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Choose the program that you are interested in along with your preferred joining dates and complete the required details
Make sure to pay close attention while filling up the form as we do not entertain changes after submission. After completing the form, click “Submit”.
You will receive an email containing the “Student Application Form” (SAF), on your registered email ID.
Your submission will be acknowledged by CAA via email. You can reach us on +91 9873662370 or at admissions@caa.edu.in for any further query/information.
Our entrance exam primarily covers 12th standard level Physics and Mathematics.
In case you have opted for Commerce or Arts stream at 10+ 2 level, then you can either take up Physics & Maths as additional subjects (if you are currently pursuing 10 + 2) or you can enroll as a private student in any of the recognized Open School / University. Alternatively, you can opt for the PPL / Cruiser program if you want to try your hand at hobby flying.
Our application process is simple. Please click on this link for more information and complete the relevant application form.
We offer courses for students aspiring to become commercial pilots as well as for flying enthusiasts.
For the complete list of courses we offer, please click here
No, Evaluation fees and Registration fees are non-refundable.
Below are some links providing detailed information about Syllabus, Issue of DGCA Licences, Conversion of Foreign Licences to DGCA Licences, Renewal of DGCA Licences, Submission of documents to DGCA, DGCA approved English Language Proficiency Test Examiners etc. Do visit these sites to have a clear understanding of different courses and the related regulations:
For Student Pilot’s License
For Private Pilot’s License
For Commercial Pilot’s License and Instrument Rating :
For Syllabus related to ‘Flying Training’ for issuance of Pilots licenses and ratings
For Schedule II of Aircraft Rules 1937
For DGCA Class-I Medical Examination Centres & Class – I Examiners
For Medical Examiners approved by DGCA for Class II Medical Examination Issue & Renewal of Student Pilot License
DGCA Instruction / Guidelines for Candidates Applying for Pilots ONLINE Examination
DGCA Approved English Proficiency Test Examiners
Foreign Licence conversion to DGCA Commercial Pilot Licence
Foreign Licence conversion to DGCA Commercial Pilot
Licence: Demonstration of competency for issue of DGCA Commercial Pilot licence
DGCA Procedure for undergoing Endorsement Training on Single engine & Multi Engine Non – Jet aircrafts with All Up Weight not exceeding 5700 kg
DGCA Recency Requirement For Pilot-In-Command & Copilot Operating Aircraft Having All-Up-Weight not Exceeding 5,700 Kgs
DGCA CAR on Grant of commercial pilot license to Defence Personnel
DGCA Licence Renewal
Yes, CAA is approved by DGCA. Please click the link below. https://caaindia.com/about/
We started our operations in 2008.
At present we have a total of ten instructors which include, the Chief Flying Instructor, Flight Instructor In-charge, Flight Instructors, Assistant Flight Instructors and Ground Training Instructors Simulator Instructor.
We strongly recommend students and parents to make a comparative study of available options and narrow down your choices between two or three flying academies. You must make your final choice after making a visit to CAA as well as other Academies.You can connect with our Student Relation Officer on admissions@caa.edu.in or +91 9873662370 for any assistance in planning your visit to Chimes Aviation Academy.
CAA has 9 Cessna 172 R single engine aircraft, equipped with Garmin 1000 glass cockpits. In the multi-engine category, we have and 2 Diamond DA 42 aircraft.
CAA is located at Dhana Airstrip, P.O Dhana, Sagar – 470228, Madhya Pradesh, India.
A large number of trains cross Bina Junction, which is at an hour’s drive from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. Some trains from New Delhi and Mumbai have their stops at Sagar Junction as well. Details of the trains are given below :-
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The nearest Airports are Bhopal and Jabalpur, which are at a distance of 180 kms and 157 kms, respectively to Sagar.
Yes, all our courses are full time, residential. Our boarding and lodging facilities for students, are like a “home away from home” and are of the highest standards. The safety and security of our students is of primary importance to us and full care is taken to ensure this. (Please check our infrastructure page for more information.)
We at CAA provide reports to the parents. Also, parents can visit us with prior information and can connect with the respective instructor for timely feedback.
CAA has the one of the most modern and largest fleet of aircraft. This results in one of the best track records of continuous flying without any delays, in the CAA to student time commitment.
Students may obtain an educational loan from any bank. We at CAA will provide the documents needed by your bank to process a loan.
CAA has a dedicated team of ground instructors who will give you complete training on ground subjects, hence you would not need to take any ground classes prior to joining us.
Yes, we have night flying facilities at our academy.
For new batch details, please contact us at admissions@caa.edu.in or call us on +91 9873363270
Normal duration of CPL course is approximately 12 – 15 months, which is also subject to how soon a student clears his theory papers and passes DGCA exams. The fastest that one of our students has qualified, has been seven months!
