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Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Oct 2011, 03:58
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Can't be sure. Why don't you pay a visit to the...

Can't be sure. Why don't you pay a visit to the DGCA or call them (as long as they answer the phone) and find out? They have issued BE76 endorsements in September/October.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Oct 2011, 16:31
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

I'll have a look at it too. P.S. - If my...

I'll have a look at it too.

P.S. - If my memory serves me right, congratulations on clearing the exams.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
17th Oct 2011, 12:40
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

cyril - It is surprising. I have a doubt at the...

cyril - It is surprising. I have a doubt at the same time. Regarding the first link, don't you think the guy must have done his IR renewal on the C172, assuming his IR on Duchess expired and the DGCA...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Sep 2011, 05:07
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Yes, it took exactly 22 days (from the time of...

Yes, it took exactly 22 days (from the time of issue) to receive my licence by post. In your case, regarding applying for the ATPL, I'm sure the last date would be somewhere around the 2nd or 3rd...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
24th Sep 2011, 08:23
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Congratulations. As long as the applicant submits...

Congratulations. As long as the applicant submits all the required documents, there will never be a problem. I suggest you collect your licence right away rather than waiting for the DGCA to post it...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
16th Aug 2011, 02:36
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

To my knowledge, the deadline was July 1st. I...

To my knowledge, the deadline was July 1st. I don't know whether they are still issuing BE76 endorsements on the Indian CPL. Did they tell you that if you resubmit your list of cross-country flights...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Jul 2011, 03:01
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

avicon - Are you very sure about the DGCA not...

avicon - Are you very sure about the DGCA not issuing BE76 endorsements anymore? I have a feeling they are. Why don't you go there or send someone to talk to the Training and Licensing Dept. to get a...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
22nd Jul 2011, 13:00
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Since when? Is that a new rumour doing the...

Since when? Is that a new rumour doing the rounds? Has anyone been rejected a ME-IR on the Indian CPL due to that reason lately?
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Jul 2011, 18:53
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Adding to that - Aren't those 10 hours training...

Adding to that - Aren't those 10 hours training on the twin-engine to be flown with an instructor on board? Shouldn't they be logged as dual? As per the DGCA conversion chart,

"Statement...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
9th Jul 2011, 15:05
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

The DGCA is very capable of that 'intentional'...

The DGCA is very capable of that 'intentional' error. Maybe one of the airworthiness babus inspected VT-TAI and spotted a faulty engine. Then he goes - "Hang on! Only one engine is operational, so...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Jul 2011, 09:30
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Well, yeah! In Australia, aircrafts are generally...

Well, yeah! In Australia, aircrafts are generally categorised in accordance with the Max Take-off Weight. Fair enough.

As Cyril suggested, it is best to get this issue sorted out with the Dy...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
8th Jul 2011, 03:09
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Well, the list of approved aircrafts earlier...

Well, the list of approved aircrafts earlier mentioned only the P68C. I'm not sure about the P68B. It is just like the Seneca I/II/V issue at the moment.

Any PPRune member who's willing to give...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Jul 2011, 14:23
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

nn1 - Looking at some posts in this forum...

nn1 - Looking at some posts in this forum regarding the Seneca 1 not being approved, I believe the Partenavia will be your saviour - the P68C. I'm pretty sure there isn't any problem with the P68C in...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
7th Jul 2011, 03:44
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Socata Tobago TB10 isn't approved, but the TB20...

Socata Tobago TB10 isn't approved, but the TB20 (retractable undercarriage) is approved by the DGCA. But many write it on their logbook as TOBA as the type of aircraft, rather than TB10, so that the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Jul 2011, 19:44
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Ah! That list annoys me when I look at it...

Ah! That list annoys me when I look at it everyday.

I reckon a lot of students have put pressure on these guys - sending emails and letters to the Licensing department and the Director-General....
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Jul 2011, 19:15
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Correction flylikeaBE76 - There was a change made...

Correction flylikeaBE76 - There was a change made 3 weeks ago under the AIRCRAFT link on the DGCA website. The name changed from Approved/Accepted aircrafts to Type Design Acceptance. The list is the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
6th Jul 2011, 03:40
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

My cousin did his training on a Seneca I too. He...

