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Pilot Training Program (SPL / PPL /CPL Ground Class Theory)

DIPLOMA IN PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM (SPL / PPL / CPL GROUND THEORY) 

Take the First Step Towards Becoming a Professional Pilot 

At Tigers Wings Aviation Academy, our Pilot Training Program is designed to prepare aspiring aviators for DGCA ground examinations for SPL, PPL, and CPL. Based in Chennai, this comprehensive ground theory program builds a strong academic and technical foundation required to pursue professional pilot training and succeed in the aviation industry. 

PILOT TRAINING

Pilot Training Program SPL / PPL / CPL Ground Theory

South India’s most comprehensive DGCA CPL ground theory programme – all 7 written examination subjects, RTR with 3 oral rounds, and a full mock examination infrastructure across 26 weeks.

156

Training Days

624

Total Hours

07

DGCA Subjects

6-12 Months
624 Hours
DGCA Exam Prep
Science 12th Required

why choose this program

The Pilot Training Program (TWA-007) is Tiger Wings Aviation Academy’s most prestigious offering – South India’s most comprehensive DGCA CPL ground theory preparation programme, covering all seven DGCA written examination subjects plus RTR (Radio Telephony Restricted – Aeronautical) across 26 weeks and 624 hours.

This is a ground theory only programme. Flying training is conducted at Tiger Wings’ affiliated flying school (approximately ₹25-35 Lakhs additional, market rate). The programme takes students progressively from SPL (Student Pilot License) foundation through PPL (Private Pilot License) theory to the full CPL examination syllabus – with each phase building directly on the last.

Programme Details

Programme Details

Course Code

TWA-007

Total Hours

624 Ground Theory Hours

Duration

6-12 Months

(156 Training Days)

Schedule

4 Hours per day

(Monday to Friday)

Training Mode

Classroom + Flight Simulator (2 sessions) + RTR Lab (3 oral rounds) + Flight Planning Lab + DGCA Mock Exam Hall

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All 7 DGCA Subjects Covered

Air Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, Technical General, Technical Specific, Flight Planning, RTR – complete CPL written examination preparation.

3 Full RTR Oral Mock Rounds

DGCA examiner-format oral practice – pronunciation, full ATC sequence, emergency calls – evaluated by DGCA-licensed trainer.

Flight Simulator Sessions

Two flight simulator familiarisation sessions (primary instruments, ILS approach, emergency procedures) – included in the programme.

DGCA Mock Exam Hall

Controlled examination conditions – 20+ full-length mock papers in DGCA answer-sheet format across all subjects.

Full Curriculum: Module by Module

Each programme is taught with real labs, current industry instructors, and clear career destinations. No fluff. No false promises.

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Module 01

Phase S — SPL Foundation (Weeks 1–2)

Phase S — SPL Foundation (Weeks 1–2)

What you'll learn

  • Aviation fundamentals, aircraft component identification, DGCA regulatory framework (CARs, Acts)
  • Airport organisation: all departments mapped to career opportunities
  • DGCA Class 2 and Class 1 medical requirements — AME (Aviation Medical Examiner) process
  • Indian airspace classification A–G, aerodrome signs, markings, light gun signals

Skills you'll gain

Aviation Basics Pilot Foundation Flight Principles
Flight Dispatch

Module 02

Phase P — PPL Theory (Weeks 3–8)

Phase P — PPL Theory (Weeks 3–8)

What you'll learn

  • Principles of Flight: Bernoulli, lift/drag formula, stability (longitudinal/lateral/directional), stall/spin
  • Aircraft Technical: piston engine (4-stroke, ignition, carburetion), propeller, pitot-static, gyroscopic instruments
  • Aviation Meteorology: fronts, fog, thunderstorms, icing — METAR/TAF complete decode
  • Air Navigation (VFR): dead reckoning, VOR/NDB/DME, lost procedure, diversion planning

Skills you'll gain

Navigation Theory Flight Regulations Aircraft Knowledge

Module 03

Phase C — CPL Core Subjects (Weeks 9–16)

Phase C — CPL Core Subjects (Weeks 9–16)

What you'll learn

  • Advanced Navigation: convergency, Lambert conformal, triangle of velocities, navigation computer (CPL level), VOR/GPS/RNAV/PBN/ILS CAT I/II/III
  • Air Regulations (Advanced): CARs, FDTL, all relevant ICAO Annexes, NOTAM/AIP, accident investigation (Annex 13)
  • Technical General: gas turbine thermodynamics, FADEC, pressurisation/decompression, EFIS, GPWS/EGPWS

Skills you'll gain

Flight Planning Air Navigation Aviation Meteorology
Aviation Navigation

Module 04

Phase A — CPL Advanced Subjects (Weeks 17–21)

Phase A — CPL Advanced Subjects (Weeks 17–21)

