Zero to CPL

One of the pre-requisites for entering aviation is making sure that you are Medically Fit to
Fly or not. So, first things first, get yourself medically tested from DGCA approved Medical
Examiner.
The list of such DGCA approved Doctors/Aero-Medical Examiners: (link)
You need to make an account on the eGCA portal : (link)
A typical Class 2 Medical Examination comprises of routine medical assessments such as :
Eye Check-Up (to ensure 6/6 Vision), Audiometry Test (to ensure clear and unambiguous
hearing), ECG, Chest X-Ray, Blood Tests, Urine Tests etc
If reports are normal, then the Doctor/AME provides you with a certification called as CA-35,
which acts as your temporary medical assessment certification until your actual medical
assessment arrives from DGCA (Delhi) itself
Once issued your Class 2 Medical Assessment is valid for a period of 2 years from the Date of
Examination.
Average Cost of Class 2 Medicals Assessment goes up to 10,000/- to 12,000/-

Computer Number is a unique identification number issued by DGCA. This number is treated as a Roll Number for you to apply for your DGCA Theory Papers or for any further correspondence with DGCA.
Now, how do we get this Computer Number? DGCA’s official website has a separate segment called Pariksha Portal: (link) which gives a User Manual describing step-by-step process for the issuance of Computer Number.
The Manual states that we need to have certain documents prior to applying (for example : 10 th and 12 th Marksheets, Board Verification Certificate, Aadhar Card, Pages of Log Book, Visa, Photo, Signature, etc)
NOTE: These documents should be uploaded on the Pariksha portal in certain dimensional specification and KB restrictions. So, make sure you do that in order to avoid rejection.
Once you apply for your Computer Number on Pariksha portal you will be issued with the same within a period of 45 days if, the documentation is in order.

There are 6 DGCA theory papers that are required to be cleared to become a Pilot in India. Namely Air Navigation, Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Technical General, Technical Specific, Radio Telephony Restricted.
At November Alpha Aviation Academy, we provide DGCA Ground Classes for the same. A brief introduction about each of these subjects is provided below.

Class 1 Medicals are required for CPL (Commercial Pilots Licence) in India.
They are more detailed form of Class 2 Medicals and comprise of additional medical checks (for example: a more detailed Audiometry test, Vision check, Blood tests, etc)
Class 1 Medical is valid for a period of 12 months from the date of examination.
Average Cost of Class 1 Medical Assessment goes up to 18,000/- to 20,000/-

The DGCA Flight Training for CPL is successful completion of 200 HRS. The bifurcation of the same is given below:
(a) minimum 15 HRS as PIC in preceding 6 months of Date of Application of Licence.
(b) minimum 20 HRS of Cross – Country as PIC of not less than 300 Nm, 2 full stop Landings at 2 different Aerodromes.
(c) more than 10 HRS of Instrument Time.
(d) more than 5 HRS of Flight Time by Night (including minimum 10 Take offs and Landings as PIC within preceding 6 months of Date of Application).
The Flight Training syllabus is approved by DGCA and involves manoeuvres like Take-off, Landing, Stalls, Steep-Turns, Emergency Procedures, etc. Flight Training can be either done in India or from any other country outside India provided they have a syllabus as per DGCA’s requirements.
We at November Alpha Aviation Academy help you with your Flight Training in India as well as abroad (countries like United States of America, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada). The details of which is given in the table below: (table)

‘Conversion’ is the process which a Pilot must go through if he/she has done their Flight Training from outside India (NOTE: For this a Pilot needs to have successfully completed his/her Flight Training as per the syllabus prescribed by DGCA).
The details of Conversion Process are as follows: (NOTE : Remember you need to complete following conditions within 6 months of the Date of Application) (a) Documents Requirement : A valid Class 1 Medical Assessment, all the necessary DGCA Theory Papers Cleared, RTR Part 1 & 2 Cleared for obtaining Flight Radio Telephony Operators Licence (FRTOL), etc. (b) Flying Requirement
General Flight Test by Day = 15 HRS PIC [Solo Flying] (Additional 5 HRS, if Instrument Rating is required)
General Flight Test by Night = 5 HRS [with 10 Take-Offs & Landings] as the sole manipulator of the aircraft.
250 Nm Cross-Country by Day with 1 full-stop Landing away from Departure Aerodrome.
120 Nm Cross-Country by Night, returning to Departure Aerodrome without landing elsewhere

After getting your CPL on a Single Engine aircraft, your next step will be learning how to fly bigger jets.
Type – rating allows you to do that
You can get type-rated on the aircrafts which the airlines have in their fleet or if you wish to join a Charter Company.
It is a 40 days to a 2 months course in which you go rigorous training to learn how to fly a jet.
It is all a Simulator Flying, no actual flying of an aircraft is done at this stage.
The Simulator gives you a ‘Hands-On’ experience to fly your big commercial jetsto fly yor big commercial jets.
For Type – Rating there are two options :
a) Either you get your Type – Rating done and wait for a job (15 – 17 lacs)
b) Or get a Job first and then get your Type – Rating done according to what the Airline requires. (We personally recommend this option)

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