Should I do my CPL training in India or Abroad? - Answered by Capt. Samarth Singh Wadalia

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[@pranjalpaytm3693]

U r very confident fellow thumbs 👍up☺

[@azzabinabdulla1019]

Your English is soo fluent!

[@jasonmootoo9748]

Hi Samarth, just wanted to add something when it comes to quality of training. I believe it depends whether you're going integrated or the modular route. Integrated courses you'll be spoon fed and modular courses you go self study route. In Europe for EASA right after PPL+NVFR while building hours you need for CPL prerequisite from your local club you study the ATPL books yourself. My very personal advice to Indians is to do the course either in India itself or countries which have treaties with your country like SA, Malaysia etc. Believe me when i tell you an Indian won't be treated the same way a European would be in either CA or US, but yeah when they need to look for jobs in our country they'll know how to entice you with their so supposed interest for our culture(Diplomatic games). I met way too many Indian students outside of India who mentioned how they were ripped off. I am not Indian but Mauritian(mother from India) and i was ripped off of about 14 Lakhs in a European Academy. When you point out matters they tell you to go back home and remind you how you need them and not vice versa. Another bad thing is almost all countries accepting international students request upfront payments as a security, and once paid you're just a bloody complaining Indian to them. Never forget the moment you step out of the country, you lose all your protection. International students are always the easiest preys, because you've already paid in advance, you have no protection and for eg if you've travelled all the way to CA you will have to bear with all the injustice. There's a school in Winnipeg CA which is heavily known to train Indians and when they send you conditions for their accommodations they tell you Indian students should have regular bath or not smell bad, ask them if they would ever say that to a European. My advice to those going abroad, don't let your emotions attached to your dream make you forget you're paying, all always make sure you're getting equivalent to what you're paying. After all ATOs are the easiest way for you to burn all your cash.

[@rizwanqureshi4009]

Is it possible that I complete my pilot course in India and then do my job in abroad

[@adityagaikwad___]

What a strong personality. Inspirational! Thanks Cap.

[@Hisdelhiinlondon]

seems you are surely going to be the next Indian 'Captain Joe' very soon in Future.. because your podcast is very transparent, easy to understand and above all highly structured. In India we definitely suffer from quality podcasts describing Indian aviation scenario and I am pretty sure you are going to fill that gap. pretty informative

[@harrish619]

Sir I have a very IMPORTANT QUESTION, after doing the CPL we have to gain experience of 2k hours at least before joining an major airliner, like emirates. So Isn't it better to be abroad where it is easier to get employed by smaller airliners, and gain experience ?? I would love to hear your comments.

[@jaimagotra7767]

please do a video on medical fitness standards !

[@romeomike62]

those 3 very’s you said before RTRs made me fire up for my CPL 🔥🔥🔥

[@sharoz6300]

Thanks really helpful.❤️ Name of any flying school at a domestic airport ?

[@captsamarth]

MPFC, MFC, BFC

[@kamalbandi8183]

Hello caption Completed my 12th and want to become a pilot...and I have 2 questions ...... 1.which is the best country.. India,USA,or Australia to get training ...plz give reply with the best school name also in that 3 countries . 2.is the training fees is same in India , Australia,and USA

[@parasrawat4110]

Are u doing cpl??

[@sanjaymajumder2678]

Sir thank you for your motivational video

[@captsamarth]

Glad you were helped.

[@kishore4994]

Hi thanks for info. I am planing my finances for my child he presently 8 years old. I have heard from other that cpl + type training cost in India is approx 60 lakh.That makes flying training in Canada cheaper. my question is- How much required in all to get a pilot job in Indian airlines? your comments please

[@captsamarth]

I seriously doubt costs will be the same 10 years down the line. But this video should help kzbin.info/www/bejne/roacf4KVf52rlZo

[@kishore4994]

​@@captsamarth Thanks

[@riyasmohammed552]

Well explained and very easy to understand, thank you so much for the efforts that you have put to make this video, and please keep up with good content like this...

