BellGeospace DC3 flying in Indian airspace They came all the way from Canada to do some geological survey. Maybe someone can provide more insight. 5 0 replies
Are backpacks and laptops allowed at AeroIndia ? Hi ! I'm going to AeroIndia 2025 using a business pass. Wanted to check with people who have visited before, whether backpacks and laptops are allowed to be taken. Are there any other restrictions on what can be taken and what not ? 2 0 replies
DGCA EXAMS VAILDITY So what actually happens when your DGCA exam validity expires? Do you have to give them again if don't have license yet, or once you become a pilot you don't give them at all , I know you need to give ATPL but do I have to give ATPL exams in the that 5 year time frame? I have been curious about this for a long time but so far haven't found any definitive answers 1 2 replies
Try To understand Lately, I’ve seen enough students asking about the conventional pathway, and the way they ask clearly shows they don’t understand how airlines work. Let me give you a real example. Some of my batchmates, who started their journey before me, just got hired in an airline in India. They trained in one of the worst flight schools with bare minimum fees. Still, after waiting for around two years, they got in. Two of them failed the written exam, one was out in the interview, but sooner or later, they... 5 0 replies
How can I get a job in Airline from the CONVENTIONAL way? I know it's practically impossible to get the job immediately. According to my research, if I take some job as a flight instructor, I can rack up flying experience and get hired into an airline. What other jobs are there similar to these which I can use to rack up experience in india immediately after CPL? How much experience would I need to actually have a chance at being hired into an airline? And how long would it take approximately. 4 4 replies
17M - I want to become a pilot but i have a lot of questions PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTIONS IF YOU ARE A PILOT CURRENTLY - q1) How is the job market in india for pilots RIGHT now like is the employment ratio good q2) What are the actual (average) salaries for starting pilots and once your 5-6 years down the line q3) Is cadet better than conventional because i have no person in me relatives who is in this field It would be appreciated if you give honest answers and guide me. TYSM 2 2 replies
I'm currently studying in 10th and want to become a commercial pilot As far as my little research, there are 2 way to become: One is to become an airforce pilot, gain some experience and then retire to become a commercial pilot. The second is to go to an aviation academy, get a pilot licence and find a job. But according to what I found, it is EXTREMELY difficult to actually find a job after getting the license. Is that so? And if yes, how can I improve my chances of getting an actual job (if I get the license in... 4 2 replies
Air India Refund Nightmare: How Long Do We Have to Wait to Be Treated Fairly? Hey everyone, I wanted to share this frustrating experience I’ve had with Air India, and honestly, it’s left me angry and disheartened. On December 18, 2024, I was denied boarding for my Air India flight AI2981 (Delhi to Mumbai) because they overbooked the flight. Yeah, overbooked. After dealing with rude staff and a lot of running around, I was put on another flight and promised compensation of INR 38,000. Here’s where the real nightmare begins: * On **December 25**, I sent all the details they asked for—bank details, everything—so... 3 0 replies
Reviews about Pilot Training centre Florida (PTC) Has anyone trained at PTC Aviation Academy in Florida? I’m from India and looking to pursue my CPL. I’d like to know about their training quality, facilities, and if they provide support for DGCA license conversion. Any insights or experiences would be really helpful! 4 1 replies
Aero India 2025 - ADVA passes are now available. For those planning to attend the airshow without visiting the exhibit area, Air Display Viewing Area (ADVA) passes are now available online. These passes cost 1,000 per person, compared to the general visitor passes, which are 2,500 per person. 2 0 replies
Whats the catch for 100% Schoolarship at Pilot Training Institute (PTI) Indore? I recently heard about 100% Schoolarship for training for CPL including ground classes. They even claim to not ask for any penny even if you fail, all of this sounds too good to be true. Anyone who is doing training at this institute or has information about how good or bad this institute is? 4 2 replies
Fly 91's 3rd aircraft spotted at Toulouse. This 10 year old frame will be registered as VT-FID 3 1 replies
33M IT professional, want to become Pilot. Is it a good decision? Hi, I am 33M IT professional, well settled. Planning to become a pilot. Is it a good idea or there are things I need to consider. 2 5 replies