🧭 What is a PPL?

A PPL allows you to fly aircraft for non-commercial purposes. You can take passengers, explore the skies, or build flying hours — but not earn income from flying.

✅ Basic Requirements

• Minimum Age: 17 years
• Class 2 DGCA Medical Certificate
• 10th pass (Physics & Math preferred)
• Student Pilot Licence (SPL) before solo flights

📚 Training Includes

1. Ground School: Air Regulations, Navigation, Meteorology, Aircraft Systems, and RT.

2. Flight Training: 40–50 hours of flying including solo, dual, cross-country, and navigation training.

🏫 Flying Schools in India

• IGRUA – Amethi
• Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics – Chandigarh
• Redbird Aviation – Baramati
• CAE Gondia

💰 Cost of Training

₹8–12 lakhs depending on location, aircraft type, and school reputation.

⏳ Course Duration

4–6 months full-time, or 8–10 months part-time.

🧑‍✈️ What’s Next After PPL?

• Fly for leisure or recreation
• Build hours toward CPL
• Add ratings (Night, IR, Multi-Engine)