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This document outlines the syllabus for the written examination required to obtain a Commercial Pilot's License (CPL) and Instrument Rating in India. The syllabus covers key areas of knowledge including regulations, aircraft general knowledge, flight performance and planning, human performance limitations, meteorology, navigation, operational procedures, principles of flight, and radio telephony. It specifies the main topics to be covered in each area in accordance with the country's aviation rules and international standards.

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This document outlines the syllabus for the written examination required to obtain a Commercial Pilot's License (CPL) and Instrument Rating in India. The syllabus covers key areas of knowledge including regulations, aircraft general knowledge, flight performance and planning, human performance limitations, meteorology, navigation, operational procedures, principles of flight, and radio telephony. It specifies the main topics to be covered in each area in accordance with the country's aviation rules and international standards.

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syllabus -

Commercial Pilot’s Licence

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION
TECHNICAL CENTER, OPPOSITE SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT


SECTION 7 - FLIGHT CREW STANDARDS
TRAINING AND LICENSING
SERIES B PART IV

Issue II dated 1.9.99 Effective 1.1.2000

Subject : Syllabus for Examination for Issue of Commercial Pilot’s Licence and
Instrument Rating- Aeroplanes.

1. INTRODUCTION

Sections J of Schedule II of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, stipulates, amongst other requirements, that
the applicant shall have to pass a written examination as per the syllabus prescribed by the DGCA for
issuance of Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL). Sections O lays down similar requirements for issue of
Instrument Rating (IR) of aeroplanes. This part of the CAR lays down the main topics of syllabus for
the written examination for issue of CPL and issue of IR in accordance with the provisions of
Schedule II. These topics of syllabus are in conformity with the knowledge requirements prescribed
in ICAO Annex 1.

2. SYLLABUS

2.1 Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) & Instrument Rating (Aeroplanes)

2.1.1 Air Regulations


a) Aircraft Act, 1934 – Chapter I, Section Short title and extent, definitions, power to detain
aircraft, penalty for act in contravention of rules made under the act, penalty for flying so as to
cause danger;
b) Aircraft Rules, 1937;
c) rules of the air;
d) appropriate air traffic services practices and procedures.

2.1.2 Aircraft General Knowledge


a) principles of operation and functioning of aeroplane power plants, systems and instruments;
b) operating limitations of appropriate aeroplanes and power plants; relevant operational
information from the flight manual or other appropriate document;
c) use and serviceability checks of equipment and systems of appropriate aeroplanes;
d) maintenance procedures for airframes, systems and power plants of appropriate aeroplanes;

2.1.3 Flight Performance and Planning


a) effects of loading and mass distribution on aeroplane handling, flight characteristics and
Performance; mass and balance calculations;
b) use and practical application of take-off, landing and other performance data;
c) pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to operations under VFR; preparation and
filing of air traffic services flight plans; appropriate air traffic service procedures, position
reporting procedures; altimeter setting procedures; operations in areas of high density traffic;

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2.1.4 Human Performance and Limitations


Human performance and limitations relevant to the commercial pilot- aeroplanes;

2.1.5 Meteorology
a) interpretation and application of aeronautical meteorological reports, charts and forecasts, use
of, and procedures for obtaining, meteorological information, pre-flight and in-flight; altimetry;
b) aeronautical meteorology; climatology of relevant areas in respect of the elements having an
effect upon aviation; the movement of pressure systems, the structure of fronts and the origin
and characteristics of significant weather phenomenon which affect take-off, en-route and landing
conditions; hazardous weather avoidance;

2.1.6 Navigation
a) air navigation, including the use of aeronautical charts, instruments and navigation aids; an
understanding of the principles and characteristics of appropriate navigation systems; operation
of airborne equipment; practical aspects of air navigation and dead reckoning techniques;
b) practical air navigation using radio navigation aids;
c) use, accuracy and reliability of navigation systems used in departure enroute, approach and
landing phases of flight; identification of radio navigation Aids;

2.1.7 Operational Procedures


a) use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes, abbreviations and
instrument procedure charts for departure, enroute, descent and approach;
b) appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures; safety practices associated with flight
under IFR;
c) action to be taken to avoid hazardous weather, wake turbulence and other operating hazards;
d) operational procedures for carriage of freight; potential hazards associated with dangerous
goods;
e) requirements and practices for safety briefing to passengers, including precautions to be
observed when embarking and disembarking from Aeroplanes;

2.1.8 Principles of Flight


Principles of flight relating to aeroplanes;

2.1.9 Radio Telephony


Radiotelephony procedures and phraseology as applied to VFR and IFR operations; action to be taken in
case of communication failure;

2.2 DELETED

( P. K. Chattopadhyay )
Rev. 1, 26th June 2006 Joint Director General of Civil Aviation

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