Becoming a pilot is good because it gives you so many fun things in life. If you love airplanes and always dream about flying, this job turns that dream into real life. Pilots can work in lots of areas like private planes, airlines and cargo flights or even rescue and firefighting missions.
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Kanishk Shukla
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Candidates can find the steps below:
Eligibility Check: Ensure your foreign license meets ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards.
DGCA Exam Application: Register on the Pariksha DGCA portal for the conversion exam.
Pass DGCA Exams: Candidates must clear Air Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, and Technical exams.
Medical Certification: Obtain a DGCA Class 1 Medical Certificate from an authorized medical center in India.
Flight Experience Verification: Submit flight logs to DGCA for validation.
Skill Test: Pass the DGCA Skill Test in India to demonstrate flying proficiency.
License Issuance: Once all criteria are met,
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Mani Sahni
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The difference between VFR (Visual Flight Rules) and IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) is as follows:
Feature | VFR (Visual Flight Rules) | IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) |
|---|---|---|
Navigation | Pilots navigate using external visual references (landmarks, horizon, etc.). | Pilots navigate using aircraft instruments without external visibility. |
Weather Conditions | Requires clear weather and visibility above set limits. | Can operate in poor weather, fog, clouds, and low visibility. |
Air Traffic Control (ATC) | Less ATC dependency; pilots have more freedom. | Requires continuous ATC clearance and monitoring. |
Altitude & Flight Planning | More flexible; follows specific altitudes in uncontrolled airspace. | Follows pre-planned routes and altitude assignments. |
Common Usage | Used for small aircraft, private flying, and short-distance flights. | Used for commercial airlines, long-haul flights, and bad weather conditions. |
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Parul Thapa
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An Indian CPL is valid in India but must be converted for international use. Countries like the USA, Canada, UAE, and Australia require license conversion exams and additional flight hours to validate an Indian CPL.
Many Indian pilots train abroad for better opportunities. It's essential to check each country's aviation authority (FAA, EASA, CASA, GCAA) for conversion requirements.
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Yatendra Pradhan
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To upgrade from CPL to ATPL, a pilot must accumulate 1,500 flight hours, including 500 hours of cross-country flying and specific multi-engine experience.
In addition to flight hours, pilots must pass DGCA ATPL theory exams, complete an Instrument Rating (IR), and undergo a Type Rating course for a specific aircraft. ATPL is required to become a Captain in commercial airlines.
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Loveleen Choudhury
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Instrument Rating (IR) is a qualification that allows pilots to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), meaning they can operate aircraft in low visibility, bad weather, and without visual references.
IR is mandatory for commercial pilots and is included in CPL training. It ensures pilots can handle adverse conditions and navigate using flight instruments alone.
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Jaya Shukla
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A Multi-Engine Rating (MER) is an additional certification that allows pilots to operate aircraft with more than one engine.
MER is not mandatory for a CPL, but most airlines prefer candidates with multi-engine training. It enhances job prospects and is essential for progressing to airline careers and ATPL certification.
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Aishwarya Rai
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Certain medical conditions can disqualify a candidate from obtaining a DGCA Class 1 Medical Certificate, which is mandatory for pilots.
Disqualifying conditions include heart diseases, epilepsy, severe diabetes, psychiatric disorders, color blindness, and hearing impairments. Candidates with controlled medical conditions can apply for a review, but conditions affecting cognitive or motor skills are generally not permitted.
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pradeep kumarSr. Section Engr(Design)
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The minimum entry age for PPL is 16 years. The minimum qualification required is 10th with proficiency in English as per ICAO standard. The course duration is about two months. So you can complete this before attaining the 17th years of age.
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pradeep kumarSr. Section Engr(Design)
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Entrance exam depends upon the flying college. However in asked college, no entrance exam for PPL. However you must be atleast 17 years old and good knowledge of English, both spoken and written is required. You must take a medical examination ( class-1&2).
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