Government Flying Training School

The CPL is 24 months duration course at GFTS, Bangalore. The eligibility criteria for Commercial Pilot License (CPL):
1. Age :- Min Age 17 Yrs.
2. Educational qualification :- 10 + 2 Passed with Physics and Maths from recognized board or equivalent.
3. MEDICAL FITTNESS :- Should possess good physique /eye sight and should be medically fit as per the standards laid down in the Indian Aircraft Rules. Candidates are required to undergo Medical Examination with a DGCA approved Medical Practitioner / Medical Board and found fit. Fitness is subject to the assessment by the Director General of Civil Aviation New Delhi.
Admission procedure :- Applications for admission to CPL / PPL Course to be deposited in person at GFTS by the candidate and has to appear for a Written Test Interview Pilot aptitude test and Medical Class-II before the final admission.
Course fee:-
Packages offered: - CPL with Cessna 172 P/S endorsement only : 20 /21 Lakhs :20 /21 Lacs. This package includes admission charges and charges for conduct of theoretical l/ground classes and Flight Training.
Mode of payment: - For CPL 06 lacs at the time of admission, rest amount to be paid in 03 more installments after every 03 months.

Initially, one obtains a student pilot license (SPL) from a government sponsored flying club in the country. The minimum eligibility sponsored for the SPL is matriculation examination and age should be above 16 years. An oral examination has to be taken in subjects related to aviation. Before being permitted to start flying, one must acquire a private pilot license (PPL). Flying includes overall 60 hours of flying with cross-country and solo flying. In additional individuals have to pass theoretical examinations in subjects like air regulations, air navigations, aviation meteorology and aircraft engines. A commercial pilot license (CPL) can be obtained only after acquiring a PPL. Flying clubs are equipped to provide a practical complement of the training for the CPL, which includes a further 190 hours of flying experience. 1. Student Pilot License (SPL) This is an examination conducted by flying clubs in every State and covers papers in Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation Air Technical. It is a theory exam. . Eligibility : Age of 16 years minimum and pass in class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee of Rs.10, 000 is required. 2. Selection: Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month, candidates go through a medical test. Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME), Subroto Park,New Delhi and Institute of Aviation Medicine(IAM), Vimanpura Bangalore, are the final authorities for medical fitness. After medical clearance the candidate gets the SPL. Candidates are also required to pass the Pilot Aptitude Test. 2. Private pilot license (PPL).After getting the SPL the candidate accompanied by the flying instructor proceeds for initial flying training. This is a dual flight, where the instructor or trainer accompanies the learner to teach him the practical aspect of flying. Then the candidate gets his first independent flight normally after about 15 Hour of dual flying. This includes cross country flying. A total of 60 Hours of flying is needed.

Yes, you are eligible. GFTS has an average student intake of 20-25 per batch for both programs (CPL and PPL). The duration of CPL course is approximately 24 months which includes compulsory minimum flying requirement of 200 hours.Yes you are eligible. The eligibility criteria for CPL is as under.
Eligibility for CPL:-
1. Min Age 17 Yrs.
2. 10 + 2 Passed with Physics and Maths from recognized board or equivalent.
3. 200 hours flying training followed by passing practical and written exams.
4. Duration 24 months.
5. No maximum age but not advisable for candidates above 35 years due to cut off age for airline recruitment.
5. Medical fitness :- Should possess good physique /eye sight and should be medically fit as per the standards laid down in the Indian Aircraft Rules. Candidates are required to undergo Medical Examination with a DGCA approved Medical Practitioner / Medical Board and found fit. Fitness is subject to the assessment by the Director General of Civil Aviation New Delhi.
Applications for admission to CPL / PPL Course to be deposited in person at GFTS by the candidate and has to appear for a Written Test Interview Pilot aptitude test and Medical Class-II before the final admission.