Guides for pilots and parents
Plain-English guides to licences, DGCA steps, medicals, type ratings and training finance. Each one says what to check, in what order, and what goes wrong.
DGCA & Licensing
Helicopter vs Airplane Pilot Training 2026 | CPL(H) vs CPL Comparison & Career Guide
Different costs, different careers. Compare helicopter and airplane pilot training, typical pay ranges and job paths before you choose. A free 20-minute…
DGCA & Licensing
Complete DGCA CPL Exam Guide 2026 | 5 Papers, Study Plan & Success Tips
Master the five DGCA CPL theory papers and RTR(A) with a structured 3–6 month study plan and guidance from Pilots Assist.
DGCA & Licensing
Top Flight Schools in India 2026: How to Choose a DGCA-Approved One
How to choose a DGCA-approved flight school in India: verify approval, compare written fees and refund terms under FTC 02/2026, and ask…
India
DGCA CPL Syllabus: 5 Papers + RTR(A), Mistakes to Avoid
A topic-level breakdown of what's actually inside each DGCA CPL ground paper.
General
Boeing 737 Type Rating: Cost, Duration and Prerequisites (2026)
What a 737 type rating actually involves — prerequisites, duration, real cost ranges and how to pick a training centre.
India
DGCA Ground Classes: 6 Subjects and Mistakes to Avoid
What DGCA ground classes actually cover, subject by subject, and what to check before you enrol in one.
India
IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program: Fees, Eligibility and Selection (2026)
How IndiGo's cadet pathway actually works, who qualifies, and what it really costs.
India
SACAA CPL to DGCA Conversion: A Return-to-India Planning Checklist
Plan a South Africa-to-India licence route with attention to SACAA records, logbook consistency, DGCA exams, recency, verification and conversion budgeting.
India
DGCA Computer Number Application: Document Checklist and Rejection Prevention
Prepare a consistent DGCA computer number application, organise academic records and prevent common document mismatches that can delay exam planning.
India
Pilot Training Loan Without Collateral: What Applicants Should Prepare
Understand how lenders may assess unsecured pilot-training finance and strengthen the application through realistic budgeting, co-applicant readiness and documentation.