CAA is India’s first pilot training academy to fly the aircraft with the Centurion engine, which operates with ATF (Jet fuel). Also, we are listed in Limca Book of records.
This differs from course to course. The batch size depends on the number of applications we receive.
CAA assists students in their preparation for interviews with various airlines. Click here for details of CAA ex-student pilots who are employed with various airlines, Coast Guard, private operators, etc, and with CAA itself as Instructors.
CAA also gives “hours building” opportunity to our graduates to qualify for the flying hours requirement of specific airlines.
The Private Pilot Training course is ideally suited for aviation enthusiasts, for hobby fliers and for those who own or have access to a private aircraft. The PPL training curriculum helps build the necessary skills and knowledge that also makes students eligible for Commercial Pilot Training.
I want to become a flying Instructor. Is there a special course for it? CAA offers a special program for flying instructors that includes flying training and theory classes that prepares students for the oral examinations conducted by DGCA
For more details about this course click here
A glass cockpit is an aircraft cockpit that features electronic (digital) flight instrument displays, typically large LCD screens, rather than the traditional style of analog dials and gauges.
Yes, at CAA all our Cessna 172 aircraft are equipped with Garmin G1000 glass cockpits.
In commercial aviation, the First Officer is the second pilot (also referred to as the “co-pilot” of an aircraft. The First Officer is second-in-command of the aircraft to the Captain, who is the legal commander.
Before progressing to First Officer, comes the role of Trainee co-Pilot. It takes approximately 1 year with an airline to become a Trainee co-pilot. Then after around one year and clearing the check ride, the Trainee co-Pilot qualifies for the right seat as a First Officer.
Commander and Captain are terms used in-lieu of each other. It requires a total experience of 1500 flying hrs, an ATPL License, 1000 hrs of cross country flying and 500 hrs on type of aircraft to become a Captain. On an average it takes around 2 to 3 years to become a Captain after becoming a First Officer.
With the introduction of low cost airlines in India and Asia region, the job scenario in the aviation sector is looking up. Also, the importance of time over money is a major factor in making a transition from the railways to the airlines, as a primary mode of transport.
Govt. of India allows a person to fly commercially up to the age of 65 years, which is subject to being medically fit.
Aviation is a sector that demands discipline, dedication and determination. Good numerical, analytical and logical reasoning ability are essential skills for pilots. If you plan to make aviation as your career, you must first earn the basic pilot certificates and ratings. Apart from your ratings and Commercial Pilot License, you would need to possess a positive attitude and honed interpersonal and decision making skills in order to succeed as a pilot.
While the majority of aspiring pilots wish to fly for airlines, there are several interesting and well-paying jobs in India, for e.g. Charter flying; Corporate flying; Flight instructors; Aerial patrols, etc.
As per DGCA standards, one needs to pass the following papers :-
Air Regulations
Air Navigation
Meteorology
Aircraft technical General
Aircraft Technical Specific
RTR
Good numerical, analytical and logical reasoning ability are essential skills for pilots. Interpersonal skills with good communication are an added advantage.
As per DGCA standards, one need to pass the following papers :-
Air Regulations
Air Navigation
Meteorology
Aircraft technical General
Aircraft Technical Specific
RTR
Yes, as long your eye sight is 6/6 after wearing correctable glasses, and you are declared medically fit from a DGCA approved doctor.
Check your eligibility – Educational Qualifications: You should have cleared your class 12th with Physics and Maths. Non Physics – Chemistry – Maths students can appear for the National Indian Open School (NIOS) exam and join the course.
Medical Fitness – You should have cleared your Class ll medical examination by a DGCA approved doctor.
Make sure to pay close attention while filling up the form as we do not entertain changes after submission. After completing the form, click “Submit”.
Minimum Age requirement – At the time of joining you should be 17 years of age and when applying for CPL license you should be 18 years of age.
Career flying could provide you with one of the fastest and highest return on your education investment (ROI). Flying is an extremely rewarding career.
During your travels to various destinations, you would get exposure to different cultures.
In flying, you would not have to carry work home. Hence, you would have more free time as compared to other careers and you could pursue other hobbies and interests.
You should review the following areas while selecting a flying school to enrol yourself into –
Cost and duration of the course
Fleet and availability of aircraft i.e aircraft to student ratio
Number and nature of flight and ground instructors
Availability of an in – house maintenance team
Weather conditions in the area where the academy is located
Availability of fuel
Infrastructure of the academy
Reputation of the academy
Feedback from other students
Boarding and lodging facilities
Please get in touch with us on +91 9873662370 or at admissions@caa.edu.in and we shall be happy to supply this information to you.
At CAA you can pay in installments whereas if you were to take up flying training abroad or with some other institutes in India, you may need to pay upfront.
