Touchwood Aviation is the first of its kind in India and offers the following:

Commercial Pilot License (Aero plane)
. Touchwood Aviation started the first course for CPL (A) aspirants on 16 January 2006 with ground training at Delhi and flying training at JAT Flight Academy in Serbia. From August 2007, Touchwood Aviation Academy at Raipur would start providing flying and ground training within India. We are among the first to give a comprehensive package right from the first step to the last step on the way to become a Commercial Pilot.

DGCA Requirements

* Age minimum 18 years on the date of application to DGCA.

* Educational Qualification Class 10+2 or equivalent examinations pass with Physics and Mathematics, from a recognized Board / University.

* Class II and Class I Medical fitness.

* Written examinations passed in Air Regulations, Navigation, Meteorology and Aircraft General & Specific

* Practical Signals examination for interpretation of aural and visual signals.

* Flying experience of minimum 200 hours in last five years preceding the date of application.

* Flying Training in accordance with syllabus prescribed by DGCA.

* Possess current Flight Radio Telephony Operator's License (FRTO) License.

* Passed Flying Skill Tests.

What Touchwood has to offer

Sure, there will be people who can earn their wings on their own, but there is no substitute for expert guidance? This is where Touchwood Aviation Academy comes in. We know what is to be done, when and where and we will be happy to guide you through the maze of regulations and regulatory requirements. The Touchwood team of professionals includes finest pilots and instructors and has the sole aim of providing a comprehensive package to an individual on the road to acquire the Indian Commercial Pilot License (Aero plane).

Touchwood Aviation Academy is the first of its kind in India and offers the following in a phased manner:

o Filling the Application for allotment of Computer number by DGCA.
o Comprehensive ground training for four months to prepare you to clear the DGCA conducted written and practical examinations
o Flying training and hours, as required by DGCA approved syllabus, at an established Flying School in minimum possible time and at the best possible cost
o Adequate training and facilitation to acquire FRTO License
o Arranging appointment for Flying Skill Tests by DGCA approved examiner
o Facilitation for Commercial Pilot's License endorsement
o Assistance in Cockpit Placement

Ground Training
Touchwood Team conducts approximately 400 classes for aspiring pilots spanning a period of three to four months. Classes are conducted six days a week and cover the entire syllabus prescribed by the DGCA. The following subjects are covered:

* Aircraft specific
* Air Regulations and ATC Procedures.
* Meteorology.
* General Navigation.
* Radio and Navigation Aids.
* Aircraft Instruments.
* Principles of Flight.
* Aero Engines Piston.
* Aero Engines Jets.
* Propellers.
* Airframe.
* Aviation Medicine.

With our dedicated team of instructors and your will and hard work to become a pilot, these classes are programmed and structured to prepare you adequately for clearing the five DGCA examinations namely Air Regulations, Navigation, Meteorology, Aircraft General and Aircraft Specific.

Flying Training
This is the boom time in civil aviation. Aspiring pilots can ill afford to waste precious time in completing their flying requirements. Touchwood Aviation Academy aims to train the students with best quality and minimum time frame. Courses offered are as follows:

o CPL with single engine IR (CPL SE