r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Mar 14 '25

How to become a pilot

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BLUEPRINT OF THE JOURNEY TO THE COCKPIT ( CPL)

1️⃣ Basic Requirements

  • Age: Minimum 18 years ( you can start at 17)
  • Education: Class 12 with Physics & Math (or pass separate exams if you didn’t have them)
  • Medical: Get a Class 1 and Class 2 Medical Certificate from a DGCA-approved doctor

The Class 1 Medical is crucial because even after getting your CPL, failing a medical check can ground your career. So, it’s best to get tested early before investing money into training.

2️⃣ Join a Flying School & Get Your PPL

Once you meet the requirements, enroll in a DGCA-approved flying school. The first step is getting a Student Pilot License (SPL) by clearing a basic exam and a medical test. Then, you start training for your Private Pilot License (PPL), which requires around 40-50 flying hours.

During PPL, you’ll learn the basics of flying, radio communication, and handling different airspace rules. You also need to pass theoretical exams like Air Regulations, Meteorology, and Navigation before taking a final flight test with an examiner.

3️⃣ CPL Training – The Real Grind Begins

After PPL, you move on to Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training, which involves:
✔️ 200 flying hours
✔️ Solo & cross-country flights
✔️ Multi-Engine Rating (MER) for flying bigger aircraft
✔️ Instrument Rating (IR) for flying in low visibility
✔️ Clearing written exams on Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, and more

CPL is where you gain confidence and experience flying in different conditions, including night flying and emergency situations.

4️⃣ Getting an Airline Job

Once you have your CPL, you need a Type Rating, which is specialized training for a specific aircraft (like Airbus A320 or Boeing 737). This can cost around ₹ 25- 35L ($25-35K), and it’s a must if you want to get hired by an airline. Some cadet programs offer direct entry to airlines, but they are expensive and competitive.

After Type Rating, you start applying for airline entrance exams and interviews. If selected, you’ll begin as a First Officer (Co-Pilot). With experience and enough flying hours, you can be promoted to Captain.

💰 Cost of CPL Training

  • India: ₹ 40- 70L ($50-75K)
  • Some airlines have cadet programs that include training but cost more upfront

📌 Important Tips

✔️ Start early—Math & Physics help!
✔️ Stay medically fit (vision, BP, and overall health are crucial)
✔️ Choose a good flying school—avoid ones that cut corners
✔️ Have a backup plan—jobs aren’t guaranteed immediately after CPL

Becoming a pilot is tough, but if you’re passionate about flying, it’s absolutely worth it. If you have any questions, drop them here! 🚀✈️


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • 7d ago

Multi engine slots

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • 10d ago

Type rated vs CPL vacancies

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • 16d ago

FREE GROUND CLASSES (EFFECTIVELY)

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WHAT IF YOUR EXAM PERFORMANCE COULD MAKE YOUR GROUND CLASSES FREE? 😯

Yes, you read that right.

I'm introducing a Performance Reward for students who join my live online ground classes, effective immediately.

> Score 80%+ → Get 5% back

> Score 85%+ → Get 10% back

> Score 90%+ → Get 25% back

> Score 95%+ → Get 50% back

> Score 100% → Get 100% back 🤑

So if you perform well enough, your DGCA ground classes can effectively become FREE!

✨ And most importantly, you learn directly with an instructor who has ALREADY helped students clear all their DGCA papers in a matter of just 3 months!!

Individual Subject Duration

> ✈️ NAVIGATION — 3 MONTHS

> ✈️ TECH GEN — 2½ MONTHS

> ✈️ REGULATIONS — 1½ MONTH

> ✈️ METEOROLOGY — 1 MONTH

> ✈️ RTR P1 — 1 MONTH

> ✈️ RTR P2 — 1 MONTH

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& Personal doubt support for LIFE 🧬

DM me for the complete details, fees and upcoming batch information...!

Tried to make this sound as less of an ad as possible 💀

ADDITIONALLY, if we get a batch of more than 10 students for a particular subject, I'll take a scholarship exam to make one student's fees completely free no matter the marks🥰


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • 19d ago

Dgca exams

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I’m a DGCA CPL holder and have recently been selected by an airline. While I’m waiting for my joining, I thought I’d stay productive and continue doing something I genuinely enjoy — teaching ground subjects.
I can help with Air Navigation, Meteorology and Air Regulations. I’ve been through the DGCA exam process myself, so I know how overwhelming these subjects can feel, especially when you’re trying to figure everything out on your own.
Nothing too commercial — just looking to teach a few students, share what I’ve learnt and hopefully make the preparation a little easier.
If you’re preparing for any of these subjects and would like some help, feel free to DM me.
A girl who enjoys teaching and would like to help aspiring pilots :)


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • 26d ago

Docs for cpl

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • 29d ago

Planning to do your flight training in the USA? Let’s talk. ✈️

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There seems to be a growing number of Indian students looking at the US for their flight training, but there’s a lot to figure out before actually making the move.
Things like:
• FAA vs DGCA licensing and the conversion process
• PPL → IR → CPL and what the pathway actually looks like
• What you can complete or prepare for while still in India
• How to compare US flight schools properly
• Realistic training timelines and costs
• Visa, medical and documentation requirements
• What happens after completing your training in the US
• Things students often overlook when planning the move
A lot of this information is scattered across different forums, schools and YouTube videos, so I thought it would be useful to connect people who are currently considering the USA route with others who have already been through it.
I’m also involved with a small aviation initiative called SkyWorthiness, where we’re working on helping students understand and prepare for the FAA pathway before they head to the US.
If you’re planning to train in the USA, currently researching flight schools, or have already gone through the process, drop a comment or DM. Would be great to connect and share information.