[@sreelekshmisuresh6519]

thank u indeed .. i was absolutly stressed out about where to get my cpl done ..😊😊 TYSM , Great Video

[@hellstunter21]

So where you decided?

[@romeomike62]

Sreelekshmi, are you gonna do type rating after CPL or with it? big doubt.

[@Rohitpatel-pi8oo]

One aged 34 can be pilot?

[@nitishnirala7525]

Yes ,you can

[@dhruvpandey6502]

sir I just became fan of yours salute to your hardwork

[@SaloniSingh19]

Dhruv Pandey ain’t he good? Haha

[@ohmpatel8522]

What about the job placement?? In abroad there are more probability to get a job for a low time pilot

[@vivekt.2038]

Maybe not

[@yaduved]

I disagree with your comment reg small uncontrolled airfield. My friend did his flying at Chimes Aviation Academy, and he actually does all the flying. I visited him and found CAA infrastructure much better than all other city-based schools located at AAI fields. CAA say they are able to fly a lot more, including night flying, because they are at a their own "self-managed​ airspace".

[@anmolsmann]

hey bro, my question is that if i do my cpl training abroad, will an airline company of that country hire me or ill have to come back to india and then apply for the job?

[@captsamarth]

A.P. Singh - No, you’ll need a few thousand hours of experience before you can begin applying to airlines abroad.

[@jashanpreet498]

@@captsamarth sir can u please tell how much will it cost please🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mountains_beaches98]

Very much thank you for the video Capt. None could explain more clear than this

[@dicklexiclemon7487]

Thanks Capt. Sam !

[@harshitaparmar6953]

Had the exact same question in mind, thank you for making this. Will watch the vedio now :)

[@anantmahajan3996]

This was the fnest and very proper comparison .....thankyou so much captian sam ....it woul be nice if you make this video again for this year as well if you feel there are changes in it

[@sharoz6300]

Suggest any flying club to do CPL in India ? Give your personal opinion. Lots of love ❤️

[@jaishankarmaurya5776]

Sir, from where you had done your CPL training.

[@debarghya7896]

In fact,if u do it in Australlia it will cost about 15-16 lakh hardly but if u do it in Phillipines it will cost lower i.e 9-10 lakh which is definitely lower as compared to India or USA or some other countries.So if u convince ur parents to make u do it in phillipines it will be much beneficial for u.Being a pilot I had experience about thus whole pilot training course as I've completed it from Phillipines

[@tanishasharma5293]

@@debarghya7896 But Philippines cpl is not valid anywhere across the world

[@kushanthn2338]

@@tanishasharma5293 what this mean?|

[@bharathv3222]

@@debarghya7896 how many years the course will be to become a pilot

[@kartikkharbanda1393]

Sir is it better to opt for a flying school after class 12th (CBSE board) or after doing a particular degree course like b.tech? Thank you

[@ARNAB.BHATTACHARYYA737]

Kartik Kharbanda for being a pilot u don't need any degree...u just need to have passed with class 12th with maths and Physics ...But yes keeping a degree handy is really helpful and it makes much more mature Pilot

[@neelanjannandinasa2310]

WhatsApp me at 8017205287 for FREE help regarding Pilot Training. I am a Student Pilot ~Member of Int'l Aviation Promotional Team

[@adwaidskumar848]

Karthik,Almost every Experienced pilots recommend joining a flight school immediately after your 12th because you get more time flying...The choice is all yours....

[@wolfsarea]

@@neelanjannandinasa2310 can you guide me for my path of aviation

[@shivmali555]

Very informative for a seriously career oriented aspirants...🖒🖒🖒

[@pilotnishantdesai9312]

Thanks a lot Captain Sam.. I gained a lot of information.. much appreciated !

[@faiznaqvi]

I am glad you didn't mention EASA countries (UK for example). It's a lot more expensive. You need to pass 14 exams. On a positive note, it you are following modular route, building hours with general aviation is epic. You fly to all sorts of aerodromes from international airports to grass strips.

[@xxxxxGhostBoyxxxxx]

I'm from Malaysia, this helps in making my own decision

[@jaisinghshekhawat6915]

sir how much it cost for type rating on airbus a320..

