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How to Become a Pilot?

If you are looking for a detailed insight into Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) ground training in Bangalore, you have come to the right place. Find below all the necessary information on how to become a pilot in India.

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Requirements for DGCA CPL Training

Minimum Age

Candidates who are 18 years of age are eligible for CPL. However, candidates can enrol for DGCA CPL ground classes when they have turned 17. It would take about a year to complete the pilot course and submit the documents necessary for CPL.

Minimum Qualification

Any candidates having passed their 10+2 with Maths and Physics / Equivalent Diploma are eligible for CPL training. Candidates from other streams, such as Commerce or Arts, must appear for Maths and Physics from recognised open schools like the National Institute of Open Schooling.

Proficiency in English Language

In order to pursue CPL ground classes, candidates should be able to understand, read and write in English.

Medical Fitness for DGCA CPL Pilot Ground Training

All candidates wishing to pursue pilot training in Bangalore must be proven medically fit. Medical assessments are mandatory and a two-step process.

Class 2: medicals can be done throughout India by DGCA-approved Class 2 Medical Examiners. After a successful medical assessment, candidates will receive a CA-35 assessment form as fitness certification. The medical examination reports will be sent to the DGCA office, after which you will receive a final medical assessment from DGCA.

Class 1 Medicals: The Class 1 medical assessment is available in only five Indian cities - Mumbai, Banglore, Delhi, Chennai and Johrat. Candidates can only request the Class 1 medical assessment date after receiving the Class 2 assessment from DGCA.

File Number: Along with your Class 2 assessment, you will be issued the file number. The file number is permanent and unique to each individual.

DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Programme

The Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) ground training programme at KAPS Academy helps candidates interested in joining as a first officer in an airline or a professional pilot in corporate aviation. It helps them gain theoretical and practical knowledge and become a certified pilot.

Theory Papers

Theory Papers

Candidates wishing to appear for DGCA CPL theory papers must obtain a computer number. The steps to get a computer number are provided at www.pariksha.dgca.gov.in Ground classes for CPL at an aviation institute near you will help you understand the theory subjects of DGCA CPL exams.

The theory papers for DGCA CPL include:

  • Air Navigation
  • Meteorology
  • Air Regulations
  • Technical General
  • Technical Specific
  • Radio Telephony (RTR)

DGCA conducts CPL theory exams for all subjects four times a year. You need not take exams in a specific order. You can choose to appear for exams according to your preparations. Most theory papers are Multi Choice Question types. With sufficient preparation through CPL ground classes online, it could be easy for you to select the correct answers. KAPS Academy offers the best DGCA CPL ground classes in Bangalore. To familiarise yourself with DGCA CPL exams, you can also attempt our DGCA mock exams.

Flight Training

DGCA has made 200 flight hours mandatory for becoming a pilot, and flight training helps you learn and hone flying skills and complete the required hours. You can choose from numerous flying schools and flight instructors to develop your flying skills and become an amazing pilot.

Below, you can find the minimum flying hour requirements by DGCA for CPL.

  • 100 HOURS PILOT IN COMMAND (PIC)
  • 250 NAUTICAL MILES (NM) CHECK
  • 40 HOURS INSTRUMENT FLIGHT, OUT OF WHICH 20 MAY BE ON A SIMULATOR
  • 50 HOURS SOLO CROSS COUNTRY
  • 120 NAUTICAL MILES (NM) CHECK
  • 10 HOURS MULTI-ENGINE
  • 300 NAUTICAL MILES (NM) CHECK
  • 10 TAKE OFF AND LANDING BY NIGHT

After clearing the DGCA CPL theory papers and completing the flight training, you must showcase your flying abilities during a flying skills check with a DGCA-appointed examiner. After completing your skills check, you can submit the required documents and your flying logbook to DGCA to get your Commercial Pilot licence issued.

Apply for the Licence

With your ground training for DGCA exams for CPL completed, theory exams cleared, and sufficient flying hours completed, you can apply for the Commercial Pilot Licence with the DGCA.

In India, the DGCA issues Commercial Pilot Licence to candidates who:

  • 100 HOURS PILOT IN COMMAND (PIC)
  • Complete flight training
  • Undergo flying skills checks with DGCA-appointed examiner
  • Submit documents to DGCA
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FAQs

A Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is a licence that grants the holder the eligibility to act as a co-pilot or first officer in an aeroplane. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issues CPL in India to eligible candidates who have cleared the DGCA theory exams with 70% marks and have a minimum of 200 hours of flying experience.

One of the requirements of CPL eligibility in India is clearing the CPL theory exam conducted by DGCA. Ground training for DGCA CPL exams helps candidates understand the theoretical aspects of flying and covers the DGCA CPL theory subjects. CPL ground training helps candidates clear their DGCA theory exams.

The minimum qualification required for DGCA CPL is 10+2 passed with Physics, Chemistry and Maths as mandatory subjects from a recognised board, with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates should be 18 years of age to obtain the CPL.

As Physics and Maths are mandatory for CPL eligibility, candidates who have pursued their 10+2 education in other streams like Commerce or Arts must appear for Maths and Physics from recognised open schools like the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS).

An undergraduate or postgraduate degree is not required for an individual to become a commercial pilot. To become a CPL licence holder approved by DGCA, you must have a 12th-standard pass mark sheet with Maths and Physics as the two core subjects.

To obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence from the DGCA, a candidate must undergo flight training and complete 200 hours of flying.

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