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Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi was set up to bring about a quantum

improvement in the standards of flying and ground training of Commercial Pilots in


the country. For this the Akedemi is equipped with modern and sophisticated
trainer aircraft, up-to-date audio visual training aids and other facilities for
effective ground training. It is manned by highly qualified flying and ground
instructors, with long experience in the field of aviation and flying training.
The aim is to reduce the workload of a pilot to make him effective systems
manager, the graduate reach the standards required to transit with ease on the
cockpits of the airlines.

The Akedemi has excellent infrastructure with a large hostel for the pilot
trainees and staff quarters. It has its own airfield equipped with basic
facilities and is undoubtedly the premier institute of its kind in South Asia.

INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA URAN AKADEMI

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi,


Fursatganj Air field,
Raebareli-229302
U.P

Telephone No. 0535�202096, 202097, 202808


Fax 91�535�202094

Guidelines Manual AIRCRAFT MANUAL OF INDIA, Volume I, The Aircraft Act, 1934 and
Rules Made Thereunder (Revised Edition Corrected upto 31st March, 1995).

Available at DGCA Office, CAD Tech. Center, Opp. Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi-110
003.
At all Regional DAW Offices, Delhi/Bombay/Madras/Calcutta/Gauhati/Lucknow and
Hyderabad
English Book Depot, Cannaught Circus, New Delhi

Today, flying is both a science and an art, a profession that must be studied in a
professional academy.

Till 1985 there was no school in India to provide the finely honed flying skills
and the technical experience required by modern pilots. The Indira Gandhi
Rashtriya Uran Akademi was created to cater to this need.

A finely focussed school, the Akademi trains cadets up to the level where they are
eligible for an Indian Commercial Pilots� Licence.

Our goal is to provide training of a standard acceptable anywhere in the world. To


this end the Akademi continues to seek new infusions of technology and technique.

After all, in an institution which seeks to produce the best pilots in the world,
the sky is the limit.

Office of Chief Ground Instructor � to provide information pertaining to Pilot


training.

Office of Chief Admn Officer � other information.

Any other information required by the public may be sought from the Director.
ENTERING THE AKADEMI

The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi is an institution designed to serve as a


centre for excellence.

Given this directive, the standards of admittance are high.

All candidates must meet the following criteria, before appearing for the written
examination.

Qualifications

Age limit
Upper None
Minimum For SPL Not less than 16 years
For PPL Not less than 17 years
For CPL Not less than 18 years

Certificate of medical Fitness,

Issued by a Medical Board approved by the Director-General of Civil Aviation,


Ministry of Civil Aviation, India.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Senior School Certificate from the Central Board of Secondary Examinations, or an


equivalent Board or University i.e. 10+2 (Physics and Mathematics essential). (Non
Science students who started flying before January 1994 are also eligible).

Private Pilot�s Licence:

Must possess Indian PPL (At least 60 hours of flying experience, inclusive of 30
hours of solo flights in the last 3 years).

Foreign nationals are required to get PPL endorsed by DGCA.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

The written examination is in two parts.

A general knowledge �cum �intelligence test.

A test on all the subjects required to obtain a PPL.

WOMBAT Test to assess aptitude for flying.


COURSES OFFERED

The Akademi offers both a CPL course and a Commercial Helicopter Pilot Licence.

CPL COURSE

Number of course: Two


(January and July sessions)

Number of students per course: 20


Duration of a course: 18 months.

Medical Examination (For Commencing Training for CPL)

President
AFCME, Subrato Park,
New Delhi - 110010
President
CEM, Institute of Aerospace Medicine,
Bangalore - 560017

CHPL COURSE

Number of students per course: 10


Duration of course:

6 months (Candidates with under 500 hours as pilot-in-command):

12 months (Candidates with under 500 hours as pilot-in-command).

Minimum qualification: CPL Licence.

Other Information

The course is taken on Robinson R-22B helicopters.

Student with over 500 hours� pilot-in-command experience will receive 40 hours�
flight time.

Students with less than 500 hours� pilot-in-command experience will receives 100
hours flying time.

In addition, 40 hours of ground instruction is required.

