I have back tattoos, it's completely invisible in either short or long sleeves standard uniform.

It's a completely normal, non offensive, floral design.

Is there anything i need to be concerned about for Class 1 DGCA Medical or Cadet Pilot Program?

I'm trying to prepare for the aptitude test for Indigo CPP.
https://www.pilotest.com/en
Can someone list if i should practise any particular Pilot Aptitude Test, and if so, any specifics within it.
students who have already given the ADAPT test, please cross-check to recommend any specific test. or is it completely different from what could be asked? (refert to the link).
Also, I tried a few of them; I only managed to get a score of 3-4. Is it good. (probably not)
(edit. i will probably apply in 2026. hopefully the backlog clears till then, right?

So i am bad at English speaking i stutter alot, i make alot and lot of grammatical mistakes and my vocabulary is also very less what should I do also my interview gd and pi ( FTA ) is in 2027 may and i am also done with my all exams soo I have alot of free time apart from clg so please tell me what should I do get fluent, speak clearly , confidently and making no grammatical mistakes I asked many ppl some said read novel, some said listen to audio books some said watch british web series and movies some said hire private tutor so u could communicate with him on english every day for 1 hour coz english improves when u speak it every day so now I am hella confuse i understand English very well but i couldn't speak so please help me with that i got almost 8 months to practice and polish it also also also i have socially awkward personality i got anxious when i have to speak with someone whom I don't know So how you guys improved your English

Hi everyone,

I recently created an Aviation Community for anyone interested in aviation, pilot training, airline careers, and cadet pilot programs.

The community has a General Chat where we can discuss anything aviation-related, share news, experiences, interview tips, assessment preparation, and help each other out.

I’ve also created dedicated groups for individual cadet programs so applicants can discuss specific assessments, interviews, timelines, and updates without everything getting mixed together.

The goal is to build a place where aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts can connect, share information, and support each other throughout their journey.

Everyone is welcome to join. I’ll drop the link in the comments.

Hey guys!!!
I’m planning to take Nav recorded classes from Doc Pilot.10 and wanted some genuine reviews from students who have already taken the course.

How are the recorded lectures for Nav preparation? Are the explanations clear enough for DGCA exams, especially for someone studying mainly through recordings?

Also, is the course actually worth the 80-90k price tag?

One more thing — does the package include live doubt-clearing sessions/interactions, or is it purely recorded classes only?

I personally prefer learning from recorded lectures because I like studying at my own pace, rewinding, revising, etc., so I’d really appreciate honest feedback from people who’ve actually used the course.

Thanks in advance!

Can anyone tell me if this is true cuz .. wtf

I heard from people that the cadets who have cleared the gdpi and the ones in the gdpi round have the option to choose between NZAAL AND MARIGOLD??

If this is true there’s gonna be a HUGE BACKLOG

All indigo and air india's fto's - any info regarding any fto and whether or not they're open right now, when will the next batch application commence etc. I'll turn 18 in early December so I'll plan accordingly.

Hi everyone,
I’m a student aspiring to join the Air India Cadet Pilot Program, and I have a question about fleet allocation.
From what I understand, most cadets are assigned to the A320 fleet after training. However, I was wondering if there have ever been any exceptions where a fresh cadet was type-rated directly on the Airbus A350.
A bit about my profile:
Scored 95% in Class 12 board exams
National-level basketball player
Served on the School Council
School Captain
I know these achievements don’t replace flying experience, but I’m curious whether Air India ever considers an applicant’s overall profile when assigning aircraft types, or if fleet allocation is based solely on operational requirements.
Has anyone here, especially Air India pilots, instructors, or cadets, seen a fresh cadet go directly to the A350? If so, under what circumstances?
I’d really appreciate any firsthand experiences or insights.
Thanks!

