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Ques: What is the duration of Commercial Pilot Training in Nagpur?

Commercial Pilot Training in Nagpur normally takes about 8 to 12 months for most students to finish the required training hours and get ready for a Commercial Pilot License (CPL).

In simple terms, the course has two main parts:

  1. Ground Training and Theory: You learn basics like air rules, navigation, weather, and radio communication.

  2. Flying Training: You practice flying real aircraft. Most schools include around 200 flying hours as part of the course.

The training is usually divided into three stages:

  1. Ground Training (classroom lessons)

  2. Simulator Training (learning with flight simulators)

  3. Flying Training (real flight hours)

In many cases, students complete flying and theory in 8-10 months if everything goes smoothly. But be aware this period can extend up to 12-18 months in some flight schools because of weather delays, aircraft availability, health checks, or extra exam attempts.

Positive Points

  1. The course is well-structured and follows government / DGCA rules.
  2. In Nagpur, training is available from experienced instructors and good flight schools.
  3. If you finish on time, you can start your career as a commercial pilot soon.

Things to Keep in Mind

  1. Flying hours depend on weather and aircraft availability sometimes delays happen.
  2. If you don't clear theory or flying tests on the first try, training duration can get longer.

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