DGCA Compliant Syllabus - Indian Flying Training Program

Professional Flying Training Program

(DGCA Compliant)

Total Cost of Training: US $38500.00 – Effective May 2009

Training will include FAA Private Pilot License (PPL), Instrument Rating (IR), Commercial (CPL) Multi - Engine (ME) rating Pilot License and Single Engine Commercial add-on. Estimated completion time 6-9 months.

The PPL and IR training phases of the training will be conducted on the Cessna C152 / C172 or Piper PA-38 and Piper PA-28 aircraft.

The Multi-engine training will be conducted on Piper Seneca PA34 aircraft. The Multi Engine training will include 50 hours of ground, flight training and simulator training

Single Engine Experience (PPL/IR/CPL)

PPL/CPL – Cessna 152/ Piper PA-38
C152 / Piper PA-38 - 160 hours
PIC Min 100 hours includes night (5 hours) and cross country (50 hours)
5 Hours Simulator

Instrument (IR) on Cessna 172 / Piper PA-28
Cessna C172 – PA28	20 hours(Instrument Time)
SE Simulator	25 hours
Total Instrument	45 hours

Multi Engine Experience
Piper Seneca (PA34)	20 hours
ME Simulator (Instrument)	20 hours
Total ME	40 hours

Simulator	ME – PA34	Cessna 172/PA-28	Cessna 152 /PA38
50	20	20	160

Total Hours	250 hours (extra 2 hours allows for Commercial flight tests)
Aircraft:	200 hours
Total Multi	40 hours (20 aircraft + 20 simulator)
Simulator:	50 hours
* FAA approved Single / Multi-Engine simulator - Modular Flight Deck (M.F.D).

Cross Country Experience:
All PPL cross country flights will be greater than 50 NM
All CPL cross country will be greater then 100 NM
Private, Instrument, Commercial Multi-Engine and Single Engine

50 Hours Flight Instruction for PPL
25 Hours Ground Instruction for PPL
40 Hours Instruction for Instrument Rating
35 Hours Ground Instruction for IR
30 Hours Flight Instruction for CPL (20 Multi and 10 single maneuvers)
50 Hours of Ground Instruction for Multi Engine CPL (classroom and simulator) This also fulfills the DGCA 30 hours portion of the ground instruction requirement for CPL
10 Hours Ground Instruction for CPL Single Engine
Books, Equipment, Shirts & Headset (see equipment list for full details)
All Applicable Domestic Taxes
Daily Ground Transportation

Course equipment Included

Flight Computer (E6B)
FAR/AIM 2009 Ed
Pilot Handbook
Navigational Plotter
1 x Primary Training Aircraft Checklist (all others will be loaned)
Private Pilot Knowledge Test prep CD-Rom
Private Pilot Syllabus
Private Pilot Training Record
Aviation Weather & Weather Services Book
Commercial Flight Maneuvers
Commercial Pilot FAA Knowledge Test
Commercial Pilot Knowledge Test prep CD-Rom
Commercial Pilot Syllabus
Instrument Flight Maneuvers
Instrument Pilot Knowledge Test prep CD-Rom
Instrument Pilot Syllabus
Instrument Pilot Training Record
Multi Engine Training Book
Pilot Logbook
Online Scheduling and Course Syllabus
Flight Bag (size 7in x 9in)
2 x Aviation Pacific Polo Shirts
Aviation Pacific Inc reserves the right to amend this course material list and content without notice.

Additional Training Costs and Fee’s

Checkride fee’s		$350-500 each (paid directly to the examiner)
TSA Fee’s X 3		$130 (needed for Private, Instrument and Commercial – paid Online to the TSA)
Fingerprinting (TSA)		$50 (paid directly to Fingerprinting company)
Flight Medical		$110 (paid directly to Medical examiner)
Aircraft Deductable Insurance		$300 (per year paid to Aviation Pacific Inc)
Flight equipment		$100 Charts, Fuel strainer, IFR Approach plates, Checklists, (purchased locally)
Additional Flight Hours		At prevailing rates (we suggest that a 5% of course fee be budgeted for additional hours)

Aircraft upgrade, for students of larger build or stature wishing to upgrade their package to allow them to complete all their training in a 4 seated aircraft please add approximately $3200 to this course price.

Students requiring additional flying or ground training hours or preparation in order to safely pass the FAA Check rides, Ground Examinations or require for some other reason further training to complete the course will be charged for these hours or training at the rate prevailing at that time. Please note although a complete Commercial course can be completed within 6 months we recommend that students budget for between 8 – 9 months course duration and final flight check-rides.

