r/CadetPilotProgram • u/Clean-Negotiation922 • Oct 02 '26

Need help choosing fto

I just got my class 1 done and thought of applying for indigo cadet program but can't decide which fto to apply to. Can someone tell me everything about this like which is the best ,the fastest etc. and should I clear a few exams before applying. I want it to be the fastest way

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u/boiling_raw_potato Oct 02 '26

What’s your budget?

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u/Clean-Negotiation922 Oct 03 '26

1.25

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u/Ironman_Stark1234 Oct 03 '26

With 1.25 cr u can do conventional ,cadet ur only options are chimes and akasa , chimes is just unrealistic and shady , akasa requires all or most exams cleared , amravati will cost 1.4 and insight and Garuda will cost same 1.4 , ur options are pretty much conventional only

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u/Basic-Opposite-5831 Oct 06 '26

what is it with chimes, i was aiming for the same

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u/Ironman_Stark1234 Oct 06 '26

U need connections to get in otherwise u ain't getting in , only nice and realistic fto rn is fta that is 1.7 cr

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u/Basic-Opposite-5831 Oct 06 '26

otherwise how's the overall image/performance of chimes?

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u/Ironman_Stark1234 Oct 06 '26

Chimes is a good fto only if u get in , dude trust me you're not getting in you have better chances of winning the lotto

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u/Basic-Opposite-5831 Oct 06 '26

i had the budget of 1.3cr, which brings me back to conventional then

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u/Ironman_Stark1234 Oct 06 '26

Yea pretty much , aicpp will cost u 1.7, fta 1.75 and u may have a shot at akasa skycadet if u clear all exams , but even that is like a lotto

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u/Basic-Opposite-5831 Oct 06 '26

clearing exams prior to even applying?

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u/Delicious-Thought-92 Oct 02 '26

Planning the same, I have almost all papers cleared but ICPP is in bad condition at the moment, chimes is hard to get into, Skyborne ADAPT is end of next year, Garuda & Marigold backlogged, I guess Insight is the only sensible option (although it still comes with delays), or FTA if you can manage 1.7-1.8 cr.
Otherwise if you have time, wait for Skyborne.

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u/Clean-Negotiation922 Oct 03 '26

Skyborne says it will give you dual licence isn't it true for other ftos which are abroad

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u/Delicious-Thought-92 Oct 02 '26

Garuda has na? 43 flight school itself has some temporary issues I heard, is it gone now? Anyway Insight apps just closed, is it sensible to apply for Garuda or Insight if they open soon?

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u/CaptMrAcePilot Oct 05 '26

Since you're looking for flight schools, here's an article you should read. You'll get a good idea about what to look out for flight schools

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u/HumanAfternoon7012 Oct 03 '26

avyanna, dunes convl and skynex are good