RTR Government of India, Ministry of Communications, Wireless planning and Co-


ordination, New Delhi.

FRTO- Provisional written exam by DGCA Flight Radio Operator�s Licence.

INDEPENDENT COURSES

Multi-Engine Endorsement Course.


Instrument Rating course.

Simulator Training Course.

Standardisation Course for Chief Fling Instructor Pilot Instructor Pilot In-charge
of Flying Clubs.

Ground Training Course for Assistant Pilot Instructor (A) to Flight Instructor
Rating (A). All courses offered by the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi follow
the guidelines laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India.

CPL COURSE�STAGE 1

The first stage of the CPL course takes place on the Trinidad TB-20, a single
piston engine, variable pitch, retractable under-carriage aircraft, equipped with
advanced instruments. 655 hours of Ground Subjects Training firms up the basic
knowledge on aviation subjects.

This combined with 20 hours on a Flight Simulator, conveying basic instrumental


flying tracking approach and touch-down procedures followed by 172 hours of flying
time.

CPL COURSE � STAGE II

The second part of the course is on the King Air C-90A, a Twin-engined, turbo-prop
aircraft.

This is supported by 20 hours training on the C-90A/B200 Simulator, followed by 20


hours of flying time.

In addition, ground instruction of 60 hours is imparted and the student is fully


prepared for Line Oriented Flying.

In both Stage I and Stage II, Simulator training is imparted before commencing
flights, as well as concurrently with flying training. Experience across the world
suggests that this is the ideal method.

IN THE AIR

Fursatganj, the home of the Akademi, meets every criterion for an aviation
institute. It enjoys clear, non-foggy weather through most of the year. Equally
important, it is away from the crowded skies used by regular commercial aircraft.

All our chosen aircraft-the Kind Air C-90A, the Trinidad TB-20, and the Robinson
R-22B are ideally suited for both cross-country flying and instrument flying.
Presently there are two King Air C-90A, 12 Trinidad TB-20 and two Robinson R-22B
Helicopter.

Solo flights are encouraged especially in the more advanced stages of the course.

Students thus obtain an all around training in every fact of modern aeroplane
technology including multiengine endorsement and an instrument rating.

ALL ROUND EXCELLENCE

In keeping with the do it yourself spirit of the pioneering aviators, the Indira
Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi insists on training in every aspect of aviation.

Fursatganj airfield, at the exclusive disposal of the Akademi, aids in the


fulfilment of this aim.

Students are fully trained in traffic ATS control, basic meteorology radio,
navigation, and maintenance support services at the Akademi�s own spacious and
superbly equipped workshop.

Practical training on all aspects of aircraft design is given at our specially


designed wind tunnel.

The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi also boasts of a fine library, with books
offering comprehensive information on every aspect of aviation.

Training Facilities

There are nearly 26 Flying Clubs/Govt. Flying Training Institutes in the Country.

ADDRESSES OF FLYING CLUBS IN INDIA

1.
The Manager
Amritsar Aviation Club
Civil Aerodrome
Amritsar (Punjab)
2.
The Secretary
Andhra Pradesh Flying Club
Hyderabad Airport
Hyderabad (A.P.) 500 011

3.
The Administrator
Bihar Flying Institute
Patna Airport
PATNA
4.
The Honorary Secretary
Bahasthali Vidyapith Gliding and Flying Club,
RAJASTHAN

5.
The Honorary Secretary
Coimbatore Flying Club Ltd.
Civil Aerodrome
COIMBATORE
6.
The Honorary Secretary
Bombay Flying Club Ltd.
Juhu Aerodrome, Santacruz (W),
BOMBAY
7.
The Administrative Officer
Flying Training Institute
Govt. of West Bengal,
Behala, CALCUTTA
8.
The Honarary Secretary
Delhi Flying Club Limited
Safdarjung Airport,
NEW DELHI

9.
The Honorary Secretary
Gujrat Flying Club,
Civil Aerodrome, Harni Road,
BARODA (GUJARAT)
10.
The Principal
Govt. of Flying Training Institute,
Jakur Aerodrome,
BANGALORE

