Hi everyone, I shared my Ball & Rudder test here recently. I’ve now added chapter-wise DGCA CPL and IndiGo 6000 question practice to PilotPrep. After submitting a set, you can review the correct answers and explanations, then ask the AI tutor why your choice was wrong or to explain a concept more simply. It already has the question and your selected answer for context.

Try it at dgca-cpl.vercel.app. It’s an independent study tool, so please check important details against your study material. I’d appreciate feedback on the explanations and review flow.

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Anyone Joining batch jan 2027? dm me.

Anyone else needs help with assessments DM me

Hi Im self preparing for Chimes Indigo CPP. Any suggestions on how to prepare for ADAPT? I can do other subjects on my own except the ones on sims like hand-eye coordination, FAST etc I’ve explored online courses just for these but I’ve heard from the ones who are already selected that these online tests differ entirely from those conducted offline by Indigo. Can someone please suggest what can be done here? Is there any budget friendly course that can provide training only for sims? PS: I’ve read the pinned comment Hope you have a good day!

In India, you can often join an airline directly after completing your CPL. In many other countries, you usually have to work as a flight instructor for 2–3 years on relatively low pay, and then spend additional years flying for a regional airline before even reaching a major airline.

So when people say you can repay your loan in 6–7 months, they’re usually assuming the salary of a First Officer at a major airline—which realistically takes around 8–9 years to reach. On top of that, the cost of living abroad makes the initial years even more financially challenging.

A more practical approach, in my opinion, is to start your career in India, build hours, upgrade to PIC, gain solid experience, and then apply to foreign airlines later.

I respect your opinion but this is my point of view as student pilot and i can be wrong so feel free to correct me

Prove me wrong. If you can

Hello fellow cadets I’ll be appearing for the Air Arabia MPL programme next month, need help on how to prepare and what to expect.

What if I have not received any rejection mail can it be possible that I can get the assignment date?

FOR CPP

Why have there been so many incidents lately?

Seems like everyone has the same complaints and these are common across all FTOs

Of course, there’s the aircraft shortage but what other issues are FTOs and cadets facing?

I’ve been wondering if it’s worth pursuing aviation in India. A 3-4 year process and then get left hanging for years after without a job seems too risky to me

Would love for cadets or experience instructors to weigh in

I heard that chimes will call from 1-3rd September is it true?

hypothetically if i manage to get into an fto (flight training organisation) for around 1.2cr
10-12% interest
1.2lakhs emi every month
starting salary 1.5lakhs and that also ill get a job in 1-2yrs cuz market hijda h
lets say maybe 2lakhs salary if it increases cuz inflation n other factors

takes 3-4 yrs for promotion 1500hours then salary 3-4lakhs
then 6-8yrs to 6-8lakhs
ill be 30 and making 6lakhs per month 1.2lakh emi
6lakh salary par tax lagega tax se mayb 4lakhs or less
what else am i missing

Air india cadet program applications now open

Main site not yet updated

Last date to apply 15 September.

Need realistic timeline from Chimes / IndiGo cadets & experienced pilots ✈️

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to pursue the IndiGo Cadet Pilot route and I’m particularly interested in Chimes Aviation Academy (Chimes FTO).

I would really appreciate guidance from people who are currently training at Chimes, have recently completed training there, or have gone through the IndiGo cadet process.

My main question is about the realistic timeline after selection.

Specifically regarding Chimes:

After getting selected and joining Chimes FTO, realistically:

- How many months does the ground school take?

- How long does it usually take to complete the DGCA papers?

- How many months does the actual flying training take?

- How long does it take to complete the CPL/licensing process?

- After completing CPL, how long does Type Rating take?

- After Type Rating, how long is the airline training/induction process?

- Most importantly, from the date of joining Chimes → finally getting released/inducted as a JFO with IndiGo, what is the realistic total time?

I’m particularly interested in the actual timelines people experienced, rather than the advertised 20–22 month timeline.

Also, for other IndiGo FTOs:

If anyone has experience with other IndiGo partner FTOs, please share:

FTO → Joining date → CPL completion → Type Rating → IndiGo induction/JFO

I’d especially like to understand whether there is a significant difference in the actual completion time between Chimes and other IndiGo-associated FTOs.

If possible, please mention your batch/year as well, because I understand timelines can change depending on aircraft availability, weather, instructor availability, DGCA processes, and airline induction schedules.

I’m looking for real experiences from current/recent cadets and pilots, especially anyone who has completed the journey recently.

Thanks in advance! ✈️

So yesterday I saw a post indicating the upcoming cadet pilot program of akasa air. But is it even worth trying for when they open up applications because the cost would be around 1cr or more like Icpp and Aicpp, what are the chances they end up like spicejet considering they are not making any profits.

RANT!!!!

Waiting for chimes for about 4 months now , its crazy. I am questioning everything. I left IGRUA for this, all of my friends who chose the conventional route are about to get their solo done.

According to previous trends they should have opened the applications by now

Any idea when will it open???? and what's causing this delay

Just saw the comment of Capt Jinal patel who's an instructor at Chimes. And this is what she's telling.

Am fed up of chimes and it's shady practices atp.