Which one should I prefer for pilot training: Bombay Flying Club or Madhya Pradesh Flying Club (MPFC) and why?

The Bombay Flying Club is the oldest flying club in India and is the same flying club where Mr. JRD Tata, India's first commercial pilot, got his flying license from. Currently located in Dhule, 100 kms north of Nashik, it has its own airstrip and boasts a variety of aircrafts and a control tower as well as state of the art flight simulators and classrooms for teaching students the ground part required to become a commercial pilot. Currently, under the excellent guidance of Capt. JP Sharma, it is capable of holding at least 60 students at a time and flying is done pretty fast over there with a plethora of airports nearby to carry out training cross country flights. Even the Madhya Pradesh Flying School, or MPFC as we call it, located in Indore, is a very decent flying school operating since the 50s. They as well have a good fleet of aircrafts for conducting training flights. Both flying schools are good in their own terms and prices at BFC are a bit cheaper than that of MPFC. Choosing a flying school is a personal choice and one could go for a flying school which is closer to home and that suits his/her financial needs. I would suggest the Bombay Flying Club as I have personally flown under the command of Capt. JP Sharma and highly recommend his knowledge of avionics and the Garmin G1000 GPS glass cockpits.

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The Bombay Flying Club is the birthplace of aviation in India since 1928.This prestigious institute has played a leading role in the history of aviation, In India. The Institute of THE BOMBAY FLYING CLUBS offers admission to a Three Year Degree Course leading to the award of B.Sc. (Aviation) The degree of the University of Mumbai to all persons who have attained the age of seventeen (17) years and who have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (HSC) conducted by Maharashtra State Board of Secondary Education or any other Examination recognized as equivalent having passed in Physics and Mathematics. MPFC was on October 9, 1951, when the club came into existence. The Club has set numerous records among all the Flying Clubs ever since the beginning of its operations in August 1955. For over 24 years, from 1958 to 1982, the club successfully maintained and operated aircraft belonging to Madhya Pradesh State Government. Both the institutes are equally good. Bombay Flying has a good brand name and is well established one. It’s slightly better than MPFC.

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Both flying clubs are equally good, quality of training wise. But one should select by considering following factors at the time of admission: 1. Cost per flying hours. 2. Current Aircraft: Student ratio. 3. Current status of the flying club. etc.

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Hello, Bombay flying club is perhaps the oldest such institute in the country. It is based in Juhu in Mumbai. Many legends associated with Aviation in India are its alumni. Its impeccable pedigree gives a lot of confidence to anybody who enters this hallowed flying club. Madhya Pradesh flying club was set up just after Independence and specifically after formation of Madhya Pradesh. It's located in the Industrial hub of Madhya Pradesh, Indore. It used to maintain aircraft owned by the state government. This also has a great history of offering its services to IAF during conflicts in 1965 as well as 1971. The fees charged by both are at almost similar levels. However, I would give my vote to Madhya Pradesh flying club since it is here that a student can hope to finish his minimum flying hours of training as mandated by DGCA pretty early as compared with Bombay flying club. This is do since weather of Mumbai as well as restricted flying space does not allow it to have many days of flying.

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HI, I would recommend The Bombay Flying Club. The Bombay Flying Club is the birthplace of aviation in India since 1928.This prestigious institute has played a leading role in the history of aviation, In India. Late Mr. J.R.D.Tata the father of aviation in India was first to obtain the pilot's license in February 1929 from The Bombay Flying Club. The Bombay Flying Club has a unique distinction of being the only flying club in the world, which undertook the cross-country International flight from Bombay to Landon & back with four tiger Moths participating in it, in the 1930s. Living legend Mrs. Rabia Futehally was the first women pilot of India to obtain Private Pilot Licence from the Bombay Flying Club. Now she is the member of the managing committee of this institute. A member of this flying club R. Levy indigenously manufactured an aircraft which was named Monsoon. It successfully flew over 50 hours. Another member Rev. Father Constantine was the first person to fly an illuminated aircraft at night for advertisement purpose over Bombay. The Bombay Flying Club is based at the western end of Juhu aerodrome which is approximately at the center of the Mumbai city. The Bombay Flying Club has been built to standards of comfort and convenience which surpass other training centers and provide each student with adequate space to focus on their studies in all respect theoretical & practical. The Bombay Flying Club is renowned for its professionalism. It has trained aircrew who are now working as captains & engineers for domestic & international airlines such as Indian Airlines, Air India, Sahara, Jet Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates as well as thousands of private pilots & engineers.

