Guides
Browse through our thoroughly curated guides that help you kickstart your aviation journey in Japan!

How Flight Time Logging and Billing Works in Japan
If you're logging hours and building flight time in Japan, understanding how billing works here can make a real difference to both your wallet and your logbook.

How to apply for the Airmen's Academic Exam
Learn how to apply for the Airmen's Academic Exam!

How to renew your converted Japanese pilot license (for foreign license holders)
A step-by-step guide to renewing your converted Japanese pilot license as a foreign license holder.

How to join a flight club in Japan
Learn how to join a flight club in Japan

How much does joining a flight club cost?
A quick breakdown of the typical costs involved in joining a flight club in Japan

Tips to pass the Airmen's Academic Exam
A quick overview of the Airmen's Academic Exam in Japan, covering what subjects are tested and how to best prepare for it.

How to apply and take the JCAB aviation medical exam
8:39 AM Everything you need to know about applying for your JCAB aviation medical exam in Japan.

How to apply and take the Aeronautical Service (or Special) Radio Operator Exam
Planning to fly in Japan? Before you can talk to ATC, you'll need a radio operator license.

How to convert your ICAO Pilot License to JCAB
A step-by-step guide to converting your foreign pilot license in Japan.

Can tourists rent an aircraft to fly in Japan?
Find out if you can rent an aircraft to fly in Japan as a tourist.