DGCA Ground Classes

Age - Minimum 17 years    Education- He or She shall have passed class 10th or it’s equivalent examination.

Medical - Class-II medical required

Theory Papers -
1) Composite (Air regulation, Air navigation, Meteorology)
2) Technical General
3) Technical Specific

Flying Hours - Minimum 40 Hrs
- Dual Flying 20hrs
- Solo Flying 10hrs (5hr cross country, 150NM)
- Dual Solo 10hrs

English Language Proficiency (ELP) Test- Minimum 4 Level

License Application Requirements :
1. Valid Class II medical
2. DGCA Papers clear - (Composite, Tech Gen, Tech Spec)
3. Minimum 40hrs Flying
4. English Language Proficiency (ELP) Test- Minimum 4 Level
PPL License Validity is - 10 years

Privileges of PPL :
- Fly an aircraft for personal use.
- You can carry passenger, but cannot charges for service.
- A Private Pilot License (PPL) is a Pilot license that allows a person to act As a pilot in command of an aircraft for non-commercial purposes. The PPL is basic and fundamental license in aviation and is the first step Towards commercial pilot license (CPL).

Age - Minimum age-18 years, Maximum age- 65 years    Education - 12th with Physics and Mathematics from recognised board.

Medical - Class-I medical required.

Theory Papers -
1. Aviation Meteorology
2. Air Regulations
3. Air Navigation
4. Technical General
5. Technical Specific
6. RTR

Flying Hours - Minimum 200 hrs.
- Dual flying - 100 hrs
- Solo flying - 100 hrs
- Solo cross country- 50 hrs
- Night flying - 10 hrs
- Instrument flying- 20 hrs
- Long Nav – 300 NM

License Application Requirements :
1. Valid Class- I medical
2. DGCA Six Papers
3. Minimum 200hrs flying
4. English Language Proficiency (ELP) Test- Minimum 4 Level
5. Simulator Training- Minimum 20 hrs.
CPL License Validity is 10 years

Privileges of CPL :
- Fly for remuneration (Charters, Airlines, Corporation Aviation).
- Carry passengers and cargo commercially.
- CPL Holder may act as Flight Instructor.

Age - Minimum age-21 years, Maximum age-65 years

Medical - Class-I medical required.

License - Valid CPL

Theory Papers -
1. Air Navigation
2. Aviation Meteorology
3. Radio Aids & Instruments
4. Air Regulations
5. Technical General
6. Flight Planning & Performance

English Proficiency - Level 4 Minimum

Flying Hours - Minimum 1500 hrs total includes :
- 500 hrs Multi Pilot Operated
- 250 hrs as PIC
- 200 hrs cross country
- 75 hrs instrument flying
- 100 hrs night flying

Privileges of ATPL :
- Act as captain on airline aircraft.
- Carry passenger, cargo and mail for remuneration.
- Domestic and international operation.
License validity is 10 years