While learning to fly, Han Karci also built close friendships with his fellow coursemates and forged bonds that he will always cherish.

Spending your 18th birthday up in the skies piloting a plane isn't something many people can do. But that's exactly what Lavesh Cheyne R did last year – the budding pilot counts it as one of the most memorable moments in his Private Pilot Licence (PPL) course.

Joining the Singapore Youth Flying Club and getting a Private Pilot License (PPL) was a natural thing to do for Ethan Lui. After all, the 19-year-old comes from a family of pilots.

They say nothing great was ever accomplished without sacrifice.