Pilot Training India

Basic qualification for pilot training is successful completion of 10+2 or an equivalent with 50% marks in Physics and Maths. The applicant should have completed 17 years of age. The first step in pilot training is acquiring of Student Pilot Licence (SPL). Thereafter he can start flight training to get Private Pilot Licence (PPL). This includes 60 hours of flying comprising 20 hours of dual flying, 20 hours of solo flying and 5 hours cross country flying. Theoretical examinations have to be passed in subjects like air regulation, navigation, aviation meteorology, aircraft and engines, After PPL another 190 hours of flying training is required for Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL) i.e., a
consolidated 250 hours of flying training. A flight radio operator's licence and radio telephone licence have to be obtained. During CPL, you require exposure to a range of aircraft and fulfil other conditions like specified hours of solo flying, cross country flying and height flying. Theoretical papers must be cleared and medical tests passed. It usually takes 2 to 3 years before required flying hours and classroom learning are completed. Entry to the PPL course is through an entrance test conducted at certain centres. The test is based on subjects like English, General Knowledge, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Applications are called in April and must be sent to The Director General of Civil Aviation (Training Section), Technical Centre, Opp. Safdarjang Airport, New Delhi-110 003.
Indira Gandhi Raashtriya Urban Academy at Rae Bareli is the premier institute which offers a BSc in aviation along with CPL licence. For details
visit:

www.igrua.gov.in

At government flying clubs the course costs around Rs 8 lakh (subject to revision); while those at private flying clubs under DGCA cost around Rs 15-18 lakhs. Career prospects are promising. Union Bank of India offers loans upto Rs 15 lakhs, low interest rate and no collateral security upto Rs 7.5 lakhs. For details visit:www.unionbankofindia.com