11.
The Honorary Secretary
Nagpur Flying Club,
Sonegaon Aerodrome
NAGPUR
12.
The Manager,
Udan Research & Flying Institute Pvt. Limited, 126, Kanchan Bagh,
INDORE

13.
The Administrative Officer
Kerala Aviation Training Centre,
Civil Aerodrome, Pettah,
TRIVANDRUM (KERALA)
14.
The Manager,
Ludhiana Aviation Club,
Civil Aerodrome, Sahnewal P.O.,
LUDHIANA(PUNJAB) 141 120

15.
The Honorary Secretary,
Northern India Flying Club,
Civil Aerodrome
JULLANDUR CANTT. (PUNJAB)
16.
The Chief Flight Instructor,
Hissar Aviation Club,
Civil Aerodrome,
HISSAR (HARYANA)

17.
The Honorary Secretary,
Madhya Pradesh Flying Club Ltd.,
Civil Aerodrome,
INDORE � 452 005
18.
The Director,
Govt. Flying Training Institute,
Civil Aerodrome
LUCKNOW (U.P.)

19.
The Manager,
Pinjore Aviation Club,
PINJORE (HARYANA)
20.
The Principal,
Rajasthan Flying Training School,
Sanger Airport, JAIPUR (Rajasthan).

21.
The Govt. Aviation Officer,
Orissa Govt. Flying Training Institute,
Civil Aerodrome,
BHUBANESHWAR.
22.
The Manager,
Patiala Aviation Club,
Civil Aerodrome,
PATIALA.

23.
The Honorary Secretary,
Assam Flying Club,
Civil Aerodrome,
GUWAHATI (ASSAM)
24.
The Honorary Secretary,
Madras Flying Club Ltd.
Civil Aerodrome, Madras Airport,
MADRAS 600 027 (TAMIL NADU)

25.
The Resident,
Jamshedpur Co-operative
Flying Club, Ltd.,
Sonari Aerodrome,
JAMSHEDPUR (BIHAR) 831 011
26.
The Manager,
Karnal Aviation Club,
KARNAL (HARYANA)

BACK-UP SERVICES
TRAINING FEE
INDIAN NATIONALS (IN RUPEES)

Fixed Wing
High Subsidy 5 Lakhs
Low Subsidy 10 Lakhs

Rotary Wing (Helicopter)


will be reviewed on commencement of training

For Pilots having more than 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command


1,60,000/-

Boarding & Lodging (per month approx.)


2500/-

Uniform
5000/-

INDEPENDENT COURSES

TB-20 Aircraft: Rs. 7000/- per hour of flying time and Rs. 1500/- per hour of
simulator time.

King Air C-90A: Rs. 22,000/- per hour of flying time and Rs. 5,000/- per hour of
simulator time.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

SC/ST CANDIDATE:

Rs. 2,00,000/- to SC/ST candidates on Training fee.

Additional Rs. 2,00,000/- by IGRUA to three SC/ST candidates per batch by


selection on merit cum means basis.

INDIAN AIRLINES SCHOLARSHIP:

Two scholarships each for Rs. 4,00,000/- given on merit-cum-means basis per batch.

AIR INDIA SCHOLARSHIP:

Two scholarships each for Rs. 4,00,000/- given on merit-cum-means basis per batch.

RAJIV GANDHI FOUNDATION:

For two Women Pilots on merit-cum-means to the extent of Rs. 3,00,000/- each per
batch.

J.R.D. TATA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS:


For four students of amount not less than Rs. 1,00,000/- on merit-cum-means basis.

COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The course of study offered by the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi is
rigorous even by global standards.

The discipline demanded by the Academia as a matter of course during teach hours
extends to off duty hours too.

However, we do make provision, to make our students feel at home, not least our
foreign students.

Since all courses are residential, the Akademi has a modern 80 room hostel. This
ensures that each student has a large degree of privacy with a room of his/her
own.

In addition, there are extensive recreational and sporting facilities, including


badminton courts, a football (soccer) and cricket grounds.

Life at the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi is taught, but several of our
alumni can testify that it is extremely fulfilling.

SPECIAL FACILITY:

Pilot�s Aptitude Test:

Students desirous of choosing flying as a career could be assessed for their


aptitude. The Akademi has installed the latest sophisticated computer based WOMBAT
equipment, the best in South Asia. A test without any preparation of lengthy texts
is conducted and the printed result is provided.