[@captsamarth]

My friend Maria at GTA Madrid should be able to answer that. Drop her a mail. [e-mail]

[@hardatbarran5553]

Good information. Only negative comment is the background music which is distracting and adds nothing useful to the content. I was interested enough to look at the whole video while trying to ignore the music. Please consider removing background music to improve overall quality.

[@bansarikikani3327]

and what if someone doesnt wanna come back to india, can we get recruited by the airlines then?

[@paresh109]

bro u need nationality of that country or employment visa

[@muhibullahmuhib7544]

After fininshing diz course what we have to do sir say me

[@svenkatesh3572]

No sir you said that for CPL Courses in India is 25-30lakhs, But the fees in India is 45-50 lekha at present...

[@khushichandak8671]

Hello my question is that if i do my cpl from india will I be able to get international flights?? Please answer

[@mikep9604]

If you get a job at an airline which operates international routes, and the company will set you on international routes, then you will fly international flights. Basically, it depends on the airline’s decision whether they want you to start flying domestic routes or international routes.

[@shubhamgola691]

sir can u tell the total cost of the course including type rating and can u suggest some books for these exams thanku..

[@sahilyadav8513]

Around 60 lakh for becoming a commercial pilot

[@gowdruka53]

Cpl 30l to 35l in Type rating for A320 is 11l to 12l

[@AdnanShaikh-kk5bh]

Sir from where have you cleared yours ? Which guide books are better for CPL exeminations in india ?

[@ashwinravi7752]

Sir,thank u ur solved my confusion and Pls suggest me a best institution in India for CPL Pls sir ,I’m waiting for ur reply

[@shivasidana1413]

Did u get the reply

[@anideal2527]

Sir please reply me Mai cpl abroad se krna chahta hu aor whi flight bhi udana chahta hu. It is possible

[@vaghelasmitrajsinh432]

Sir I am am a middle class boy is there any exam for scholarship , because my financial condition is not good

[@SketchwareExpert]

Sir,I want to become a commercial pilot . But I have a confusion that after I pass spl directly I can apply for cpl or first I have to past ppl then only I can apply for cpl. Please, please reply me. Please help me.

[@neelanjannandinasa2310]

Aryan Ka Creation WhatsApp me at 8017205287 for FREE help regarding Pilot Training. I am a Student Pilot ~Member of Int'l Aviation Promotional Team

[@rajjjha2798]

Hello sir, this videos was worth watching. I have a doubt regarding the time to complete the CPL training. DEAN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHOOL says they can train us in 8 weeks, should I opt?

[@vikasvs297]

Can I get my cpl from Indonesia as the Indian currency has high value there Sir pls reply

[@kunalpilot8812]

Indonesian students go to USA for training

[@reetakushawha1347]

@@kunalpilot8812 but why

[@kunalpilot8812]

@@reetakushawha1347 quality training

[@reetakushawha1347]

can you also tell me tht as per the latest update of cbse applied maths sy or core maths sycpl milta ？？ please tell me i really want to.know

[@kunalpilot8812]

@@reetakushawha1347 physics and mathematics required

[@garvitasingh9724]

Well sir u r confident enough to make ur points clear...nd ufcourse u r hotttt 🧡💛🔥🔥🔥..

[@urvashisharma1826]

Hello Sir... I am last year engineering student and i want to become a pilot... can you just guide me what exams i have to give and all...

[@captsamarth]

www.samarthsingh.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-being-a-commercial-pilot Read the second answer from the top in this blog. Share it if it helps you.

[@kavitapahuja4750]

If i get my cpl in india do i get the jobs in Indian airways or abroad ones too?

[@subashbehera789]

Thanks for your valuable guidance

[@VikramSingh-fe8hy]

I have a question. If I have attained my CPL in Australia but on an a particular aircraft, is there any restrictions on which aircraft I completed my flight training? What I mean is does the DGCA require me to complete the training on a Cessna 172 for example for my training to actually be recognised? I have heard from a few people that you require you require an endorsement for the Cessna 172 or 152 for your hours to be recognised in India. The issue with that is in Australia we get our commercial licence but this only gives us a class rating and that class rating covers a wide spectrum of aircraft. The class ratings are simply put: single-engine aeroplane or multi-engine aeroplane. Would there be any issues with this?