My cousin did his training on a Seneca I too. He got his endorsement by simply writing PA34 on his logbook. I reckon the DGCA wouldn't even question you as long as you've written it as PA34, unless...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Jul 2011, 06:22
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

...sadly, it also adds us to this pile of mess.

...sadly, it also adds us to this pile of mess.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
5th Jul 2011, 05:52
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

@flylikeaBE76 - I submitted my NZ CPL for...

@flylikeaBE76 -

I submitted my NZ CPL for conversion roughly two weeks ago. At that point of time, the Dy Director of Licensing told me there wouldn't be a problem with the Duchess endorsement...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Jul 2011, 13:20
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

avicon - Is that real news? Now it is Seneca's...

avicon - Is that real news? Now it is Seneca's turn to lose its CoA? Great! So the DGCA wouldn't issue any endorsements on that as well.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
4th Jul 2011, 13:15
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

LieDetector - Whom did you talk to in person, the...

LieDetector - Whom did you talk to in person, the Director or the Dy. Director of FTL? Did he specifically mention about the month/date? That is very weird and it makes no sense at all. First the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Jul 2011, 16:11
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Anyway, I'm not giving up this fight. I will give...

Anyway, I'm not giving up this fight. I will give it to them real bad if they don't issue me a BE76 endorsement. There is no way I would give up and shell out 4 lacs for another multi-engine...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Jul 2011, 16:08
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Its not that we haven't done anything about it....

Its not that we haven't done anything about it. Only if the DGCA was an independent regulatory body that controls Indian aviation. But it is a puppet of the Government of India. Majority in this...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Jul 2011, 06:10
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Of course, it will be in a mess. How does one...

Of course, it will be in a mess. How does one expect the DGCA to operate like other efficient aviation regulatory bodies in the world when 30 per cent of the officials working for the DGCA were hired...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
1st Jul 2011, 03:54
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Well, it doesn't really matter whether the...

Well, it doesn't really matter whether the candidate applied in March or before June 1. Its still a case to be fought for as long as they're still issuing it.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
30th Jun 2011, 18:31
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Wow. Suddenly, the PA34 has been the most talked...

Wow. Suddenly, the PA34 has been the most talked about aircraft in Indian aviation over the past 2 months. So long Duchess ! You 'were' a legend.
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Jun 2011, 19:53
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

Regarding the Duchess, we really don't know whats...

Regarding the Duchess, we really don't know whats happening. Even the DGCA doesn't. Like I mentioned earlier, when I submitted my NZ licence 2 days ago, the Dy Director said they may issue a BE76...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
29th Jun 2011, 19:43
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

I reckon you can get away with doing it in any...

I reckon you can get away with doing it in any Seneca, as long as you write only PA-34 in your logbook and not a detailed type e,g, PA-34 200 or 220. Better not to give them a chance to dig into the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
28th Jun 2011, 06:21
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

avicon and flaps13 - I submitted my NZ CPL...

avicon and flaps13 -

I submitted my NZ CPL for conversion at the DGCA office today. I also spoke to Mr.Vasishtha (who I reckon is the Dy.Director of Flight Training and Licencing) about the BE76...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
27th Jun 2011, 04:50
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

avicon - If what you said is true, I hope the...

avicon - If what you said is true, I hope the decision is made in our favour and the BE76 will be recognised by the DGCA.

This issue can only be resolved with the help of those who have...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
26th Jun 2011, 03:51
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

flaps13 - the only person that can take up this...

flaps13 - the only person that can take up this issue is Arnab Goswami of Times Now. I hope he can do something about it. But if we write to him and if the issue is taken seriously, it would result...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jun 2011, 10:32
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

adding to the topic regarding candidates...

adding to the topic regarding candidates appearing for the duchess technical exam in april 2011 - 3 of them are from patna and are all instructors. not in their weirdest of minds would they write the...
Forum: South Asia and the Far East
25th Jun 2011, 10:29
Replies: 301
Views: 48,212
Posted By smurf84

hi guys, I'm new to this forum. i have a...

hi guys,

I'm new to this forum. i have a NZCAA CPL and i came across this thread about the duchess. I called up the DGCA yesterday to find out and the person said there isn't any problem with...
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