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What to study to Become a Pilot

Is flying through the sky your dream? Do you want to swirl around the clouds and glide over the mountains? Do aircraft fascinate you?<br><br>Yes? Then board the flight to success by pursuing a career as a pilot.<br><br>Pilots are the backbone of the aviation industry as they operate, manage and maintain aircraft. It is the most inspiring, rewarding, and expeditious career.<br><br>The aviation industry in India is thriving. It contributes $72 bn to its GDP and is the 3rd largest aviation market, offering various job opportunities.

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What to study to Become a Pilot

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  1. What to study to Become a Pilot Bangalorestudy.com

  2. How to become a Pilot? • To pursue a career as a pilot, you need to understand the eligibility to become a pilot, the qualification process, and the various levels of aviation courses. • Let's delve into all the essential details on how to become a pilot. • Eligibility to become a Pilot: • The candidates need to have the below-mentioned eligibility to become a pilot. • Educational Eligibility:Here are the educational qualifications on how to become a pilot after 12th: • Candidates should have completed their 10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board in the science stream with Physics and Mathematics as main subjects. • Furthermore, they should clear a pilot aptitude test. It tests abilities like reading the instruments, controlling actions, mental strength, taking swift decisions, and others.

  3. Physical Eligibility • Candidates should be medically fit in various criteria like eyesight, weight, height, etc. The eligibility remains the same irrespective of their gender. • Visual Acuity must be a minimum of 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in the other. It can be correctable to 6/6 for hypermetropia. • Candidates must not suffer from colour blindness. • In the Transport and Helicopter streams of the Short Service Commission, LASIK surgery for correction of vision is acceptable if carried out before the age of 20.  • The minimum height should be 162.5 cms with correlated weight. The sitting height must be a minimum of 81.5 cms and a maximum of 96 cms. • The Air Force Medical Authorities also evaluate candidates based on other medical criteria. For the commercial pilot, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has set specific physical requirements which are similar to the above.  • Entrance Exam: Indira Gandhi RashtriyaUran Academy (IGRUA), Airline Transport Pilots Licence (ATPL), Institutional Exams, etc.

  4. Pilot Courses in India • Student Pilot License (SPL) • EligibilityThe eligibility to get an SPL are as follows: • The trainee can not be less than 16 years old while filling up the application form for SPL.  • Must be medically fit in both physical and mental aspects. • The candidate should pass the oral exam conducted by the training institute. • Duration:Candidates have to complete a 6-month course to obtain the SPL.  • Course Details:An oral exam will be conducted by a delegate of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Students need to pass the exam to get a student pilot license.  • The Oral Exam is carried on the below topics: • Aircraft & Engines (General & Specific) • Air Regulation • Aviation Meteorology • Air Navigation

  5. Private Pilot License (PPL) • EligibilityThe eligibility to get a PPL are below: • The trainee can not be less than 17 years old while filling up the application form for PPL.  • The candidate should possess a Medical Assessment Certificate issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.  • Students must pass the flying and written test conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), New Delhi for PPL pilot courses in India. • Duration: • Duration of the course to obtain a PPL is 1 year.  • Course Details:Candidates need to achieve 40- 60 hours of flying time with a minimum of 40 hours, which should include 20 hours of solo flying. • They must also pass a written test to receive a PPL on the below subjects: • Aircraft & Engines (General & Specific) • Air Regulation • Aviation Meteorology • Air Navigation

  6. Commercial Pilot License (CPL) • EligibilityThe eligibility to get a CPL are below: • The trainee can not be less than 18 years old on the date of application issue for CPL. • The candidate should possess a Medical Assessment Certificate issued by the Air Force Medical Board (Central Medical Establishment, New Delhi, or Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore).  • Students must pass the flying and written test conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), New Delhi.  • Duration:The duration of the course to obtain a CPL is 3 years. • Course Details:The candidates need to achieve a minimum of 200 flying hours within a period of 5 years. • They must also pass a written test to receive a CPL on the below subjects: • Aircraft & Engines (General & Specific) • Air Regulation • Aviation Meteorology • Air Navigation • Radio Telephone (Oral & Practical) conducted by Wireless and Planning Coordination Wing, New Delhi.

  7. Aviation Training Institute • Several aviation training institutes in India offer various courses and guidance on how to become a pilot after 12th. • Here is a list of top aviation training institute: • Indira Gandhi RashtriyaUranAkademi (IGRUA), Rae Bareli • Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology (RAGAAT), Thiruvananthapuram • Government Aviation Training Institute (GATI), Bhubaneswar • Orient Flights Aviation Academy (OFAA), Mysore • Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology (TIAT), Mumbai • Ahmedabad Aviation and Aeronautics Limited (AAA), Ahmedabad • Banasthali Vidyapith Gliding and Flying Club (BVGFC), Tonk

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