[@yassirsalam3073]

Very sharp and perfect answer about the questions...hoping these kind of videos more..Subscribed❤

[@ratnapravakar6711]

Is GATI in Bhubaneswar of Odisha is a good flying school?

[@RahulRahul-rn1sc]

Sir iam taking pure science group in 11 standard but the group not have maths subject sir this year I am in 12 standard what can I do sir pls tell me my amission is pilot pls.tell what can I do

[@shivmali555]

Quite informative Sir... thanks for clear info... 👌

[@Bhartiya969]

Capt. Sahab reply bhi diya karo.. I read few comments and you replied to none of them.. Please make one comparison video on PPL between India and abroad. Please let us know more on examination

[@captsamarth]

Hi, I will certainly try to put up a video on this.

[@andseemagicinnutshell5760]

Thnks sir for advice 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@sangramalive999]

Sir IAM in class 12 CBSE board. I wanna be a domestic pilot in India then apply for international pilot. So what is the minimum marks to apply at the Gondia flying school or cae .you know what I mean. So will it be a success if I risk 80 lakhs in phoenix flying school from India? Please reply

[@zaidkelkar8537]

Bro if you have a budget of 80 lakhs u can try in America or Canada .. Because in outer country u will surely get jobs but in India if u put you 80 lakh then too jobs are not fixed .. Hope u understand What I mean to say

[@soumojitsarkar]

Sir, I don't have money and not in an age group to join NDA Or any other government jobs. Please share some paths to get CPL in India without any money.

[@devangyadav7633]

Sir is it necessary to convert a foreign country CPL to Indian CPL .Please answer..

[@captsamarth]

If you want to fly in India, yes.

[@devangyadav7633]

@@captsamarth thankyou sir ❤❤🙏👍

[@mehdiaridesagain4156]

Which is the best pilot training program in India in 2020-2021

[@chetanavichare4115]

Hello!!Captain, can u guide me ,My son did 100hrs with all his requirements for PPL,but didn't have PPL,his TSAwas expired in USA,so he came back,due to weather issue during July,and now he cleared 3pprs technical, RR&Met,now need to clear NAV. Now plz tell me what is d best option ?to go to USA & finished his PPL&CPL or take up entire course in India&start from scratch?

[@courtpaul9334]

Well said & straight to the Point....

[@captsamarth]

Glad it helped. Good luck.

[@neerajsingh514]

People are saying the indigo plan for cpl costs around 1 crore? Is it true..I can spend around 40 , but 1 cr is too much

[@amoghgokarn7964]

Thank you very much for your videos Capt. Samarth, they are extremely helpful, I would appreciate your help, if you could throw some light on the ideal age to start your pilot training, I am 36 years of age and have been thinking about getting a cpl, do you think there is any scope for people in my age group to secure a pilot job with companies in India. Could you please guide me about whether it is a good idea to start at 36, is it doable? And is there any chance for people in my age group or if it's going to be a big waste of all the money put in. Thank you very much in advance.

[@paresh109]

no, try in next llife

[@monishakohli4370]

Helped a lot. thank you so much. :) Now 2 doubts. 1. After you get hired by an airline, right after your cpl training, do they sponsor your type rating or you do it by yourself? 2. Igrua being located at a remot airfield (which ain't a domestic airport) is it still worth?

[@SaurabhAnarase]

Monisha Kohli No Monisha airline don't sponser our tyoe rating it was done first not now we have to arrange from ourselves for type rating.

[@RajbirSingh-ol5qo]

are you doing aviation course monisha ???

[@pradigowda904]

Monisha Kohli did u join!?

[@mroruganti7869]

i ddnt understand why igrua fkng expensiv as compared to other schools

[@RajbirSingh-ol5qo]

Beacuse , it is belived that IGRUA is the best of all flying clubs in india , many great pilots come from there every year , they have a great reputation . But it doesnt mean rest flying clubs arent good , its just reputation . HM aviation , BOMBAY flying cclub , FLY UNIVERSE CHENNAI , HYDRABAAD flying club , many more are very nice flying clubs too .

