India - the New Avenue for world class Commercial Pilot License Training
Flying in India has reached a whole new high with the growth of numerous commercial pilot license training academies. These flight training academies have brought together the seasoned flight instructors with years of industry experience, global standards of education, brand new training aircrafts and state-of-the-art facilities all at less than half the cost of a commercial pilot license course abroad.
Training students for commercial pilot license on Cessna 172 for single engine training and Piper Seneca for multi engine training, the flight training schools in India are leaving out no facility for providing world class pilot training to aspiring pilots in India. The in-house facilities of the aviation schools in India are at par with the schools abroad if not better. From advanced Simulator Training to world class education facilities the students who train for commercial pilot License in India are offered the very best both in terms of quality and value for money.
A few years ago most students who could afford to pay the exorbitant admissions fees charged by the aviation schools abroad were the only ones going to the west. It was also believed that the aviation training schools abroad are better that their Indian counterparts. Some years ago this might have been true however; the sweeping change across the dynamics of the industry as well as the transformation of the aviation infrastructure in India has led to a tremendous leap in quality and standard of training.
Indian aviation schools now offer top notch commercial pilot license training for all aspiring pilots. Cropping up all over the country the newly formed aviation training schools have earned all the necessary government licenses and guarantee to provide quality education that is at par with the west. Utilizing the finest equipment for commercial pilot license training, aviation schools in India are creating an avenue for incredible pilot training. Private companies and global entrepreneurs are investing in to flight training schools for building quality pilot training schools in India.
In the past few years aspiring pilots are joining Indian aviation schools for acquiring a commercial pilot license. Some of the aviation academies have seen a student growth rate of more than 60 percent per annum. This is indicative of the fact that the level of education and the facilities provided are up to the mark. India has certainly developed its standard in aviation education and the pilots who train for commercial pilot license here are considered to be amongst the best in the world.
Posted by Chimes Aviation Academy (http://www.caaindia.com)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
From a Nobody to a Pilot with Chimes Aviation Academy
From a Nobody to a Pilot
My last flight to Mumbai was a turning point in my life. No, not because it was hijacked or had an unexpected passenger hiding in the plane’s toilet, but because of my co-passenger, who was sitting beside me.
He was around 35 years, well built and one of the few people in the world who have ever challenged me vertically (well I am 6 feet 3 inches tall)! He claimed to have six packs, not of abs, but of kaju and badam and like yours truly, was very talkative. But what set him apart was the fact that he flew metallic birds and was a pilot with a renowned airline carrier.
With me always being in awe of planes and pilots, we hit off very well. We chatted throughout the journey about his job, his experiences and the thrill one gets from flying. Some more interaction told me that he was a byproduct of Chimes Aviation Academy (www.caaindia.com), which is one of the best pilot training academies in India.
Not divulging much into his bio-data, I managed to convince him to show me the cock pit, though it required a lot of persistence. But the marketer in me finally got the better of him. Once I entered the cock pit, I didn’t feel like getting out. It was an amazing experience. Two uniformed men sat there, with micro phones on and having access to so many different buttons. In my short life, I have managed to see many control rooms, but this was a different room altogether. Seeing the clouds right in front of you and guiding the plane like a spaceship was surely an experience which cannot be described in words.
The entire journey made me rethink my career path. From being among the lakhs of MBA aspirants following the herd, now I wanted to be among the few adventurers and become a pilot. With some more research, and a brief yet encouraging interaction with my pilot friend I found out that famed actor Kunal Kapoor was also a student at Chimes Aviation Academy. This motivated me further to join my co-passenger’s alma mater at Dhana in Madhya Pradesh.
My first day at Chimes Aviation Academy was an eventful one. Not only did I get my first session in flying, but also saw Jyoti Randhawa, the Indian Tiger Woods from close quarters (though I hope that our Tiger is tiger in only one sport). But then who followed him … any guesses? Chitrangda Singh, the Bollywood actor. Boy! She is beautiful, much prettier than what I saw on the idiot box. Apparently they both are constant visitors at Chimes Aviation Academy for sky diving.
In the next few days, I laid my hands on the ultimate flying machine, the Cessna 172. Though I had goose bumps initially, but then it was a smooth transition from land to air. The entire process was like flying to Pandora on an exploration of a whole new world. No wonder, Madam President was so eager to fly in the Indian skies.
Coming to the present, I have finished my training and obtained my Commercial Pilot License. My entire stay at Chimes Aviation Academy has been one of great learnings. Not only I have found life long friends, both in students and instructors, but I am now capable of flying any aircraft in the world. Thus, my competencies gained at the academy have landed me in a job with one of the leading international air carriers in the world.
