The document outlines the requirements and training involved in becoming a pilot in India, detailing the different licenses such as Student Pilot License, Private Pilot License, and Commercial Pilot License. It covers essential topics like meteorology, air navigation, and regulations, while providing insights into the education prerequisites and testing involved. Additionally, it highlights the challenges and costs associated with a career in aviation, as well as the current job market outlook for pilots.

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2.  What are factors that help you in predicting
rain?
 Clouds (dark, low, thick), humidity level, wind , it is
also said that when there is a halo around the
moon there are chances of rain
 Know the difference between fog, mist, smog,
haze, frost, dew?
 Log onto the India Meteorological Department
website and check
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3.  Stratus
 Latin for “layer”
(Gray in colour, found in low,
coastal areas)
 Nimbus
 Latin for “rain-bearing”
(dark storm clouds that can be dangerous)
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4.  Cumulus
 Latin for “fluffy”
(like cotton balls)
 Cirrus
 Latin for “curl of hair”
(white and wispy)
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5. STUDENT PILOT LICENSE
(SPL): is mandatory to start
flying training
PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE
(PPL): 40 hours of flying +
exam by Directorate General
of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
COMMERCIAL PILOT
LICENSE (CPL): On
completion of 200 hours of
flying
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6. GROUND TRAINING: First 8-10 weeks of training
are spent getting trained in theory subjects [Post this
one gets a SPL]
SIMULATOR TRAINING: Before flying an actual
aircraft (with an instructor), cadets are trained on
single and multi-engine simulators for 10-20 hours
FLYING TRAINING: To finish 200 hours of flying

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•How to find the best and safest route from place
'A' to place 'B' (through maps and charts, calculation of
time and distance)
Air Navigation
•Basics of atmosphere, weather and reporting of
weather (study factors like winds, clouds etc. which
have effect on aviation and learn to interpret weather)
Meteorology
•Study of aerodynamics, systems (including
electrical, hydraulic, fuel etc), parts of aircraft and
engines
Air Frames &
Engines
•Deals with the law, rules and standard
procedures laid down by national regulatory
(DGCA in India)Air Regulations

8. Eligibility
•Min 55% in Math &
Physics
•English in Class XII
•Min age: 17 years
•National Institute
of Open Schooling
results accepted
•6/6 correctible
eyesight with
normal colour vision
Entrance
Exam
•For some
institutes, there is
a written exam, a
pilot aptitude test
and an interview
Test
Contents
•Written exam:
English, Maths,
Physics (10+2
level), Reasoning
and GK
•Pilot Aptitude Test:
held on the
computer to check
hand-eye
coordination,
ability to multitask
& numerical and
mental agility
Preparation
Required
•Sound knowledge
of Physics and
Math required
• Work on GK and
current affairs
•Basic knowledge of
Geography is
recommended
√
X
Science
Commerce
ArtsX
Medical Certificate by a DGCA approved
medical practitioner is essential

9. Eye for detail
Discipline
Multitasking
Work under pressure
Patience
Ability to stay calm
Team Player
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10.  Start rotating your left hand clockwise
 After 30 seconds, add anticlockwise
movement to your right hand
 Every 10th round, give your partner a high 5!
 And then solve the problem on the board
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11.  55x3 =
a) 155 b) 195 c)165 d)105
 107+193 =
a) 293 b) 300 c) 373 d) 397
 2358/6 =
a) 103 b) 393 c) 298 d) 408
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12. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (UP)
National Flying Training Institute, Gondia
Bihar Flying Institute, Patna
Nagpur Flying Club
Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics
International Aviation Academy (TN)
Amritsar Aviation Club
Patiala Aviation Club
Amber Aviation (Uttarakhand)
For the entire list, log onto
www.dgca.nic.in
US, UK Australia, Philippines and
New Zealand are popular markets

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•Body clock changes
•Expensive process
•Constant training &
spending for upgradation
•Mentally taxing
•Lack of jobs
• Thrill of flying
•Travel
•Salary
•Doesn’t require a degree

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Course in India and
Courses Abroad
(excluding cost of type rating)
Rs 30 – 40 Lakh
Rs 25 Lakh – 40 lakh
Entry Level
5 years into the profession
Senior Level
Good
Good
Very Good

15. Private
Airlines
(Domestic)
Flying
Academies
Helicopter/
Charters
Private
Airlines
(International)
Work for and
private jets and
charters that
carry out tasks
like casualty
evacuation,
surveys, Heli-
skiing, religious
tourism
You can work as
flying instructors
in a flying
academy after
obtaining your
CPL and
qualifying the
written exam

16. •Getting a pilot license is not equivalent to a
degree or a graduation
•Its like having a driving license
Not a degree or
a graduation
•After the CPL, one will have get ‘type rating’ –a
pilot is trained on a particular aircraft and
certified to fly the given aircraft eg: Airbus,
Boeing, ATR
Type Rating
•Many pilots are without a job these days. But
things are expected to improve
•Get a graduation degree for other options
Recession Hit

17. Do your own research.
www.dgca.nic.in
www.igrua.in
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