Pilot / Flying training schools in Bangalore

Pilot Training Courses and Levels

Private Pilot Licence (PPL):

Purpose: Allows individuals to fly small aircraft for personal or recreational purposes.

Requirements: Basic flight training, medical examination, and passing written and practical tests.

Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL):

Purpose: Qualifies individuals to be paid for flying, including roles such as flight instructors, charter pilots, and aerial survey pilots.

Requirements: More advanced training than PPL, including additional flight hours, instrument training, and passing more rigorous written and practical tests.

Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL):

Purpose: The highest level of aircraft pilot certification, allowing individuals to act as a captain or first officer on commercial airlines.

Requirements: Extensive training, including advanced flight hours, instrument and multi-engine training, and passing comprehensive written, practical, and theoretical exams.

Instrument Rating (IR):

Purpose: Allows pilots to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), which is essential for flying in poor weather conditions.

Requirements: Additional training and testing focused on instrument navigation and procedures.

Multi-Engine Rating (MER):

Purpose: Qualifies pilots to operate aircraft with more than one engine.

Requirements: Specific training and testing on multi-engine aircraft operations.

Type Rating (TR):

Purpose: Specific to a particular aircraft type, required for pilots to operate certain aircraft models.

Requirements: Training and testing specific to the aircraft type.