What you'll learn

  • Technical Specific: A320 FBW (ELAC/SEC/FAC), normal/alternate/direct law, ECAM, Boeing 737 comparison
  • Aircraft Performance (jet): RTOW, obstacle clearance segments, contaminated runway, landing performance
  • Flight Planning: ICAO fuel policy in depth (trip, contingency, alternate, final reserve), ICAO FPL all 19 fields, OFP reading
  • PNR/ETP calculation, ETOPS fuel formula and alternate minima, advanced W&B (jet aircraft)

Skills you'll gain

Advanced Navigation Operational Procedures Flight Performance

Module 05

Phase R — RTR + Flight Planning Sprint (Weeks 22–24)

Phase R — RTR + Flight Planning Sprint (Weeks 22–24)

What you'll learn

  • DGCA RTR (Aeronautical): phonetics drill, Q-codes (all 20 most-tested), ATC complete sequence phraseology
  • Emergency communications: MAYDAY (all 9 elements), PAN-PAN, 7600 comms failure — drill scenarios
  • 3 full 100-question DGCA-format RTR written mock papers — timed, marked, reviewed
  • 3 rounds of RTR oral practice — DGCA examiner format, 20 minutes each, individual scoring

Skills you'll gain

Radio Communication Flight Dispatch ATC Procedures

Module 06

Phase F — Final Mocks & Graduation (Weeks 25–26)

Phase F — Final Mocks & Graduation (Weeks 25–26)

What you'll learn

  • Subject-by-subject final mock examinations — all 7 DGCA papers (Air Nav 60Q, Met 60Q, Regs 60Q, TG 80Q, TS 60Q, FP 40Q+calc)
  • DGCA exam registration guidance: portal walkthrough, document requirements, exam centre selection
  • Flying school pathway briefing: SPL solo → PPL (40 hrs) → CPL (200 hrs) → type rating → First Officer
  • Airline cadet programmes: IndiGo IndiGoReach, Air India Ab Initio — selection process and timeline

Skills you'll gain

Exam Preparation Skill Assessment Career Readiness

Certification on Completion

Skill Development Certificate in Airport, Flight & Ground Operations — Tigers Wings Aviation Academy

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OPPORTUNITIES

Career Opportunities After This Diploma

Graduates of TWA-007 are placed by Tigers Wings into roles including:
Career Roles Section
01

Commercial Pilot (CPL) → First
Officer - after flying training and
type rating

02

First Officer - IndiGo, Air India,
SpiceJet, Go First

03

First Officer - Regional airline
(ATR 72, Q400 operations)

04

Charter / Corporate / Air Taxi
Pilot

05

Flight Instructor (CFI) - after
DGCA FI rating

06

Airline Cadet - IndiGo
IndiGoReach / Air India Ab
Initio programmes

Education

10+2 with Physics & Mathematics - mandatory requirement

Medical

DGCA Class 2 for SPL/PPL; Class 1 for CPL - examination by DGCA- approved AME required

Age

Minimum 16 (SPL), 17 (PPL), 18 (CPL) - at respective examination stage

Flying

Flying training (₹25-35L) conducted separately at affiliated flying school - not included in ₹2.5L fee

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Frequently asked questions

How many DGCA subjects does the TWA-007 CPL Ground Theory course cover?
TWA-007 covers all 7 DGCA CPL written examination subjects: (1) Air Navigation, (2) Aviation Meteorology, (3) Air Regulations, (4) Technical General, (5) Technical Specific, and (6) Flight Planning — plus (7) RTR (Radio Telephony Restricted) as a separate licence requirement. This is the complete DGCA CPL written examination package, with dedicated mock papers and oral assessment for each subject.
No — TWA-007 is ground theory only. Flying training is conducted separately at Tiger Wings’ affiliated flying school and costs approximately ₹25–35 Lakhs additional (market rate, partner school). The ground theory diploma (₹2,50,000) prepares students to pass DGCA written examinations; the flying school handles the actual flying hours required for SPL solo, PPL (minimum 40 hours), and CPL (200 hours total — 100 PIC, 50 cross-country, 5 night).
DGCA requires a minimum 70% score in each CPL written examination paper. Tiger Wings’ mock examination infrastructure is designed around this threshold — students who achieve 70%+ on all mock papers are formally declared ‘DGCA Exam Ready’ and guided through the DGCA exam registration process. The academy’s 26-week curriculum includes multiple full mock papers per subject.
Yes. You can prepare for and sit DGCA CPL written examinations without concurrent flying training — the written papers are entirely separate from the flying skill test. Many students complete ground theory first (with Tiger Wings) and then begin flying at the affiliated flying school once they have passed some or all written papers. This approach also helps confirm career commitment before investing in the expensive flying phase.

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