# Continental Aero Flying School (CAFS)

> The Philippines' longest-running flight school — airline-track pilot training at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) since 1980. CAAP-approved (ATO 84-11), zero training accidents. Trains aspiring airline pilots from zero experience through Commercial Pilot Licence with Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings, plus a structured Airline Cadet Pilot pathway. Welcomes Filipino and international students (visa support provided).

Continental Aero Flying School, Inc. is based at Hangar 11, General Aviation, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines. Founded 1980, it is one of the oldest continuously operating CAAP-certified flight training organisations in the country. Training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (primary trainer) and Beechcraft Baron 58 (multi-engine). Licences follow ICAO standards and are recognised internationally. Tuition is published transparently in Philippine Pesos.

## Programs (pilot training courses)
- [All Programs overview](https://continentalaero.com/programs): the full training ladder and how the licences stack.
- [Discovery Flight](https://continentalaero.com/programs/discovery-flight): a first hands-on intro flight in a Cessna 172 — no commitment, ideal first step.
- [Private Pilot Licence (PPL)](https://continentalaero.com/programs/ppl): the foundation licence — learn to fly single-engine aircraft.
- [Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)](https://continentalaero.com/programs/cpl): the licence required to be paid to fly.
- [Instrument Rating (IR)](https://continentalaero.com/programs/ir): fly by instruments in cloud / low visibility — essential for airline work.
- [Multi-Engine Rating (ME)](https://continentalaero.com/programs/me): qualify on multi-engine aircraft (Beechcraft Baron 58).
- [Airline Cadet Pilot Program](https://continentalaero.com/programs/cadet-pilot): the structured zero-to-airline pathway (PPL → CPL → IR → ME) for those targeting an airline career.

## Admissions & Cost
- [How to Apply](https://continentalaero.com/admissions/how-to-apply): the step-by-step enrolment process.
- [Tuition](https://continentalaero.com/admissions/tuition): transparent published pricing for each program and the full airline-cadet track (PHP), including installment options.
- [Financing](https://continentalaero.com/admissions/financing): payment plans and how families fund training.
- [International Students](https://continentalaero.com/admissions/international): visa support and guidance for overseas applicants.
- [For Parents](https://continentalaero.com/admissions/for-parents): a plain-language guide for families funding a child's pilot training.

## About, Safety & Accreditation
- [Our Story (since 1980)](https://continentalaero.com/about/story): the school's history and track record.
- [Accreditations](https://continentalaero.com/about/accreditations): CAAP approval (ATO 84-11) and credentials.
- [Safety Record](https://continentalaero.com/about/safety): zero training accidents and the safety culture behind it.
- [Instructors](https://continentalaero.com/about/instructors): the flight instructor team.
- [Fleet](https://continentalaero.com/training/fleet): Cessna 172 and Beechcraft Baron 58.
- [Airline Partnerships & Careers](https://continentalaero.com/airlines): how graduates progress to airline careers.

## Common questions (answered)
- How long does it take to become an airline pilot? Do I need prior experience? Are the licences recognised internationally? Is visa support available for international students? How do graduates get hired by airlines? — answered on the [homepage](https://continentalaero.com/) and across the admissions pages.

## Pilot training guides (blog — for prospective students)
- [What PPL training actually looks like](https://continentalaero.com/blog/what-ppl-training-actually-looks-like)
- [PPL vs CPL vs IR vs ME — a rating decision tree](https://continentalaero.com/blog/ppl-cpl-ir-me-rating-decision-tree)
- [CAAP Class 1 Medical — what it actually checks](https://continentalaero.com/blog/caap-class-1-medical-what-it-actually-checks)
- [Reading a METAR/TAF — decoding pilot weather](https://continentalaero.com/blog/reading-metar-taf-pilot-weather-decoding)
- [The four forces of flight, explained without jargon](https://continentalaero.com/blog/four-forces-of-flight-explained-without-jargon)
- [Why MCIA airspace builds better pilots](https://continentalaero.com/blog/why-mcia-airspace-builds-better-pilots)
- [Why CAFS chose the Beechcraft Baron 58](https://continentalaero.com/blog/beechcraft-baron-58-why-cafs-chose-it)
- [All guides](https://continentalaero.com/blog)

## Contact / Apply
- [Apply now](https://continentalaero.com/apply)
- [Contact](https://continentalaero.com/contact) — Hangar 11, General Aviation, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu 6015, Philippines.
- Office: +63 32 492 3615 · Mobile/WhatsApp: +63 917 859 2762 · Email: info@continentalaero.com
- Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT.