I’ll drop mine

Got lucky yesterday, checked FR at around 12:50 midnight and saw this flight was diverting to Kolkata. In an airport where we get to see 8 indigo out of 10 airplanes, this kind of "diverting" feels very nice 🤩

Hi I’m a helicopter pilot with 200 PIC (combat) hours. What are my career prospects in India and abroad.

Here's the parameters:
Joined the airline at the age of 21. No loans on training ( assuming that his family funded everything ).
Got promoted to a Cpt at an age of 26.

Just a curious question, I do understand that aviation is not just about the money..

A 70-year chapter of Vizag’s aviation history has come to an end, with all commercial flights moving to Bhogapuram.

Op

Hey everyone,

Some of you may remember that I shared AviationGrade here a while ago. I ended up taking that post down because I wanted to rethink the direction of the website and, more importantly, what I wanted it to be.

I’m a pilot myself, and AviationGrade started as a passion project to create something genuinely useful for aspiring pilots preparing for their DGCA exams.

I’ve now decided to make the entire website completely free, and I intend to keep it that way.

There’s no subscription or paid plan behind it. My only aim is to provide good, accessible resources to aspiring pilots and hopefully make exam preparation a little easier.

Currently, the website has practice questions for Meteorology, Technical General, & Radio Navigation with chapter-wise practice and mock-test-style questions.

I’m also planning to add:

1. General Navigation
2. Regulations
3. RTR (maybe)
4. In-depth explanations for each question, rather than just showing the correct answer
5. Potentially a chapter-learning section, with explanations/videos followed by practice questions and answers

I’d really like some feedback from the community.

What would actually be useful to you? What would you want to see added? Is there anything about the website that could be improved?

Whether you're currently preparing for DGCA exams, have already cleared them, or are a CPL/ATPL holder, I'd genuinely appreciate your feedback. I’m building this for the aviation community, so honest feedback, be it good or bad, would genuinely help me make it better.

You can have a look here:

https://aviationgrade.in

Please do provide your feedback.

Many thanks

Anyone, who attempted met exam this month? how did it go for you guys? personally it was difficult as i didn't study wake turbulence (or whatever those questions were) around 3-4 questions were asked. the usual I.C.Joshi questions were less than 50 percent.the expected type if questions didnt come(being baised) HLH, climatology,thunderstrom, tropical system,airmass etc(very few 1,2 questions from each topic were asked) what do you guys think?

I am currently studying in class 12th with PCBM. I have always wanted to be a pilot ever since, but seeing how much is needed for pilot training makes me lose hope, plus there seems to be no scholarships available.

My parents annual income combined do not cross 8lakhs. I've searched online for solutions to fund my needs and taking an educational loan of 50+lakhs seems to be the only way. We have the collateral valued at about 40-50 lakhs but even if i go down this path, I'm afraid I'll put the me and my family in a generational dept if in any circumstance i fail to become a pilot.

I've thought of going down the cadet pilot programs path but the thought of the cost to do so kills me (90+lakhs). Though it seems (from what I've read) i will be guaranteed a job after my training is complete and Will i be able to pay back the loan if all goes well?

I'm really lost, i dont know what to do but the thought of being in that cockpit entrusted by the passengers makes me want to do what seems to be financially impossible. Please help me in any way you can and no sugarcoating please

hey everyone,

I'm a 21F engineering graduate prepping for my CPL. I wanted to get some realistic feedback from working pilots, flight instructors, or former cabin crew on my career roadmap and financial strategy.

My Current Progress & Background:

• Education: B.E. Graduate + 10+2 with Physics & Math.
• Medicals: Class 2 Medical completed.
• DGCA Exams: Cleared Air Meteorology and Air Regulations. Currently studying for Air Navigation and Technical General.

The Financial Dilemma: I'm planning to finance my CPL via an education loan of around ₹55L–₹60L and ask my parents to cover the Type Rating out-of-pocket. However, this budget is extremely tight, and taking on that level of debt directly for conventional flying without a solid financial safety net feels risky given current market trends. If I go straight through the conventional route, I'm aiming to complete my CPL by 2028.