[@sleelakrishnan]

Sir Thank You Soo Much 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@captsamarth]

I am glad you were helped. Share it with your friends who need help.

[@sleelakrishnan]

@@captsamarth Sir Sure 😊

[@eugenejens]

Captain, What's your opinion about taking the CPL, Multi-Engine, Type abroad(say, Canada) and working over there instead of heading back to India and converting the license? What are the odds of getting a job there as a Flight instructor and also as a Commercial Pilot?

[@rashmiaj]

Will Indian airlines hire people with just 250 flying hours that one does for the CPL? If not, at a minimum, how many flying hours are a preferred requisite? What are the costs involved & the ways in which one can garner these hours? Could you please clarify.

[@yumi06]

Sir can I get information about getting admission in Aviation course for commercial pilot in CHINA! what are eligibility criteria. Please help

[@roomeldsouza4937]

I want to apply to an Asian airline and a course in USA is helping me to get 1250 hours including CFI in it . Will that be enough ? And how good of an idea is it ?

[@meghnasharma4057]

cost in abroad includes living and food too ?

[@ayushgarg6069]

Sir boeing said they are building single pilot commercial planes. Will it effect my career . Iam 21 nd applied for indigo cadet

[@nikhilbhardwaj7135]

Hey Sam, You are doing a Great job with the videos..I have a few queries lined up, would be greatful if you could shed some light on them : -I have an Indian CPL (single engine,Cessna 152,total flying hours accumulated in India only).I am planning to go for a multi engine rating in south Africa,but I am not clear about the acceptance of the same at DGCA. -Does the make of aircraft helps in differentiating the value/relevance of type rating ? -Another option in consideration is going for a self sponsored type rating. Should it be done ?Or can we still expect CPL 200 hours vacancies ? - If yes, then which aircraft gives maximum chances of employment; ATR600 or Airbus 320 or any other aircraft in the current day scenario? -Does a type rating increase the chances of recruitment in the Indian airlines ? - Will Building hours as an AFI at an Indian flying school help in the airline recruitment ? Regards Nikhil Bhardwaj

[@captsamarth]

1. I have an MER from South Africa. No issues with endorsement. 2. I don't understand the question. 3. The frequency of non-type rated CPL ab-initio vacancies is much lesser than type rated vacancies. 4. At the moment, it doesn't really matter, there's equal competition across all 3 types, B737, A320 and ATR72. 5. Yes 6. Yes.

[@nikhilbhardwaj7135]

Hey ! Thanks for the information.. By the 2nd question,I meant to ask about the cockpit. In today's world,do the Indian companies want multi engine endorsement on glass cockpit ? Or conventional cockpit will do ? Regards

[@captsamarth]

Won't matter to an airline. However, it would help if you had a little bit of experience on something like a Garmin G1000. Your type rating would become a little easier.

[@nikhilbhardwaj7135]

Thanks for the information..

[@yashtrivedi2196]

Brother, how to Convert INDIAN DGCA CPL to USA FAA CPL

[@misbahkhan9379]

I'm planning to go canada so should I get my computer number before going Or after coming???

[@simransawant2313]

thanks a lot for your video, past few weeks I have been going through various academy websites some of them were aboard and some in India. I was seriously confused on which one to go for, thanks a lot for your advice. it has really helped me a lot.. thanks a lot...

[@abhaygupta5109]

Can tell. How good our English should bee in India ....how to improve

[@indigoairlines7912]

Love you bro.... informative video

[@tejassherkhane1175]

What would be more better a commercial pilot license or Indian Air Force ? I’m a bit confused I hope u may help me out with this

[@ashymumtaz1301]

hello sir......your description is awesome....but here is a question for you....if i get ATPL, even then do i have to get type rating..or just cpl conversion to indian one will work??.kindly revert..plz..thank u

[@vivekpilot]

What about doing CPL from Russia & eastern European countries?.Thanks in advance.