Article written by a student who graduated as a Commercial Pilot License holder from Chimes Aviation Academy (http://www.caaindia.com)
My last flight to Mumbai was a turning point in my life. No, not because it was hijacked or had an unexpected passenger hiding in the plane’s toilet, but because of my co-passenger, who was sitting beside me.
He was around 35 years, well built and one of the few people in the world who have ever challenged me vertically (well I am 6 feet 3 inches tall)! He claimed to have six packs, not of abs, but of kaju and badam and like yours truly, was very talkative. But what set him apart was the fact that he flew metallic birds and was a pilot with a renowned airline carrier.
With me always being in awe of planes and pilots, we hit off very well. We chatted throughout the journey about his job, his experiences and the thrill one gets from flying. Some more interaction told me that he was a byproduct of Chimes Aviation Academy (www.caaindia.com), which is one of the best pilot training academies in India.
Not divulging much into his bio-data, I managed to convince him to show me the cock pit, though it required a lot of persistence. But the marketer in me finally got the better of him. Once I entered the cock pit, I didn’t feel like getting out. It was an amazing experience. Two uniformed men sat there, with micro phones on and having access to so many different buttons. In my short life, I have managed to see many control rooms, but this was a different room altogether. Seeing the clouds right in front of you and guiding the plane like a spaceship was surely an experience which cannot be described in words.
The entire journey made me rethink my career path. From being among the lakhs of MBA aspirants following the herd, now I wanted to be among the few adventurers and become a pilot. With some more research, and a brief yet encouraging interaction with my pilot friend I found out that famed actor Kunal Kapoor was also a student at Chimes Aviation Academy. This motivated me further to join my co-passenger’s alma mater at Dhana in Madhya Pradesh.
My first day at Chimes Aviation Academy was an eventful one. Not only did I get my first session in flying, but also saw Jyoti Randhawa, the Indian Tiger Woods from close quarters (though I hope that our Tiger is tiger in only one sport). But then who followed him … any guesses? Chitrangda Singh, the Bollywood actor. Boy! She is beautiful, much prettier than what I saw on the idiot box. Apparently they both are constant visitors at Chimes Aviation Academy for sky diving.
In the next few days, I laid my hands on the ultimate flying machine, the Cessna 172. Though I had goose bumps initially, but then it was a smooth transition from land to air. The entire process was like flying to Pandora on an exploration of a whole new world. No wonder, Madam President was so eager to fly in the Indian skies.
Coming to the present, I have finished my training and obtained my Commercial Pilot License. My entire stay at Chimes Aviation Academy has been one of great learnings. Not only I have found life long friends, both in students and instructors, but I am now capable of flying any aircraft in the world. Thus, my competencies gained at the academy have landed me in a job with one of the leading international air carriers in the world.
Article written by a student who graduated as a Commercial Pilot License holder from Chimes Aviation Academy (http://www.caaindia.com)
Monday, March 22, 2010
Private Pilot License Training – Fulfilling Dreams to fly with Chimes Aviation Academy
Private Pilot License Training – Fulfilling Dreams to fly an Aircraft
Pilot training is gaining a lot of interest and momentum these days especially among the aviation enthusiasts and hobby fliers who may wish to rent an aircraft and for those who own a personal aircraft. Owning an aircraft is no longer a symbol of status among the who’s who. Learning to fly one’s dream machine is what completes the whole package when it comes to flaunting one’s wealth. This has resulted in mushrooming of many aviation academies in India like Chimes Aviation Academy, which boasts of providing private pilot training on the much famed Cessna 172 and is also one of the best aviation academies in the country.
To become a private pilot, one has to obtain a Private Pilot License (PPL) which permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft privately (i.e. he does not fly an aircraft for any remuneration). The requirements to obtain the license are determined by the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO), but the actual implementation varies widely from country to country.
While undergoing training at an aviation academy, the student is given a Student Pilot License. Student Pilot License is given to those with 10+2 with science and aged at least 16 years should register at a flying club which is recognized by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India.
The second step is the Private Pilot License (PPL). PPL training includes sixty hours of flying of which about fifteen hours are dual flights, that is accompanied by the flight instructor and at least 30 hours of solo flights apart from five hours of cross-country flying. This makes one eligible for the Private Pilot License exam. The prescribed age for appearing for this exam is 17 years and an educational qualification of 10+2 along with a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by the Armed Forces Central Medical Establishment (AFCME).
Although there are various types of aircraft, many of the principles of pilot training have common techniques. All pilot training courses consist of some combination of theoretical learning conducted on the ground and practical exercises conducted in the air. Initial pilot training is often conducted in specialized training aircraft (most aviation academies use Cessna 172), which are designed for benign handling characteristics and lower costs compared to the aircraft which the pilot concerned is ultimately aiming to fly.