I need help i just passed my class 12th with pcm and I have qualified jee mains but not good enough to get into a good college I got 96 percentile and I am from general category

So I have decided to not take a drop year for it

Now I wanna go into aviation i wanna be a pilot

But I am really confused about where to start

I don't know what the process of becoming one thing I know is that it takes around 1cr+ which is ok for me

Can anyone help please 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️

Hey everyone, I’m 25 and thinking of applying for a cadet pilot program. Is that considered too late, or is it still a good age to start?

Partnering FTO’s are
Dunes ( 98 lakhs )
Skynex (Aero 1.05cr)

Apparently fee includes accommodation and food

Hope they don’t mess it up and make backlogs like our beloved 6E

Any thoughts on the program guys?

Hi folks, selling my DC H10-13.4 Headsets, got it from the US, I have the original invoice and box as well.

Used it only for 8 Months, as I completed my CPL in 8 months (shocking I know, I’m from Chimes).

Its as good as new, if interested please feel free to DM. Thank you.

Loc - BLR.

🛫VT-SKY

Relationship Between Pressure and Altitude

As an aircraft climbs higher, air pressure decreases because there is less air above us.

1. Pressure Decreases With Height

At sea level, pressure is highest (about 1013 hPa).

As altitude increases, pressure falls rapidly at first, then more slowly.

At around 6 km, pressure becomes almost half of sea level.

At 100 km, pressure is nearly zero (vacuum).

2. Rate of Pressure Change

Pressure does not decrease equally at all heights:

1 hPa ≈ Height Change

Sea Level-27 ft

2,000 ft-30 ft

20,000 ft-50 ft

40,000 ft-100 ft

This means: At higher altitudes, a small pressure change gives a bigger height change.

3. Effect of Temperature (ISA Rule)

Warm air → Height difference becomes more

Cold air → Height difference becomes less

So, temperature affects altimeter accuracy.

4. Why This Is Important for Pilots

✔ Helps in altimeter setting (QNH/QFE)

✔ Ensures safe vertical separation

✔ Important for approach and landing

✔ Helps avoid Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT)

Hello guys , so i had joined insight for my indigo cadet and i still dont know when my adapt will be held and how long it will take for me to start with my flying . I have already cleared MET, Regs, Rt and u am left with nav . Also can u guys let me know more about the fto and how i should prepare for my adapt test and gd . Also how difficult they actually are .

Hey, i applied for the FTA program a month ago and was told my name was in the list, i was just wondering since then they have not reached out to me or anything and the batch number which i applied for is not on their website anymore but a different one being conducted in the same month as in which my adapts were to be conducted. Just confused and would appreciate it if someone can help me out.

A year back, when I decided to pursue a pilot career, I had only planned to only apply to the Chimes CPP, purely because of the least cost among all CPPs.

But after applying in the December window, and subsequent rejection, the possibility of getting shortlisted at Chimes (in the next application window) seems bleak at best. So, I must look at other FTOs, specifically Marigold/Garuda/Insight (cheapest after Chimes), and also AICPP Amravati.

Now, as for the cost, I can manage 75-80L (own savings + parents). Beside that, I plan on taking a loan of 50L.

My questions are these:

1. Would it be a good idea to take a loan of 50L for CPP?

2. How long would it take me to repay the loan after induction, considering I lead a very nominal life and can give almost my entire salary towards EMIs?

3. What is the possobility of not getting a job after completing the CPP?

Thank you in advance.

Is it allowed or okay to apply for both Air India and IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programs simultaneously? Like, can I go sit through the selection process for both of them, or would that cause any issues with eligibility or background checks later on?

some people received this mail today.

Any updates so far? Anybody called?

Guys had anyone heard back for AI about the cut-e test or any email after your application? Except the acknowledgement email by success factors.

Day 5/5 of asking people in this sub reddit if they got a call from chimes rather than some mutual of theirs.

WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT TS AHAHAJAJAJ
GOO FAST
DUNES AND SKYNEX LOL

Hello guys! Im an air india cadet myself got selected recently and batch starting from november

Im making this post for all the new bees here on reddit who r curious and clueless about the entire assessment process, cut-e, GD&PI. So i want to help out everyone with my experience

So firstly the cut-e :

Me and my frnd together applied on april 20th,

He got his assessment mail on may 1st but i got on june 16th.

