Aviation Study Guides
Expert advice, step-by-step procedures, and deep dives into the Indian aviation landscape. Learn how to navigate the DGCA system efficiently.
How to Apply for a DGCA Computer Number
A step-by-step guide to applying for a DGCA Flight Crew computer number on the PARIKSHA portal — DigiLocker documents, NEW-candidate registration, allotment (including CBSE auto-generation), and how this differs from eGCA licensing.
The Ultimate Guide to DGCA CPL Mock Tests
Everything you need to know about preparing for DGCA pilot exams. Learn how to use our free chapter-wise quizzes and full-length mock tests effectively.
RTR(A) Exam Pattern & Syllabus Explained
DGCA CAR Section 7 Series G Part VI breakdown of the RTR(A) examination syllabus, 48-hour curriculum, Transmission (Part 1) and Viva (Part 2) — updated for the DGCA takeover of the exam from the WPC in November 2025.
How to Become a Pilot in India
The complete path to a Commercial Pilot Licence in India, in the order it actually happens: eligibility, the Class 1 and Class 2 medicals, your DGCA computer number, the written papers, RTR(A), 200 hours of flying, and what comes after the CPL.
DGCA CPL Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The real DGCA CPL exam pattern — every paper with its question count, duration and 70% pass mark, why the Navigation paper is actually three subjects, why there is no negative marking, and how to plan the year around the papers.
Pilot Training Cost in India (2026)
What a CPL really costs in India in 2026 — around ₹60 lakh, broken down line by line, plus the ₹15–25 lakh type rating nobody mentions, where the money actually moves, and the costs that are not in any brochure.
Free vs Paid DGCA Question Banks
Honest comparison of free self-study versus paid DGCA question banks — what actually clears papers, why Ghost Aviator keeps notes and mocks free, and when optional live classes are worth paying for.
RTR(A) After the DGCA Takeover (Nov 2025)
What changed when DGCA took over the RTR(A) exam from the WPC in November 2025 — computer number, more frequent sittings, centres, what the WPC still regulates, and what to do before your next attempt.
ATPL Theory Before 1,500 Hours
You do not need 1,500 flight hours to sit DGCA ATPL theory — that total is for licence issue. When to attempt ATPL papers after CPL, what eligibility actually requires, and an honest timing plan.