Process

Convertion of a foreign CPL to Indian CPL is basically simplified to three different phases. There are alternate ways in which covertion can be done, however the below mentioned is the most preferred method.

Convertion of a foreign CPL to Indian CPL is basically simplified to three different phases. There are alternate ways in which covertion can be done, however the below mentioned is the most preferred method.

Phase-I BEFORE GOING ABROAD

1. Obtain your CLASS II and CLASS I DGCA medicals
2. Obtain your computer number
3. Clear DGCA papers (Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology and Air Regulations)
   Note : It is preferred to clear DGCA papers prior to going abroad. Papers can be cleared after coming back as well. However, you'd be only having a time frame of 6 months after coming back to avoid extra recency flying.
4. Clear RTR
   Note : Clearing RTR from India is not mandatory when flying from a 'Common Wealth' country. RTR obtained from a common wealth country can be directly converted.
5. Clear DGCA papers (Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology and Air Regulations)
   Note : It is preferred to clear DGCA papers prior to going abroad. Papers can be cleared after coming back as well. However, you'd be only having a time frame of 6 months after coming back to avoid extra recency flying.
6. Clear RTR
   Note : Clearing RTR from India is not mandatory when flying from a 'Common Wealth' country. RTR obtained from a common wealth country can be directly converted.

Phase-II ABROAD

1. Obtain CLASS I medical of the particular country you're flying in
2. Obtain CPL of the particular country that you're flying in as per the regulations pertaining there.
   Note : Almost all recognised flying schools abroad has the provision of training a trainee for CPL as per DGCA requirements.
3. Maintain your log book and obtain the necessary supporting documents as per DGCA guidelines.
4. Verification letter of that particular contracting state.
   Note : Make sure that you have obtained all the supporting documents and signatues.

Phase-III AFTER COMING BACK TO INDIA

• Flying Skill Tests
Before flying in India, the trainee has to ensure that he has the following licenses (Usually processed by the flying schools in India)

1. SPL (Student Pilot License) - Issued based on the DGCA papers cleared by the trainee
2. FRTOL (Flight Radio Telephone Operator's License) - Issued based on RTR

After meeting the mentioned prequsites, trainee has to give the following skill tests in India

1. GFT Day
2. GFT Night
3. 250 nm cross-country test by day
4. 120 nm cross-country test by night
5. IR Test (If IR endorsed)

• Signal/Morse code test ( could be done either in India or Abroad)

• Licence Submission

• Sign up on eGCA portal after reading the guidelines.

• Fill in your details, followed by uploading required documents and submitting the license charges.

• Flying Skill Tests
Before flying in India, the trainee has to ensure that he has the following licenses (Usually processed by the flying schools in India)

1. SPL (Student Pilot License) - Issued based on the DGCA papers cleared by the trainee
2. FRTOL (Flight Radio Telephone Operator's License) - Issued based on RTR

After meeting the mentioned prequsites, trainee has to give the following skill tests in India

1. GFT Day
2. GFT Night
3. 250 nm cross-country test by day
4. 120 nm cross-country test by night
5. IR Test (If IR endorsed)

• Signal/Morse code test ( could be done either in India or Abroad)

• Licence Submission

• Sign up on eGCA portal after reading the guidelines.

• Fill in your details, followed by uploading required documents and submitting the license charges.