Air Force Academy | |
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Active | 1976–present |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Branch | Sri Lanka Air Force |
Type | Training |
Role | Initial officer training |
Based at | SLAF China Bay, Trincomalee |
Anniversaries | March 6 |
The Air Force Academy (AFA) is the Sri Lanka Air Force's training and education academy which provides initial training to all SLAF personnel who are preparing to be commissioned officers. AFA also provides initial training to Officer Cadets of the general duties pilot branch. The Air Force Academy is based at SLAF China Bay in Trincomalee. The Commandant of the academy is an officer of the rank of Air Commodore.
The academy offers a two-year program of basic flight training and a variety of specialized courses. Flight training is carried out by the 1 Flying Training Wing which is attached to the academy.