FSTC Flying School
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Private Pilot License (PPL)

with Ground School

Earn your Private Pilot License (PPL) with structured flight training and comprehensive ground school support the perfect first step toward your aviation journey.

PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Our Ground School Training program combines rigorous theory and hands-on practice to fully prepare students for DGCA and Radio Telephony (RTR) examinations. With a minimum of 150 hours of classroom instruction, trainees gain a strong foundation in Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General, Technical Specifics, and Radio Telephony. This is complemented by 40 hours of practical flying on single-engine aircraft such as the Cessna 172R/S and Piper Archer PA-28, ensuring students develop both the knowledge and real-world flying skills needed for a successful aviation career.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • 150+ hours of ground school training.

  • Covers all DGCA & RTR exam subjects.

  • Focus on Navigation, Meteorology, Regulations & Technicals.

  • Specialized Radio Telephony (RTR) prep.

  • 40 hours of practical flying experience.

  • Training on Cessna 172R/S & Piper Archer PA-28

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Course Outline

THE PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO PHASES

GROUND SCHOOL TRAINING

PHASE 1

GROUND SCHOOL TRAINING

(MINIMUM 350 HOURS)

The training includes theoretical classes for all the DGCA and Radio Telephony examinations.

  • Air Navigation

  • Aviation Meteorology

  • Air Regulations

  • Technical General

  • Radio Telephony (RTR)

PHASE 2

PHASE 2

PHASE 2

FLYING TRAINING

Practical training of 40 hrs. which includes:

  • 40 hrs. on Single Engine Aircraft (Cessna 172R/S & Piper Archer PA-28)

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Become a future pilot

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

REQUIRED

EDUCATION:

  • 10th with a minimum score of 50%

AGE:

  • 17 years (At the time of applying for PPL with DGCA)

MEDICAL:

  • Valid Indian DGCA Class I / DGCA Class II Medical certificate

POLICE VERIFICATION:

  • Possess a Criminal Record Check (CRC) Basic Disclosure Certificate.

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Life at FSTC

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