hey guys... for renewal of the CPL, this is what I think are the requirements.
The DGCA website states
having satisfactorily completed not less than ten hours of flight time as Pilot-in-Command (Fifty percent of flight time as Co-Pilot may be counted towards the requirement of flight time as Pilot-in-Command) within a period of six months immediately preceding the date of application for renewal; or in lieu thereof, having satisfactorily completed the general flying test by day and night as laid down in clause (h) of paragraph 1 within the same period;
So it says, 10 hours of flight time in the last 6 months... OR IN LIEU THEREOF a GFT by DAY and NIGHT.
Taking example of a Guy with C152 & PA34
Now According to me, just for the Renewal of the CPL one would need 10 hours on any aircraft.
Now to renew your Multi Engine Rating, You would need a GFT by DAY & NIGHT on the Multi.
To renew your IR, a IR CHECK each on the Aircrafts you would like the IR on.(i.e. Single & Multi)
Therefore to Summarize (Taking example of a Guy with C152 & PA34 & IR on Both)
For renewal of CPL
01 Hour FAM (DUAL)
07 Hours Solo - C152 (PIC)
= 08 Hours
For Renewal of Multi Engine Rating
01 Hour FAM (DUAL)
01 hour GFT DAY, NIGHT & IR Each on PA34 (PIC u/S)
= 04 Hours
7 (152) + 3 (PA34) = 10 Hours PIC
Therefore 12 hours of flight time required.
The GFT's would have to be done in INDIA as per the new rules of conversion.
This escalates the Costs too much.
Rates for the Multi right now are varying around Rs. 42000/hr + tax @ Chimes.
Also remember, a Valid FRTOL & Medical is required before start of any of the above flights.
Total cost should be around 2 Lacs ± 10%.