How can I become a pilot?

In order to be a commercial pilot you must have completed your Class XII under the 10+2 system or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and Physics. Training in commercial flying can be taken with Flying clubs, the Rashtriya Udan Academy, Private Flying academies. The training goes through 3 stages of licence. The licences have to be procured in the following order: - Student Pilot Licence (SPL) - Private Pilot Licence (PPL) - Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) - After Class XI/XII (with PCM) students can apply for the SPL. - On passing Class XII(PCM) they may enroll for the next licence -PPL. - On getting the PPL training begins for CPL. Details of the Licences: Student pilot licence can be taken at flying clubs in every State . It is a theory exam. Eligibility - Age of 16 years minimum and pass in Class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee is required. Selection - Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month. Candidates have to enroll a month before the examination. Selected candidates go through a medical test and the Pilot Aptitude Test. Private pilot licence is a practical training. A total of 60 hours of flying is needed of which 20 hours minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.There is a theory examination also. Commercial pilot licence requires flying training for 190 hours to complete 250 hours of flying.

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