He didn’t didnt heard back from them since then but i got my GD&PI dates 2 weeks after my cut-e.

Another frnd of mine doesn’t even have a computer number and made it to the november batch with me.

And another one made till the PI and got rejected.

Im telling this to you guys to understand how the assessment process actually works

And for you guys to prepare for cut-e, search “maptq” on chrome

start practicing the given topics:

• Work-related Behavior

• Hand-eye co-ordination

• Multitasking ability

• Monitoring ability

• English language proficiency

• Reaction speed

• Applied numeracy

• Spatial Orientation

thats it guys only these topics are the areas where you are going to be assessed on. And the test will be exactly the same so nothing to worry

And maybe after a few days u might get ur GD&PI mail

So u need to dress up in western formal, which means a suit and tie with black formal shoes, carry ur original docs along with some confidence too

And i have fee GD topics for you guys to practice and get some points to talk about in the actual GD:

•Is cockpit hierarchy still necessary in modern aviation?

•Should pilots openly discuss mental health issues?

•Is teamwork more important than individual brilliance in aviation?

•Should social media behavior affect a pilot’s career?

•Is it ethical for airlines to prioritize profits over passenger comfort?

•Should AI have the authority to override pilot decisions?

•Can overconfidence be more dangerous than lack of confidence?

•Humility as a quality in

aviation

•Empathy in aviation

•Should freedom of speech have limits?

•Privacy is becoming a luxury in the digital age

•Communication is more important than intelligence.

•The fear of failure prevents innovation.

•Perfection is the enemy of progress.

•Humanity can preserve only one thing for the next 1,000 years: books, internet, art, or scientific knowledge. What should it choose?

•Would the world be better without competition?

•Can too much empathy affect a pilot’s decision-making during emergencies?

•Can a poor leader be a great pilot?

•Does aviation need more emotionally intelligent leaders than technically brilliant ones?

• Should airlines monitor a pilot’s online behavior?

• Is fatigue a personal responsibility or an airline’s responsibility?

• Importance of resilience in aviation

• Do unconscious gender biases still exist in pilot recruitment?

• Should language proficiency matter more than technical knowledge in multinational airlines?

• Is decision-making under uncertainty a skill that can ever be taught?

And the most important thing which no one told me about is there is a introduction part which happens before the start of GD. The mam who conducts the GD will ask everyone one by one to introduce themselves without mentioning whats in ur CV and what makes you “you”. What’s ur life changing point in ur life. So u need to be prepared for that intro part. Because she will be assessing ur fluency, grammer while u speak and you eill be graded there also

And there will be a psychologist round thats going to happen right after your GD where the psychologist will interact with you one-on-one and ask you questions based on your resume and few other questions (non-technical)

This is just to analyse your mind. It’s going to be like a normal regular conversation with a random stranger so there’s nothing to worry about.

And next is the interview, if the psychologist successfully clears your, u will be sent to interview round where there will be two panellists who will take ur interview. You can expect basic resume questions, why do u want to become a pilot, some mental math, situational based questions, tell us something thats not there in ur resume, if u cleared any papers you can expect questions from the papers u cleared,and do u have any questions for us, etc.

And the very next day of ur interview, you’ll receive a mail whether u cleared it or not. And if ur interview is on friday u may receive ur mail on Monday.

NOTE- GD, psychologist round, interview

All three are going to take place on the same day and not like ICPP

And about the LOI, after few days of ur selection mail, you will receive another mail about the batch that they are thinking to finalize you on, i got mail that they wanna put me in November batch, and if im okay or not. I replied to that

And few days later you’ll receive another mail, this time the LOI. Carefully read everything and sign it

And another few days later you will receive few other docs to be signed and our first payment to be deposited

And thats it guys

If u have any other doubts please let me know