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8 years ago
Guide-Level 13
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Guide-Level 13
Student Pilot License (SPL) & Private Pilot License (PPL) are intermediate stages of Commercial Pilot License Training.
You will be issued an SPL by the flying club after some hours of ground classes and an internal exam. Thereafter you shall become eligible to start flying training.
For becoming a commercial pilot, there is a specific eligibility criteria, which you should first be aware of. This is decided on what subjects have you taken in class 12th. It requires 50% marks in PCM to be a pilot. And, even if you have not opted for the same, then you can appear separately for
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Beginner-Level 2
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Beginner-Level 2
Thanks.
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8 years ago
Guide-Level 13
Further, you should be aware that you are medically fit to be a pilot, so I would suggest you to visit: http://www.dgca.nic.in/medical/medical-ind.htm and go to the class 2nd examiners tab
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8 years agoGuide-Level 14
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8 years agoGuide-Level 14
Here is an extract from the CASA Designated Aviation Medical Examiner's Handbook.
Professional Flight Crew and ATCs
For all professional flight crew and ATC: 6/9, corrected if necessary, in each eye separately. Additionally, the acuity must be 6/6 or better when tested with both eyes open.
Applicants with high refractive corrections (i.e. greater than +/-5 dioptres) should be advised of the possible complications, which may affect their vision, and of the implications for their aviation careers, particul
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8 years agoGuide-Level 14
It requires dedication, studies, and some personal sacrifices. You need to keep current all the time, so you have to keep studying throughout your entire career.
You will have simulator examinations every six months and every time you fly a new aircraft type. You also have to pass a medical examination every year.
Since I'm sure being good at any profession requires similar effort and dedication, I
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8 years ago
Guide-Level 13
Apart from the above two schools, all others take admission for CPL on direct entry basis.
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