft at Annual Airshow. Qantas plane in background.
Pilot and child preparing for takeoff. Diamond DA42. A Private Pilot Licence allows pilots to fly friends and family around Australia.
SFC Instructors standing in front of the 2021 Archer TX
SFC Students planning a navigational flight using a printed map.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
A Passion

We believe that everyone should do the thing they're passionate about. Our passion is aviation. This passion has driven us forward from our club to our college for over 50+ years.

For Flying
WHY SFC?

What makes us different?

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50+ years

We've been training pilots for over 50 years; it’d be fair to say we’re pretty damn good at it!

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100% Safety Record

In our 50+ years in business, we have maintained an enviable safety record.

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Highest Accreditation

We have achieved CASA 142 approval, allowing us to conduct both integrated and non-integrated flight training.

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Expert Team

Our instructors deliver excellent and results-driven training to help you gain the knowledge you need.

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Modern facilities

We are proud to have modern and high-quality facilities for our combined college and clubhouse in NSW, ensuring we meet the needs of students, staff and members. 

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Advanced Fleet

We house the next generation of aircraft. You can train in our new Archer® TX, Cessna 182T and DA42; the perfect combination of durability, reliability, comfort and technology.

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Diverse and inclusive

Everyone is welcome at SFC, anyone who shares a passion for flying – you’re our people. 

WE ARE FIRST AND FOREMOST A FLYING CLUB

We are

the largest

aeroclub

on the eastern

seaboard.

(We must be doing something right!)

Legacy

SFC Piper Warrior. SFC Club Photo.
SFC Pilot with Child preparing for take-off in a Diamond DA42.

An enduring

Legacy

SFC Club Photo. 5 previous presidents of Schofields Flying Club
SFC Club Photo. Instructors receiving their qualifications in the early days.
Sir Douglas Bader at Schofield Flying Club's annual Airshow. SFC Club Photo.

An enduring

WE ARE COMMITTED TO YOU

We are a

not for profit

organisation

(that means...)

We invest in our members.

We invest into our club.

We invest
into our community.

SFC is pleased to support its community by providing sponsorship or in-kind support for projects that will achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for the community, the club, and/or general aviation.

SFC supports events and projects that:

  • Are aligned to the club’s mission and goals and/or;
  • Foster general aviation in NSW and/or;
  • Support regional economic development in NSW and/or;
  • Enhance the reputation of the club and/or;
  • Offer mutual benefit for the club and the community.

Interested in applying for sponsorship from SFC? Please view our sponsorship policy for guidelines, and how to apply.

SFC SUPPORTS

Little Wings

SFC SUPPORTS

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

SFC SUPPORTS

Royal Federation of Aero Clubs Australia

SFC SUPPORTS

Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

SFC SUPPORTS

AOPA Australia

SFC SUPPORTS

Careers Advisors Association of NSW/ACT

SFC SUPPORTS

Angel Flight