DGCA Lincense Conversion
Converting a foreign pilot license into an Indian pilot license allows you to fly professionally within India. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) provides specific guidelines for the conversion of professional pilot licenses issued in ICAO Contracting States into an Indian Pilot’s License. Below is a step-by-step guide to the process:
Additional Requirements for License Conversion & Endorsements
Cross-Country Flight Requirements
- 20 Hours Cross-Country Flights: Required for standard conversion.
- 50 Hours Cross-Country Flights: Required if applying for Instrument Rating (IR).
- Submit three cross-country check reports:
- 300 NM with two full-stop landings
- 250 NM with one full-stop landing
- 120 NM night flight returning to departure point without landing
Night Flying Requirements
- 5 Hours of night flying as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
- Certificate confirming at least 10 night take-offs and 10 landings.
Instrument Rating (IR) Requirements
- 40 Hours total instrument flight time:
- 20 hours on actual aircraft
- 20 hours on simulator/similar equipment
- 5 Hours recent instrument time on aircraft within last 6 months (for IR endorsement).
Multi-Engine Endorsement for CPL
- Completion of ground training & passing technical exam.
- At least 10 hours of multi-engine flight training including test/check flight.
- General Flying Test (Day): Three solo take-offs & landings on multi-engine aircraft.
- General Flying Test (Night): Three solo take-offs & landings on multi-engine aircraft.
- IR (Multi-Engine): Report confirming at least two instrument approaches on the requested aircraft.
Pre-Application Requirements in India
- General Flying Test Report: Conducted by DGCA-approved flying institute in India (Day, Night, IR if applicable). Test must be within 6 months of application.
- Signal Reception Test Report: Required if not completed at ICAO-recognized training institute.
- DGCA Written Exam Results: Pass results in Air Regulation & Composite Papers (valid for 30 months).
- Indian Class-I Medical: Certificate from DGCA-approved examiner.
- Indian RTR(A): Mandatory if not previously issued.
- Educational Verification: 10th & 12th verification certificates from respective boards with originals.