[@priyankaraut891]

But sir most of the flying institutes have the fees around 90 lakhs and not around 25 lakhs

[@thepassionbeast2339]

what if a domestic airport says that there's a lot of of traffic so atc cannot give the permission to the new students for flying?

[@MeenaKumari-sl5kk]

India or abroad which Is Best dor Pilot training. this video says about Indian flying schools and fee cost. may I know about the Flying School in abroad and is It good to do at abroad

[@nikhilrajchoudhary6296]

Bro I have heard that doing pilot training in Malaysia is very cheap please tell about this

[@noeldalmeidarichard6960]

Please advise, which all exams he has to write to convert his licence (EASA or FAA) to DGCA. Is there any validity or time frame within which he has to convert his licence to DGCA?

[@harshilkavaiya6554]

Sir please make same video with latest update

[@yashwant_sopan4164]

Hello sir !! Give me a right note that if being a indian going for flying in abroad and then if suppos i wanna apply as JFO in middle east for exmaple ethihad or emerits kind of airline . So for that what i have to do ? Should I convert my FAA CPL to indian DGCa CPL and then apply or i can go direct to this airlines with FAA CPL? And one more important thing for this airlines i need ATPL or Frozen ATPL . So what do i do in this situation? Plz clear my this point sir !!!!

[@Anonymous_94820]

which is the best place to do pilot couse in the world

[@revanthp7376]

Hello sir, What is the best way to go for piolet course. Is it better to take the course directly after 10+2 or is it better to take after completion of some other degree.

[@kunalmattipalli2061]

If u have to suggest for CPL...which aviation institute would u suggest for..in India...

[@anaghashok457]

Sir my dream is to become a pilot. And i want to know the expence and the duration to study this couse in abroad

[@mayeshamalihaproma1031]

Hello there, I saw in Australia, their rule is like "Pay As You Go". As I'll be going with a student visa, how long will it remain valid? Another thing, whenever I've achieved the CPL how long will it take to get a job? Do they offer to work as an instructor?

[@aniketsable26]

Captain Sam, I am a pilot with a CPL and have finished my training in the US. I am planning on coming back to India to join an airline and would like to watch a video from you about the exact procedure of conversion to requirements for me to be able to get into an airline.

[@jajaajaj3898]

can you please update what is your current status aniket?

[@Hisdelhiinlondon]

please last question, Is it wise or recommended according to you to put all your lower-middle class old Dads hard earned money into CADET pilot Programs or just to attain a Modular program( I mean doing the CPL and again type rating from some where else). My only concern is that if am putting that huge money, whether I will get a Pilot position very soon(assuming I have successfully met all the CPL, type rated) or it is better to get yourself enrolled in CADET PROGRAMS???

[@captsamarth]

If you cannot afford a CPP, don't do it, they are far too expensive. Just do a CPL - MER and apply to airline with a CPL. Worry about the Type Rating once the airline inducts you. 'Nothing' is worth putting 'all' your money into.

[@hapyychauhan8336]

Hello sir ... firstly i would say your vedio is very good...i loved it .. 😍 sir... i am in class 12th with PCM ... can you please tell me which is Good CPL school in CANADA 😅😅 ??

[@hasanraja9099]

If you intrested doing cpl from abroad . We offering good course in south africa as well as canada. For mored details contact us 8860220287

[@jaymishra1781]

Can you list us some books for cracking dgca exams

[@captsamarth]

Video coming up in a few days.

[@shribm1886]

You are providing excellent information thank you

[@animesh_rana28]

Hello sir, i am confused where i do my cpl course in india or in abroad and what about the flying academy us.this flying school is good or not.please give me your opinion,thankyou

[@jackrodrigues7]

Sir, what do you suggest about the medical tests? My plan is to get into the course once I'm done with my 12th and currently I am in 12th. So do you suggest that I do my medical tests now or once I'm done with my 12th ? Thank you

[@Zeiia6616]

What things I have to do to become a pilot after passing 12 .? Can you please get a guide ? I have no one to ask what to do .