CPL in the USA (FAA)
The Preferred Choice in Flight Training
For generations, Indian pilots have chosen USA for their CPL training. The US offers some of the best flying weather, the best instructors and flight schools in the world.
Course Requirements
Class 1
Medical
Obtain your FAA Class 1 Medical from an approved AME.
17+
Age
Minimum age to begin flight training.
10+2
Education
You must be a high school graduate to begin training.
M-1
Visa
The US Visa required to legally undertake flight training in the US.
Course Overview
These are estimates based on the average of student's performance over the years.
$58k
Average Cost (USD)
200+
Average Total Hours
10 Mo
Time To Complete
FAA CPL - Step By Step Guide
1.
DGCA & FAA Class 1 Medical
Clear both the DGCA & FAA Class 1 Medical from approved examiners.
2.
DGCA Written Exams
Clear the 3 DGCA written exams - Navigation, Meteorology & Air Regulations.
3.
I-20 & M-1 Visa
Enrol with our flight schools, receive your documents and apply for the M-1 Visa at the US Embassy.
4.
Begin Flight Training
Land in the US and begin your training!
5.
Obtain FAA CPL
Complete the FAA & DGCA flying syllabus and receive your FAA license.
6.
DGCA License Conversion
Return to India and complete the DGCA flying checks and apply for the DGCA CPL.
Get the FAA & EASA CPL Together
We are pleased to offer our FAA Professional Pilot Program, which includes training for both single and multi-engine aircraft, as well as the EASA ATPL certification. By completing this program, you will have both FAA CPL ME and EASA Frozen pilot licenses. The program has an approximate duration of 12 months and an approximate cost of $83,000.
There are instalment plans available for students.
FAA + EASA Pathway
Simultaneously with the completion of the FAA program, you can undergo Online Ground School, take EASA exams (14 in total), and completes additional EASA Flight training of 15 hours in the USA, obtaining a second license, EASA Frozen ATPL.
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Theoretical ATPL Training consists of 688 hours, with at least 85 hours of which are organised as brush-up lessons. Expect to spend around 15 hours per week. You work with modern training materials, which prepare you specifically for the theoretical examination at an EASA examination authority. Extensive instructional videos are also available for many specialized areas. The exam can be written in 6 partial partss, with 4 attempts per subject.
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