Your friendly guide to
General Aviation
in Japan
General Aviation in Japan
is like a ninja 🥷 It's hidden,
but it's certainly there.
Ever wanted to enjoy Japan not only from the ground but from a pilot's
perspective? Getting that recreational flying experience in this country
is outright difficult, unless you know someone on the inside.
That's why I created SORATOBU. It took me almost 2 years to figure out
how to convert my FAA license and join a flight club. I'm still learning the
ropes, but I'm dumping my experiences here so you don't have to go
through the same shit I did.
Oh! Also SORATOBU is an actual legal entity, so rest assured our
information isn't some made-up fantasy bullshit.
Kickstart your aviation journey
in Japan
We've put together articles to help get you up in the Japanese sky!
Give the following guides a read!
Positive Control Areas (PCA) in Japan Explained
Learn what this special airspace is and how it works in Japan
How to join a flight club in Japan
Learn how to join a flight club in Japan
How to convert your ICAO Pilot License to JCAB
A step-by-step guide to converting your foreign pilot license in Japan.
Don’t have a Pilot Licence?
Explore Free Training in Hungary
I’m currently completing the rest of my pilot training in Hungary for free through the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme—the first student pilot from Japan to do so.
If studying abroad is also on your radar, explore my videos (only in Japanese at the moment) and guides to the scholarship and life in Hungary.
I’ve also put together Stipendium Hungaricum guides to help you strengthen your application. Take a look at some of the products below, or click here to view all.
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