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Old 11th Aug 2009, 08:00
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dgtl887
 
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Why do you require working rights in OTHER countries!? There are thousands of CPL holders in India and thousands more that will be generated over the next few years. Why isn't there adequate infrastructure for flight schools right here in our country where young pilots can gain experience as instructors and pass on the baton to future pilots?? Why do we have to go to XYZ country to get a CPL?

This has always been a problem with India. When we should have been focusing on the agricultural sector during independence, we went ahead and spent money on industrialization. They want to build skyscrapers without any real foundation.

The same thing is happening in the aviation industry. We want to make a jump directly to a major aviation hub but where is the foundation? The government is so concerned about bailing out airlines but what about us? If they truly wanted to make aviation into a sustainable industry they need to focus on the grassroots.
Heck, I agree. Even the few flight schools that we have (Yash Air etc.) prefer 'logbook flying' than time in the aircraft.
But, it is what it is. It's not going to change soon. GA doesn't provide any kind of viable employment to most people in India.
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