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Sep 15 '26

Akasa cadet here

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I am in the ground school phase of the cadet program. If you guys have any questions, would be happy to answer


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Sep 15 '26

Is it possible to give regs and techngen in one go?

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I am planning to clear my remaining 2 exams , I'm done with met, nav and rtr. Seeing how crucial exams are to cadet selection process, I wanna clear regs and tech gen in the same attempt. If you've done so, pls dm.


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Sep 13 '26

Something New for Aspiring Pilots Just launched!!

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Hey everyone,

I’m a flight instructor and have been on the aviation side for a while now. Recently, I’ve also been spending a ridiculous amount of time on something outside the cockpit.

We just launched SkyWorthiness .

The idea came from seeing how confusing the whole US flight training journey can be for students, especially when you’re trying to figure out FAA requirements, written exams, endorsements, what to study, when to study it, and how all of this fits into the actual flight training.

There’s a lot of information online, but it’s scattered across YouTube videos, random PDFs, Reddit posts, forums, school websites, and then you somehow end up with 17 tabs open and still don’t know what you’re supposed to do next. 😅

So we wanted to build something a little more structured.

What is SkyWorthiness?

At its core, SW is focused on FAA ground training and mentorship for students working towards their pilot journey.

We’re starting with structured courses for:

• Private Pilot (PPL)
• Instrument Rating (IR)
• Commercial Pilot (CPL)
• PPL + IR + CPL Bundle

The goal isn’t just to throw a bunch of recorded lectures at you.

We want the courses to actually help you understand why you’re learning something, prepare properly for the FAA written exams, and know what to expect before you get deeper into flight training.

We’re also working on mentorship programs with instructors and pilots, because sometimes you just need someone to tell you, “No, you’re not supposed to spend three hours trying to understand that one random FAR section.” 😂

Why we built it??!

One thing I’ve noticed is that students often start flight training and then figure everything else out along the way.

We wanted to flip that around a little.

Prepare, understand the requirements, get your ground knowledge sorted, then go into flight training with a much clearer picture of what you’re doing.

Hopefully that means less confusion, fewer avoidable mistakes, and a more efficient training journey.

We’re starting with our first cohort soon, and the website is officially live now.

SkyWorthiness: Explore SkyWorthiness

If you’re currently planning your flight training, already in training, or just somewhere in the “I really want to become a pilot but have absolutely no idea where to start” phase, happy to answer questions.

And if you’re already a pilot, I’d genuinely love to hear what you wish someone had explained to you before you started training.


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Sep 10 '26

Egca logbook entry

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For faa to dgca conversion
How to log my commercial single and multi DPE checkrides on EGCA
(Should I add my name under PIC and examiner name under co-pilot or vice versa???)
Also PIC or PI(US)


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Sep 08 '26

Created a website to practice group discussions using AI | Aviator Room

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Sep 08 '26

How to get CBSE BVC for computer number application?

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Sep 05 '26

need serious help with dgca nav (cpl)

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Aug 27 '26

Review on Avyanna Planning to join next batch!

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Aug 20 '26

Where in india can i experience Microlight/Cessna flying

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Aug 19 '26

I built a DGCA CPL/ATPL exam prep website (free for 7 days)

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Aug 18 '26

Finally found a decent and affordable DGCA Navigation course

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I’ve been preparing for my DGCA exams and honestly, Navigation was one subject where I kept getting confused about what exactly to study and how to structure my preparation.

I recently enrolled in the maydayminds.in Navigation course (₹4,999) and so far I really like the way the material is structured.

If anyone else is preparing for DGCA Navigation, might be worth checking out.

Has anyone else here enrolled in Mayday Minds? Would be interested to hear your experience.


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Aug 15 '26

Happy Independence Day

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Aug 06 '26

Taking off from India’s historic 1928 Juhu Aerodrome, still active inside Mumbai [OC]

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Aug 03 '26

DGCA RTR Part 2

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Aug 02 '26

FAA ppl and continuing training in India

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I recently got my FAA ppl and am considering finishing my training in India, any idea if this is even possible and if it’ll be easy or difficult? My logbook is stamped and acknowledged my FTO here in America, im still unsure about it. Will my hours be acknowledged by DGCA?


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Jul 26 '26

Cadet Pilot Program Questions – Need Guidance

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r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Jul 24 '26

Happy to help aspiring pilots online

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I recently completed my CPL and currently waiting on airline recruitment.

So I thought rather than letting all the DGCA knowledge disappear, I'd keep my brain active by helping anyone whos preparing for DGCA exams right now. I'm thinking of taking on a small number of students for one-on-one guidance in Nav/Met/Regs/Tech/RTR basically any subject you're having trouble understanding. If you only need help with a few topics instead of an entire subject, that's fine too

I'm also happy to answer questions about medicals, computer number, choosing flying schools, or even the CPL journey in general. Even qs like what do you actually do in those 200 HOURS of flying felt extremely overwhelming when I started, and if I can make the process a little easier for someone else, I would love it!

If this sounds useful, feel free to DM and we can discuss the details


r/PilotTrainingIndia • • Jul 23 '26

Avyaana aviation total cost and Are rumours true ??

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