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As you have asked a very specific question mentioning the names of just two flying clubs, so let me limit myself in explaining pros and cons of only these two flying schools. The Bombay Flying Club is the birthplace of aviation in India since 1928.This prestigious institute has played a leading role in the history of aviation in India. Late Mr.J.R.D.Tata the father of aviation in India was first to obtain the pilot's license in February 1929 from The Bombay Flying Club. The Bombay Flying Club has a unique distinction of being the only flying club in the world, which undertook the cross-country International flight from Bombay to Landon & back with four tiger moths participating in it in 1930s. MPFC: It was on October 9, 1951, when the club came into existence. The Club has set numerous records among all the flying clubs ever since the beginning of its operations in August 1955. For over 24 years, from 1958 to 1982, the club successfully maintained and operated aircraft belonging to Madhya Pradesh State Government. In the face of aggression in 1962, the club trained Indian Air Force Pilots for their initial flying. Once again during the 1971 aggression, the club offered services of its aircraft and maintenance staff to Indian Air Force. The club started its satellite base at Bhopal in 1958 to train candidates and also provide services to Madhya Pradesh State Government. Fees Charged in MPFC: a. Single engine Cessna 152A @ Rs.8,500/- per hour. b. Single engine Cessna 172R @ Rs.9,500/- per hour. For Bombay Flying Club also, the fee is approximately same as that of MPFC. The Bombay Flying club is an approved institute by The Director General Of Civil Aviation (government. of India) for imparting training to Pilots. The club has a fleet of PIPER PA18, Cessna 152A, Cessna 172, Cessna172R (Glass Cockpit-like Airlines aircraft cockpit)-Single Engine & Seneca (Twin Engine) Aircraft. We also have a DGCA approved Synthetic Simulator (ELITE) for single engine & multi-engine flying training. Address: The Bombay Flying Club Juhu Aerodrome, Opp. Nanavati Hospital, S.V.Road, Vile Parle-(W). Mumbai-400 056 The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club Ltd., Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Civil Aerodrome, Indore -452005(M.P.) Mail: mpfc_admn@rediffmail.com Decide wisely and then proceed to the flying club for your training.

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As you have asked a very specific question mentioning the names of just two flying clubs, so let me limit myself in explaining pros and cons of only these two flying schools. The Bombay Flying Club is the birthplace of aviation in India since 1928.This prestigious institute has played a leading role in the history of aviation in India. Late Mr.J.R.D.Tata the father of aviation in India was first to obtain the pilot's license in February 1929 from The Bombay Flying Club. The Bombay Flying Club has a unique distinction of being the only flying club in the world, which undertook the cross-country International flight from Bombay to Landon & back with four tiger moths participating in it in 1930s. MPFC: It was on October 9, 1951, when the club came into existence. The Club has set numerous records among all the flying clubs ever since the beginning of its operations in August 1955. For over 24 years, from 1958 to 1982, the club successfully maintained and operated aircraft belonging to Madhya Pradesh State Government. In the face of aggression in 1962, the club trained Indian Air Force Pilots for their initial flying. Once again during the 1971 aggression, the club offered services of its aircraft and maintenance staff to Indian Air Force. The club started its satellite base at Bhopal in 1958 to train candidates and also provide services to Madhya Pradesh State Government. Fees Charged in MPFC: a. Single engine Cessna 152A @ Rs.8,500/- per hour. b. Single engine Cessna 172R @ Rs.9,500/- per hour. For Bombay Flying Club also, the fee is approximately same as that of MPFC. The Bombay Flying club is an approved institute by The Director General Of Civil Aviation (government. of India) for imparting training to Pilots. The club has a fleet of PIPER PA18, Cessna 152A, Cessna 172, Cessna172R (Glass Cockpit-like Airlines aircraft cockpit)-Single Engine & Seneca (Twin Engine) Aircraft. We also have a DGCA approved Synthetic Simulator (ELITE) for single engine & multi-engine flying training. Address: The Bombay Flying Club Juhu Aerodrome, Opp. Nanavati Hospital, S.V.Road, Vile Parle-(W). Mumbai-400 056 The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club Ltd., Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Civil Aerodrome, Indore -452005(M.P.) Mail: mpfc_admn@rediffmail.com Decide wisely and then proceed to the flying club for your training.

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A pilot should be a person with a love of adventure, an alert mind, equanimity in the face of crisis, patience, ability to work hard, stamina, and medical and physical fitness. One way to fulfill the dream to become a pilot is joining an aviation training center, recognized by the Director General of Civil Aviation, to learn to fly. Both the flying clubs mentioned are highly reputed and part of the top 5 Flying schools in India. Bombay Flying club is slightly more recognized as The Bombay Flying Club is the birth place of aviation in India since 1928.This prestigious institute has played a leading role in the history of aviation, In India. They have fully equipped training centers and faculty for training. MPFC is also recognized but with a little smaller setup. Madhya Pradesh also lacks an international airport therefore less chances of international flying.

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