Aviation academies train an individual on the various skills required to fly an aircraft. It teaches a pilot the process of flying an aircraft through the air with proper direction and control. It also teaches the students to understand the weather forecasts.
Private pilot training program mainly require high level of innovative mind capabilities and great aptitude skills. This supports the candidate to get the concept in an easy manner.
However, with such busy and fast paced life, many passionate fliers do not get time to fulfill their dream. Thus Chimes Aviation Academy has come up with a Cruiser (Executive PPL) programme which enables the student to pursue flying with a convenient, personalized over the weekend schedule. The schedule is designed to make the student a Private Pilot License holder in just nine weekends. Currently, Chimes Academy has Bollywood actors Kunal Kapoor and Chitrangda Singh and ace golfer Jyoti Randhawa as its students.
Pilot training is gaining a lot of interest and momentum these days especially among the aviation enthusiasts and hobby fliers who may wish to rent an aircraft and for those who own a personal aircraft. Owning an aircraft is no longer a symbol of status among the who’s who. Learning to fly one’s dream machine is what completes the whole package when it comes to flaunting one’s wealth. This has resulted in mushrooming of many aviation academies in India like Chimes Aviation Academy, which boasts of providing private pilot training on the much famed Cessna 172 and is also one of the best aviation academies in the country.
To become a private pilot, one has to obtain a Private Pilot License (PPL) which permits the holder to act as the pilot of an aircraft privately (i.e. he does not fly an aircraft for any remuneration). The requirements to obtain the license are determined by the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO), but the actual implementation varies widely from country to country.
While undergoing training at an aviation academy, the student is given a Student Pilot License. Student Pilot License is given to those with 10+2 with science and aged at least 16 years should register at a flying club which is recognized by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India.
The second step is the Private Pilot License (PPL). PPL training includes sixty hours of flying of which about fifteen hours are dual flights, that is accompanied by the flight instructor and at least 30 hours of solo flights apart from five hours of cross-country flying. This makes one eligible for the Private Pilot License exam. The prescribed age for appearing for this exam is 17 years and an educational qualification of 10+2 along with a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by the Armed Forces Central Medical Establishment (AFCME).
Although there are various types of aircraft, many of the principles of pilot training have common techniques. All pilot training courses consist of some combination of theoretical learning conducted on the ground and practical exercises conducted in the air. Initial pilot training is often conducted in specialized training aircraft (most aviation academies use Cessna 172), which are designed for benign handling characteristics and lower costs compared to the aircraft which the pilot concerned is ultimately aiming to fly.
Aviation academies train an individual on the various skills required to fly an aircraft. It teaches a pilot the process of flying an aircraft through the air with proper direction and control. It also teaches the students to understand the weather forecasts.
Private pilot training program mainly require high level of innovative mind capabilities and great aptitude skills. This supports the candidate to get the concept in an easy manner.
However, with such busy and fast paced life, many passionate fliers do not get time to fulfill their dream. Thus Chimes Aviation Academy has come up with a Cruiser (Executive PPL) programme which enables the student to pursue flying with a convenient, personalized over the weekend schedule. The schedule is designed to make the student a Private Pilot License holder in just nine weekends. Currently, Chimes Academy has Bollywood actors Kunal Kapoor and Chitrangda Singh and ace golfer Jyoti Randhawa as its students.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
CPL (Commercial Pilot License) at Chimes Aviation Academy
CPL (Commercial Pilot License) in India
Aviation has become one of the most sought after sector for jobs in India specifically the Commercial Pilot industry. Almost a decade back pursuing a degree in CPL or commercial pilot license was far tougher as the lack of good aviation schools along with the extremely high admission fees deterred young aspirants from taking up CPL training for a career as a pilot.
The rise of globalization coupled with liberal policies of expansion and investment have opened up the markets in India to new players that are willing to put in the adequate finances for setting up a world class aviation training academy. Not only are these new pilot training schools incorporating better facilities, brand new planes and experienced flight instructors into their structure but they are diversifying their services to include a range of aviation related activities and courses. Currently a number of aviation academies in India are offering commercial pilot license training along with private pilot license, flight instructor program and sky diving. CPL in India has come of age and is regarded by pilot world as one of the best in the world.