Accommodation Options

Hotel	from $23.50 per night ($700 / month shared accommodation includes breakfast & school bus transportation)
Home stay	from $22 per night ($650 / month including meals requires own transportation to school)

Note: There are a number of different options for accommodation available depending on budget and preference. The accommodation we can arrange is on a shared basis Guest House Hotel or Family Home-stay with a maximum 2 persons per room. Hotel accommodation Includes Cooked Breakfast 7 days a week & Light evening meal (except holidays), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Hotel Rooms also offer Fridge and Microwave). The home-stay option Includes meals. We can take care of the booking of the room at the Aviation Pacific discounted rate for you however hotel bills must be settled directly between the hotel and the student.

For those of you who wish to save money on accommodation a good option is to rent a shared house, many of our students choose this option having been at the school for a month or two after settling in and finding their group of friends amongst their fellow students.

Payment Process and Financial Commitment

Pilot Training, like most professional qualifications, requires a committed student as well as a large financial commitment. While we have tried to ensure that you are aware of the real financial costs involved we suggest that you budget for an additional 5% of the total course fees to cover any unexpected additional training that you may require.

The competitive pricing offered in our inclusive packages such as our Professional Package and our Indian DGCA Package is dependent on prompt and full installment payments on or before the due dates. All payments are to be by Bank Transfer to our nominated account except the first Enrollment, Administration & I20 fee of $250 which may be paid via credit card using our online enrollment form which will speed up the processing of the I20. The I20 will not be processed until we confirm receipt of the enrollment fee. All course inclusive items paid by the student will be refunded at the posted rates by way of a deduction of the last tuition fee. Payment Schedule:

The inclusive course price is based on a discounted rate provided that payment terms are met as per the following schedule. Students who do not pay according to their agreed schedules will revert to a per hour billing rate at the prevailing school hourly rates.

1)	Packaged School Fees
$250	Enrollment, administration and I20 fee paid either online via our Website or by Bank Transfer
$10,000	Received seven days prior to arrival in the USA
$10,000	Received 30 days after course commencement.
$10,000	Received 60 days after course commencement.
$8,250	Received 90 days after course commencement.

2)	Accommodation Fees

Accommodation is handled separately from Tuition fees and 6 months hotel or home stay accommodation is $4200 ($700/ month). For students on a loan program Aviation Pacific Inc can, to assist you by invoicing the student for the accommodation portion which will then be paid on behalf of the student directly to their hotel or home stay provider. For students wishing to do this the accommodation must be paid in advance of their arrival date as we are not able to refund tuition fees to be used for accommodation purposes.

Discount for Pre-Paid Courses:

Students who Pre-pay for their entire course upfront in full and in one payment will be entitled to a 1.5% course discount, excluding accommodation. This payment must be received seven days prior to their arrival.

The price quotes for a packaged course will remain fixed for a period of 10 months from the enrollment date. Should there be an escalation in school fees after this 10 month period then the student may be additionally billed for this on a pro rata basis.

For the purpose of this document courses are said to have commenced once a student has arrived at the school or at school booked accommodation. All prices listed are in USD (United States Dollars).

Aviation Pacific Inc Bank Details for student deposit and wire transfers

Bank of America
755 West Channel Islands Blvd
Port Hueneme, California 93041

ABA Routing Number: 121000358
Account Number: Call for #
Account Name: Aviation Pacific Inc
Swift Code: BOFAUS3N

Please ensure that you obtain proof of deposit from the Bank as well as a reference number for the deposit so that we can match the deposit to you.
If need be please call Aviation Pacific Inc for information on how to transfer funds.

Refund Policy – Inclusive Courses

Students who cancel their enrollment after their I20 has been issued but prior to the seven day period before the commencement of their course or their arrival in the USA (whichever is soonest) will forfeit the Enrollment, Administration & I20 fee of $250 only.
Students who cancel within the seven day period prior to their scheduled arrival but prior to the commencement of flight training, (ground or flight) will be charged a $2000 cancellation fee as well as forfeiting the $250 Enrollment, Administration & I20 fee.
3. Cancellation after the commencement of their course will result in forfeiting the $250 Enrollment, Administration & I20 Fee, the $2000 cancellation fee as well as the relevant ground school fee. Furthermore throughout the course program once a portion of ground training class has commenced (Private, Instrument or Commercial) that particular ground school fees are none refundable.
Initiation of the payment of a refund terms,
1. Refunds will be initiated within 21 days of receipt of a written request by the student stating the reason for their required termination.
2. A mutually agreed upon refund in USD (United States Dollar) value statement must signed by the Student and Aviation Pacific Inc acknowledging final refund amount prior to funds being released for transfer.
3. Refunds will be made by Bank / Telegraphic transfer to the student’s nominated account.
4. Refunds will be made in USD (United States Dollar).
5. All bank charges associated such a refund will be for the students account and will be deducted from the balance due to the student prior to the transfer being effected.

For the purpose of this document courses are said to have commenced once a student has arrived at the school or at school arranged accommodation. All prices listed are in USD (United States Dollars)

To Enroll On This Course Please Press Apply and we will contact you with an exact date of course commencement closest to your requested start date.

To ask a question, fill out our Enquiry form and someone will respond to your questions at our earliest opportunity.