Pilot Training – Ground Schooling (PTGS)
- 360+ Hours
- Minimum 6 Months
- 7 DGCA Ground Subjects
Build Your Ground Knowledge. Prepare for the DGCA Examination Pathway.
Course Overview
FlySky's Pilot Training – Ground Schooling Programme is designed for aspiring pilots who require structured academic support for the applicable DGCA flight-crew ground subjects.
FlySky functions as a ground-school and academic preparation centre. The programme focuses on classroom tuition, conceptual understanding, revision, doubt clearing, practice assessments and examination preparation.
The programme covers seven key ground-study areas, subject to the latest applicable DGCA/CEO requirements.
Ideal for: Aspiring Commercial Pilots | Pilot Training Aspirants | Students Planning Flight Training in India or Abroad
Ground School Subjects
The programme covers seven key ground-study areas, subject to the latest applicable DGCA/CEO requirements.
Air Regulations
- Indian civil aviation rules and DGCA requirements
- ICAO standards and recommended practices
- Airspace classification and rules of the air
- VFR and IFR procedures
Know the rules behind every flight.
Air Navigation
- Dead reckoning and flight planning
- Radio navigation aids — VOR, NDB and ILS
- GNSS and GPS navigation
- Aeronautical charts, maps and plotting
Plan and fly any route with confidence.
Aviation Meteorology
- The atmosphere and pressure systems
- Clouds, fog and visibility
- Winds, jet streams and turbulence
- Weather reports and forecasts (METAR / TAF)
Read the sky before you fly.
Technical General
- Principles of flight
- Aircraft engines and propulsion
- Aircraft systems — hydraulics, fuel and landing gear
- Flight instruments and avionics
Understand how an aircraft works.
Technical Specific
- Systems of a specific aircraft type
- Aircraft performance and limitations
- Cockpit layout and instrument panels
- Normal and emergency procedures
Master the aircraft you will fly.
Flight Planning & Fuel Management (FPFM)
- Route planning and navigation logs
- Fuel planning and fuel policy
- Aircraft performance, weight and balance
- ATC flight plans and pre-flight documentation
Plan the flight. Manage the fuel.
Radio Telephony / RTR(A) Preparation
- ATC phraseology
- Standard radio telephony procedures
- Distress and urgency communication
- VHF and HF communication
Speak the language of the skies.
From Classroom Tuition to Examination Preparation
The current programme structure provides 360+ hours over a minimum six-month period, with instructor-led classroom training from experienced pilots and aviation professionals.
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Step 01
Classroom Tuition
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2
Step 02
Concept Building
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3
Step 03
Revision
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4
Step 04
Practice Tests
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5
Step 05
Mock Examinations
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6
Step 06
Examination Preparation
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Step 07
Academic Guidance
FlySky also provides subject-wise study resources, revision material, practice questions and academic support.
Eligibility
Eligibility is subject to the latest applicable DGCA requirements. Students must satisfy the requirements prescribed by DGCA / competent authorities in each of these areas:
Educational Requirements
Medical Fitness
Documentation
Examination & Licensing Requirements
Students are responsible for verifying their individual eligibility before enrolment. Pilot eligibility depends on the applicable licensing requirements, so please check the latest DGCA eligibility criteria before starting your training.
What Comes Next?
After the ground-school stage, the student must complete the applicable flying training and other licensing requirements through the appropriate approved pathway.
Flying School in India
Complete the flying-training stage at an appropriate DGCA-approved flying school / FTO (Flight Training Organisation) in India.
Flying School Abroad
FlySky can guide you towards suitable flying-school options abroad, including available associated / tie-up options.
Your Choice, Your Decision
FlySky helps you understand flying-school options, training pathways, locations and requirements. You don't have to join a FlySky tie-up flying school: the student and parent make the final decision.
FlySky prepares you for the ground. The approved flying-training pathway takes you to the skies.
FlySky does not provide flight training, aircraft flying hours, simulator training or pilot-licence issuance. FlySky does not issue a CPL or pilot licence, and does not guarantee DGCA examination success, CPL issuance or employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
FlySky provides ground-school preparation for aspiring pilots, helping students understand and prepare for applicable DGCA ground subjects and examinations.
No. FlySky provides ground schooling. Flying training must be completed through an appropriate DGCA approved flying school/FTO (Flight Training Organization).
No. FlySky provides ground training and guidance; it does not issue CPLs or pilot licences.
The DGCA CPL examination covers 7 subjects: Air Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General, Technical Specific, Flight Planning & Fuel Management (FPFM), and Radio Telephony (RTR). All subjects must be cleared before a CPL can be issued.
Depending on availability, classes may be handled by experienced CPL holders, working pilots/captains, aviation professionals and retired Air Force/Army officers with relevant expertise.
Pilot eligibility depends on the applicable licensing requirements. Students should verify the latest DGCA eligibility criteria before starting their training.
No. FlySky provides structured preparation and guidance, but examination results depend on the student's preparation and performance.
We guide students through syllabus understanding, subject preparation, study methods, practice, mock tests and the applicable examination process.
No. FlySky is a ground-school and pilot-career guidance academy, not a flying school providing the complete flight-training component.
FlySky can guide students towards suitable flying-school options in India or abroad, including available associated/tie-up options.
Yes. FlySky can help students understand flying-school options, training pathways, locations, requirements and available tie-up options.
No. FlySky provides guidance; the student and parent make the final flying-school decision.
FlySky provides ground-school preparation and guidance; the flying school provides aircraft-based flight training.
The fee covers ground-school training and guidance provided by FlySky. It does not include the complete cost of pilot training, flying, licensing, medicals or other external expenses.
FlySky provides experienced faculty, structured ground preparation, DGCA examination guidance and flying-school career guidance, while maintaining complete transparency about what we do and do not provide.
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