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Conversion To Indian License FAQ

Canadian pilot license conversion to India DGCA Commercial  pilot Licence

I am from India and I want to commence flight training in Canada at Winnipeg Aviation. Is the Canadian PPL and CPL licence accepted for conversion to the Indian licence?

Yes most definitely. According to DGCA AIC File No.3/1/91-AIS)

Conversion of Foreign Licences to Corresponding Indian Licences
With effect from 1st April, 1992, the pilots holding licenses issued by the competent authorities of other countries shall meet the following requirements for conversion of their foreign licenses to corresponding Indian licenses:

1.

Pass written examination in the following subjects in accordance with the syllabus prescribed by   the Director General of Civil Aviation :

 

i.

Air Regulation

ii.

Navigation, Flight Planning and Meteorology (composite Paper)

2.

Pass Practical Test in Morse code (Reception - Aural) at the rate of 8 words per minute for commercial Pilot’s Licence, Instrument Rating and Senior Commercial Pilot’s Licence/Airlines Transport Pilot’s Licence.

3.

Shall be in possession of a current Certificate of Proficiency for operation of Radio Telephony apparatus on board an aircraft as issued by the Ministry of Transport and Communications under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Rules, 1954.

4.

Shall demonstrate his competency to the satisfaction of the DGCA approved Examiner by undergoing a Skill Test by Day and Night. The candidate shall also undergo Oral Test with the Examiner in various aviation subjects including Navigation Meteorology, Aircraft & Engine and Instruments, and performance wherever applicable.

5.

The Canadian Radio Operators license is valid in India and will be exchanged for Indian license.

Please Visit DGCA website for further details at www.dgca.nic.in

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