Duration: 1 Working day.


Fees: Rs. 1000/-
Apply on plain paper for Appointment

INDIRA GANDHI RASHTRIYA URAN AKADEMI


FURSATGANJ AIRFIELD
DISTRICT RAEBARELI �229 302 (U.P.)

To,

Subject:- Prospectus for Admission to the Commercial Pilot�s Licence Course.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Reference is made to your letter dated _______ . The following is for your
information:

AGE: No Upper age limit

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:


Should have passed Class Ten Plus Two (10+2) or an equivalent Examination with
Physics and Mathematics from a recognised Board/University. Those applicants, who
have passed class Ten Plus Two (10+2) with any combination of subjects, but were
enrolled for flying training on or before 01.01.94 with flying clubs or
institutions, are also eligible for admission.

FLYING EXPERIENCE:

Must hold a valid Indian Private Pilot�s Licence with a minimum of 60 hrs. flying
experience inclusive of 30 hrs. as Pilot-in-command in the preceding three years.

MEDICAL FITNESS:

Must hold a certificate of medical fitness for the initial issue of CPL issued by
Air Force, Central Medical Establishment (AFCME) Subroto Park, New Delhi or
Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) near Bangalore. Must have a normal EEG.

Prospective candidates who do not hold a Private Pilot�s Licence are required to
acquire the necessary flying experience at one of the Flying clubs in the Country.
Details of PPL training, expenses (procedure for obtaining Private Pilot�s Licence
at flying clubs etc. can be obtained directly from any of the flying clubs in
India.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:

A written competitive examination is held at this Akademi in the following


subjects:

Air Regulation, Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology and Aircraft and Engine
(General) as per the Syllabus and standard required for obtaining a Private
Pilot�s Licence.

Intelligence/Reasoning Test.

Short listed candidates after the Written Test will be tested on WOMBAT APTITUDE
TEST & INTERVIEWED by a selection board, Final selection will be from amongst the
short listed candidates based on performance in the written test, aptitude test &
interview in their order of merit.

TRAINING FEE: Subsidised Training (Tuition) Fee:

Rs.5.00 lakhs (Rs.2.50 lakhs for SC/ST candidates).

Non Subsidised Training Fee Rs.10,000.00/-

The above tuition fees are subject to review from time to time. The fee is payable
in four equal quarterly installments. In addition Rs.10,000/- as refundable
security deposit and Rs.5,500/- for uniform are to be paid along with the first
installment of training fee at the time of joining. Some Nationalised Banks Grant
Educational Loans the details of which can be obtained directly from such banks.

Duration of Training : 18 months

SHOLARSHIPS:

Two scholarships each from Air India & Indian Airlines are awarded on merit-cum-
means basis per year;
JRD Tata Trust offers Rs. 10 lacs per year to trainees as decided by their Board
of Directors.

Some State Governments award scholarships to SC/ST candidates for training at


IGRUA. Eligible candidates may approach the respective State SC/ST Welfare
Directorate for the same.

BOARDING & LODGING: It is mandatory for the students to stay in the Akademi
Hostel. Monthly charges would be Rs. 400/- as room rent on twin sharing basis and
Rs.1,800/- approximately as messing charges (Rates may be revised). 5 months
advance payment is to be made for boarding and lodging with each installment. Boys
and Girls are provided separate accommodation.

NUMBER OF VACANCY ON THE COURSE: Normally 20 students are taken in each CPL Course

SCHEDULE OF COURSE: The next course is scheduled to commence on


_______Advertisement is placed on in the leading National Newspapers in India and
employment news approximately three months prior to the commencement of the
course. A copy of the advertisement is also sent to all flying clubs for the
information of all trainees.

MISCELLANEOUS: We get lot of queries from students for admission to this Akademi,
who have done 10+2 with Physics and Maths but are without any flying experience.
They are advised to read para 2 of this Leaflet carefully for first obtaining
Private Pilot�s Licence.

(for chief ground instructor)

NB: All the above information may be changed at short notice at the discretion of
the Akademi.

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