From IGRUA sponsored by the government to privately owned Yash Air, Amber Aviation and Chimes Aviation Academy, India now has a number of flight training schools that offer CPL courses that are at par with the world. However even though the CPL training provided here is not the only aspect that makes pursuing pilot training in India a viable option. Apart from the fact that the standards adhered to here are probably the most stringent in the world the CPL courses offered here are immensely cost-effective as well. Pursuing a CPL training course abroad turns out to be quite expensive and can cost anywhere from 35 to 50 Lakh rupees whereas the CPL courses provided in India run up to a maximum of 18 Lakh rupees. This cost includes the residential as well as food expenses incurred over the year that are charged as additional costs in the west which drastically increases the cost of the CPL course as a whole.
All these factors together play a vital role in influencing the student demographic in India in taking up CPL courses in schools that offer pilot training at home. Although the downturn in the economic conditions all over the world caused student aspirants to become apprehensive of taking up pilot as a career as the aviation industry had drastically reduced new hires. However the worst period in aviation is over and now the current trends along with analyst reports state that most private airlines in India are all set to expand and increase the number of planes they have functioning. This would directly impact the number of jobs available for pilots.
Aware of this fact that the downturn in aviation is not going to last forever and the fact that the industry is already showing positive signs of growth aviation academies in India are rolling out better CPL courses that offer a number of facilities to students who want to take up pilot as a career.
Chimes Aviation Academy located in Dhana, Madhya Pradesh is one of the newest pilot training schools to be launched in India. Boasting a fleet of brand new training planes along with the state of the art facilities, Chimes Aviation Academy along with several others including Amber Aviation and Yash Air are improving their facilities and offering more efficient and cost-effective courses for CPL training.
India has now become a hotbed for great pilot training through world class facilities and effective CPL courses.
Aviation has become one of the most sought after sector for jobs in India specifically the Commercial Pilot industry. Almost a decade back pursuing a degree in CPL or commercial pilot license was far tougher as the lack of good aviation schools along with the extremely high admission fees deterred young aspirants from taking up CPL training for a career as a pilot.
The rise of globalization coupled with liberal policies of expansion and investment have opened up the markets in India to new players that are willing to put in the adequate finances for setting up a world class aviation training academy. Not only are these new pilot training schools incorporating better facilities, brand new planes and experienced flight instructors into their structure but they are diversifying their services to include a range of aviation related activities and courses. Currently a number of aviation academies in India are offering commercial pilot license training along with private pilot license, flight instructor program and sky diving. CPL in India has come of age and is regarded by pilot world as one of the best in the world.
From IGRUA sponsored by the government to privately owned Yash Air, Amber Aviation and Chimes Aviation Academy, India now has a number of flight training schools that offer CPL courses that are at par with the world. However even though the CPL training provided here is not the only aspect that makes pursuing pilot training in India a viable option. Apart from the fact that the standards adhered to here are probably the most stringent in the world the CPL courses offered here are immensely cost-effective as well. Pursuing a CPL training course abroad turns out to be quite expensive and can cost anywhere from 35 to 50 Lakh rupees whereas the CPL courses provided in India run up to a maximum of 18 Lakh rupees. This cost includes the residential as well as food expenses incurred over the year that are charged as additional costs in the west which drastically increases the cost of the CPL course as a whole.
All these factors together play a vital role in influencing the student demographic in India in taking up CPL courses in schools that offer pilot training at home. Although the downturn in the economic conditions all over the world caused student aspirants to become apprehensive of taking up pilot as a career as the aviation industry had drastically reduced new hires. However the worst period in aviation is over and now the current trends along with analyst reports state that most private airlines in India are all set to expand and increase the number of planes they have functioning. This would directly impact the number of jobs available for pilots.
Aware of this fact that the downturn in aviation is not going to last forever and the fact that the industry is already showing positive signs of growth aviation academies in India are rolling out better CPL courses that offer a number of facilities to students who want to take up pilot as a career.
Chimes Aviation Academy located in Dhana, Madhya Pradesh is one of the newest pilot training schools to be launched in India. Boasting a fleet of brand new training planes along with the state of the art facilities, Chimes Aviation Academy along with several others including Amber Aviation and Yash Air are improving their facilities and offering more efficient and cost-effective courses for CPL training.