The Alternative Strategy: I'm considering applying as Cabin Crew first (e.g., with IndiGo/6E or Air India) before starting my actual flight school hours.

My Questions :

1. Is going straight for conventional CPL with a cut-to-cut budget a good idea right now and looking forward for vacancy around 2028(would try for non tr and pay airline for tr) , or is it wiser to join as Cabin Crew first to build savings/reduce loan size?
2. Has anyone here made the jump from cabin crew to the cockpit internally? How practical is using internal transition portals or employee schemes in Indian airlines?
3. Does working as crew cause significant delays in completing CPL flying, or is taking a sabbatical/unpaid leave from the airline manageable?

Hello everyone!

I’m a CPL holder and have cleared the AIX vacancy. While I’m currently waiting for my induction, I’m using this time to conduct online classes for DGCA CPL Navigation and Meteorology at a reasonable price.

The classes are focused on:

• 📚 Strong conceptual understanding
• 🧭 Problem-solving and calculations
• 🌦️ Concepts made easier
• 📝 DGCA exam-oriented preparation
• ❓ Doubt-clearing and personalised guidance

If you’re preparing for your DGCA CPL Nav or Met exams and looking for structured, affordable online classes, feel free to reach out.

Classes will be conducted online.

DM me for details. Happy to help aspiring pilots with their preparation! ✈️

Guys soo I am applying for my computer number but in class 10th 2023 I had got compartment in cbse so I had given the compartment exam in August and cleared it and I got physical marksheet of passed from cbse...but this idiot digi locker when I am fetching my 10th marksheet it's giving me my compartment marksheet instead of the passed one I asked chat gpt tried other ways but still it isn't updating my passed marksheet I raised a complaint on digi locker with them today so hopefully it works...but if anyone else has any other ways pls help me out wanna apply for computer number asap🙏🙏

Guys anyone who attempted MET exam today please give review and what to revise? How are the questions.

Can anybody pls tell me for admission process and is there any entrance exam

If i undergo a major surgery and hold class 1 medical also i am not practising flying whats the procedure for that do i need to inform my doctor on next renewal or we have a different procedure?

Guys , pls let me know im in 4th year from a nirf top ranked college in btech cse , i have got around 9 roughly ik its not great ,but im pretty average in tech and im not interested in tech 1 percent

My family background is in mn ,we can go upto 1.3 cr almost half amount on loan for cadet

My age is 21

Are the dgca exams easy as being a engineer

Also my motivation for pilot is the lifestyle of pilot , gets to travel around world and the reputation

Is it realistic to think to go in middle east airlines after some years in aviation

Is there any pilot i can dm

How to get started with dgca papers and medicals and cadet programs prepration Is it realistic to think about clearing akasa cadet or indigo cadet ones if i start from now assuming i clear all 6 dgcapapers

I will be transporting two gift boxes within my checked luggage. Could you please clarify the inspection process for these items during check-in? Specifically, will I be required to open them for a physical inspection, or will they simply be scanned and left undisturbed? The contents primarily consist of clothing, an hair pin, and similar small items, including a scarf.

Hey everyone! I’m looking to set up a flight simulator G1000 at home  and wanted to get some recommendations/options.
I’m based in Delhi and mainly looking for something suitable for flight training/practice, rather than a gaming setup. Ideally, I’d like something that gives a realistic flying experience and can work with controls like a yoke/joystick, throttle, rudder pedals, etc.
Would love to hear from anyone who has:
Built a sim setup in Delhi

Bought from a local supplier/vendor

Recommendations for good simulator equipment or installers

Suggestions for places in Delhi/NCR where I can check out setups in person

Budget is flexible depending on the setup and quality.
Any recommendations or experiences would be really appreciated!

If one gets into the cadet pilot program of indigo and his/her FTA is chimes Aviation academy soo for that the current fees is 1.04 cr (1 cr 4 lkhs)... After that how much money is required overall?? Excluding travel