Once you complete your DGCA Ground Subjects, the next step is Flight Training – the practical stage where you transform classroom knowledge into real flying skills.
View Training StepsYour first licence – allows you to start flying training.
Requirement: Class 2 Medical + DGCA exam
No flying hours yet
Learn the basics of flying.
40 hours minimum flying (dual + solo)
Skills: take-off, landing, basic maneuvers, short cross-country
Build hours & professional flying skills.
200 hours total flying (including PPL)
100 hrs Pilot-in-Command (solo)
20 hrs Cross-Country (long routes)
10 hrs Instrument Flying (real + simulator)
5 hrs Night Flying (10 take-offs & landings)
Final flying test by DGCA Examiner.
General flying, navigation, instrument check
You are now a Commercial Pilot Licence holder!
Eligible to join airlines as a First Officer
Pathway to Type Rating & Airline Jobs
Your dream of flying professionally takes shape step by step.
| Type of Flying | Minimum Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Flying (including PPL) | 200 hrs |
| Pilot-in-Command (PIC) | 100 hrs |
| Cross-Country PIC | 20 hrs |
| Instrument Flying | 10 hrs |
| Night Flying (PIC) | 5 hrs |
| PPL Requirement | 40 hrs |
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