College of Flying Training

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College of Flying Training (CFT) is located at Risalpur, NWFP, Pakistan. College of Flying Training is affiliated with Pakistan Air Force Academy. In CFT, Aviation Cadets go through Flying / Academic training for 3 years. Over the years, the College has developed a modern scientific and systematic program of Pilot Training. It aims at equipping the Aviation Cadets with basic Flying skills along with sound Academic / Professional background which eventually leads to the award of B.Sc degree. The College has two types of trainer aircraft's namely MFI-17 Mushshak, which is the first aircraft designed in Pakistan and T-37 which is jet trainer of American origin. Recently, another jet trainer k-8, a joint venture of Pakistan-China has been added to the training fleet of the Academy. Training on these aircraft's is designed to produce pilots for Pakistan Air Force and friendly countries. Aviation Cadets who successfully complete their flying training on MFI-17 and T-37 are awarded Flying Wings. The College is also entrusted to conduct regular courses of Administration and Special Duties, Meteorology, Accounts, Data Automation Officers and Branch List Permanent Commission. Additionally, the College imparts flying training to the Officers of the sister Services.