The page will provide information on many things you should know as Pilots and Aviators . It also aims to gain the interest of non aviators and give them further insight into aviation.
English language proficiency for pilots in India
Introduction As per rules laid out by DGCA, an applicant of a Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes/ Helicopters), Commercial Pilot Licence ...
Where can you do your type rating in India
Introduction Through this write up I intend to talk about where can you get your type rating in India. After ...
Getting a Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s (Restricted) Licence
Introduction The Flight Radio Telephone Operator's (Restricted) License (FRTOL(R)), issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), allows individuals ...
Instrument rating- Helicopters India
So have you heard about Instrument rating?? Let me give you a brief idea about what it is. An instrument ...
Instrument rating requirements- Aeroplanes
Introduction So have you heard about Instrument rating?? Let me give you a brief idea about what it is. An ...
Why fuel is stored in the wings
Introduction A Boeing 747 with a typical amount of passengers and cargo tends to burn a little over a gallon ...
Application of Artificial intelligence in Aviation
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of the aviation industry, the integration of artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative ...
The Airbus C295 addition to Indian Airforce
Introduction India acquired 56 Airbus C295 aircraft in September 2021 to replace the (IAF) legacy AVRO fleet. The first 16 ...
The history of Cockpit
Introduction Do you know how the cockpit got its name?? The term is used to describe the place from where ...
List of DGCA approved Flying schools in India
Introduction How to choose out of the multiple flying schools in India?. This is one of the first question that ...
Exit Row Seating
Introduction Most of us are familiar with the emergency exit seats which is also called as the exit row seating ...
The Student Pilot License SPL
Introduction When I started into aviation, the first step I took is to do my medicals. But a prerequisite before ...
Class 1 medical initial/renewal tests
Close up of an airplane pilot equipment epaluetes with doctor's stethoscope, forms, medical and pilot certificate. Conceptual image of medical ...
Helicopter pilot- DGCA Detailed syllabus
Introduction So you have decided a life of adventure and fun. You have decided to become a helicopter pilot. But, ...
5 Questions you should ask before joining flying school
Introduction So you have pinpointed a flying school and the reviews on google are great. Their website seems legitimate and ...
How to become a flight instructor in India
Introduction In India, being a flight instructor is not a very common profession, but abroad, this is how many pilots ...
Flying training hour requirements for CPL DGCA
Introduction Any student who is going abroad for flying training, knows that he or she needs 200 hours of flying ...
How to become a Seaplane pilot in India
Introduction Seaplanes are widely used around the world, but in India, it hasn’t been able to see much light. However, ...
What is flying in VFR and IFR as per DGCA
Introduction When you think of flying, you often imagine a pilot sitting in a cockpit transfixed onto multiple instruments. In ...
A normal flight
Introduction Let me take you through a normal sortie in case of a helicopter pilot flying in India. I’m talking ...
Factors affecting aircraft performance
Introduction When we talk about performance, in simple terms it is how efficiently you can carry out an activity. But ...
Preflight checklist for pilots
Introduction If you have started your flying training, you might have already heard this acronym. But for those of you ...
Why don’t people want to become helicopter pilots??
Introduction “Helicopter pilots, Daredevils of the skies”,“Real pilots don’t need runways”. These are a few quotes that you normally hear ...
Indian Aviation outlook 2023
Indian aviation has shown tremendous resilience and potential by withstanding last 2 years of covid. 2022 was a revival year ...
DGCA class 1 medical application detailed guide
Introduction The first step to becoming a pilot, not only in India but anywhere in the world is medical. In ...
EGCA Login- How to create one
Introduction EGCA or e-governance of civil aviation marked the digitalisation in the processes of DGCA. DGCA launched this e-services platform ...
Scholarships for flying training 2022-23
Introduction To start off, we all know, to be a pilot is expensive. And good scholarships is the need of ...
A covid flying story- The Old Man
Covid flying- Introduction Covid flying has been the most worthwhile flying i have ever done. My name is Capt Sanjith ...
Cadet pilot program vs Conventional
Cadet Pilot Programme- Introduction Cadet pilot program is the general trend when it comes to flying training today. Lets dive ...
Flying training- Tips to save money
Flying training hack - Introduction Flying training is one of the most expensive courses to be in. On an average ...
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