India has now become a hotbed for great pilot training through world class facilities and effective CPL courses.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Pilot Training in India - Chimes Aviation Academy
CPL Start-up at Chimes Aviation Academy
CPL Start-up course at Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA) first of its kind preliminary pilot training course aimed at young aspirants who would want to understand nuances of being a pilot training in a practical scenario. Aim of this course is to enable aspiring pilots to test their aptitude for being a pilot & become eligible to appear for CPL (Commercial Pilot license) examination
Educational Qualification You can join this course at CAA while studying in class X or above. However for grant of CPL license eligibility is Class XII with Physics & Maths
Medical Basic health fitness, for regular CPL course Class II is mandatory and for grant of CPL license Class I is mandatory
Age 16 years and above (Please note for grant for CPL license you should be 18 years old on date of issue of license)
Other Adequate competency in English Language
Aviation Qualification NIL
Course Overview
Course Type Full Time
Duration 60 days
Induction Time Every month
Curriculum Overview
1. Complete Ground Training to facilitate issue of a Student Pilot License (SPL). This would include SPL exam, which would be conducted at CAA at Dhana. Ground studies would also include preparatory notes which would help you for your PPL (Private Pilot License)/CPL written exams
2. 15 hours of dual flying on brand new Cessna 172 equipped with Garmin 1000 Glass cockpit
3. Glass Cockpit training on PC based simulator
4. Course books for SPL & flying kit
5. Facilitation in obtaining Computer number from DGCA
6. Class I & Class II Medical facilitation
7. Access to CAA library during the course duration
Posted by Chimes Aviation Academy (http://www.caaindia.com)
CPL Start-up course at Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA) first of its kind preliminary pilot training course aimed at young aspirants who would want to understand nuances of being a pilot training in a practical scenario. Aim of this course is to enable aspiring pilots to test their aptitude for being a pilot & become eligible to appear for CPL (Commercial Pilot license) examination
Educational Qualification You can join this course at CAA while studying in class X or above. However for grant of CPL license eligibility is Class XII with Physics & Maths
Medical Basic health fitness, for regular CPL course Class II is mandatory and for grant of CPL license Class I is mandatory
Age 16 years and above (Please note for grant for CPL license you should be 18 years old on date of issue of license)
Other Adequate competency in English Language
Aviation Qualification NIL
Course Overview
Course Type Full Time
Duration 60 days
Induction Time Every month
Curriculum Overview
1. Complete Ground Training to facilitate issue of a Student Pilot License (SPL). This would include SPL exam, which would be conducted at CAA at Dhana. Ground studies would also include preparatory notes which would help you for your PPL (Private Pilot License)/CPL written exams
2. 15 hours of dual flying on brand new Cessna 172 equipped with Garmin 1000 Glass cockpit
3. Glass Cockpit training on PC based simulator
4. Course books for SPL & flying kit
5. Facilitation in obtaining Computer number from DGCA
6. Class I & Class II Medical facilitation
7. Access to CAA library during the course duration
Posted by Chimes Aviation Academy (http://www.caaindia.com)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Be a Pilot with Chimes Aviation Academy
Admission Process
Application for any course at Chimes Aviation Academy starts by filing an online application form and submitting a duly signed copy of same along with application fees and requisite documents.
How to Apply
Steps for Submission of an on-line application form:
If you are not a registered member, you need to create a login Id to apply online. To register for a Login ID:
1. Visit the ‘Apply Now’ section of the website and select the course that you would like to apply for.
2. Once the course is selected, a Students Application Form (SAF) number is generated, you would be directed to the login page where your user name would be your SAF number and email ID as provided by you would be your password.
3. Login with these details and you can start filing your form now. You can save a form and fill it as per your convenience. Once you have completed the form and checked the details, you submit the form by clicking the "submit" button. Once a form is submitted you cannot make changes to that form. In case you need to make any changes you will have to fill a fresh form.
4. Once a form is successfully submitted, CAA will acknowledge your submission and if your details match up the qualification requirements ( as mentioned against each course ), a PDF copy of your filled form is sent back to you, which you need to sign and attach documents as mentioned in the mail of successful application.
Posted by Chimes Aviation Academy (http://www.caaindia.com)
Application for any course at Chimes Aviation Academy starts by filing an online application form and submitting a duly signed copy of same along with application fees and requisite documents.
How to Apply
Steps for Submission of an on-line application form:
If you are not a registered member, you need to create a login Id to apply online. To register for a Login ID:
1. Visit the ‘Apply Now’ section of the website and select the course that you would like to apply for.
2. Once the course is selected, a Students Application Form (SAF) number is generated, you would be directed to the login page where your user name would be your SAF number and email ID as provided by you would be your password.
3. Login with these details and you can start filing your form now. You can save a form and fill it as per your convenience. Once you have completed the form and checked the details, you submit the form by clicking the "submit" button. Once a form is submitted you cannot make changes to that form. In case you need to make any changes you will have to fill a fresh form.
4. Once a form is successfully submitted, CAA will acknowledge your submission and if your details match up the qualification requirements ( as mentioned against each course ), a PDF copy of your filled form is sent back to you, which you need to sign and attach documents as mentioned in the mail of successful application.
Posted by Chimes Aviation Academy (http://www.caaindia.com)
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