DGCA CPL processing.
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"I had a silly doubt if anyone could clear it 
For the issue of DGCA CPL - is it necessary to have the RTR in hand? If we are running out of recency, have all exams and RT cleared but these WPC morons take a lot of time in sending the RTR license, then?"
For the issue of DGCA CPL - is it necessary to have the RTR in hand? If we are running out of recency, have all exams and RT cleared but these WPC morons take a lot of time in sending the RTR license, then?"
You just need to make sure that you submit the original RTR license in due time.
As for the DGCA processing,
I finally submitted my papers on the 12th. Hope all goes well. Met like hundreds of stranded pilots outside the DGCA. Seems like it is a good idea to keep visiting them as often as possible.
Some got their licenses issued in about two months. So that is an encouraging sign.
For those of you worried about the DGCA's new approved aircraft list. BEWARE.
they are actually not accepting the GFT and the required 250, 120 NM XCs done on the BE76 and 152. That is real bad, I know. Quite a few pilots I met were in trouble cause of that change in policies, (A few friends of mine included)
So anyone there training on these particular aircrafts, just make sure you dont do any requirement flights on these. ( any other regular flights are ok )
BTW.. is anyone aware about the actual checks that the DGCA does for the issue for our CPLs?
I inquired for the waiting periods for the issue and was given an excuse that they would need to check my SSC, HSC documents, my DGCA exam results and the RTR and each and every other document from my school and the flight hours- so it takes a few months time.
Question is- If they need to waste time checking all these things, why have they asked me to submit all the originals and verification letters too?
Its such a waste of time if the process has to be repeated by both of us.
No wonder they have a backlog from January onwards.
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hey guys im in us now for my recency. I was gonna fly on the be-76 but i am gonna fly the seneca and 172 now. Please keep us updated, I have to submit my documents for my conversion.
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@Cactus225 - All the best with your application.
I submitted mine on February 18, still no news from them. Last I heard they would start processing the license docs from mid June, so knowing Indian Govt. offices, I don't think they will start before mid July. And even then they have a backlog from January, so I do not expect to get mine before August. I have all but lost hope of getting my CPL.
I submitted mine on February 18, still no news from them. Last I heard they would start processing the license docs from mid June, so knowing Indian Govt. offices, I don't think they will start before mid July. And even then they have a backlog from January, so I do not expect to get mine before August. I have all but lost hope of getting my CPL.
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did you try going and seeing them at the DGCA?
that seems to be working for quite a few people. Worth a try at least- could get you a couple of interviews if you can save a couple of months by doing that.
Do it man, I am sure it should not take as long as you think.
that seems to be working for quite a few people. Worth a try at least- could get you a couple of interviews if you can save a couple of months by doing that.
Do it man, I am sure it should not take as long as you think.
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I'm not sure how that has worked for people, but it hasn't for me.
I have not personally gone, but colleagues (from my flying school) who submitted together have gone and enquired several times - no luck. We have called and emailed too - no luck. Flying school has personally asked the senior most officials - no luck.
Either way the response we got is that there is a CBI lockdown at the DGCA and they have frozen all new license issues till all existing licenses and flying schools are scrutinized. I don't see how anyone could have got their license early. Even the applicants who normally would have jugaad to get their license issued in less than a week are not getting their licenses since months! The people you are talking about probably applied before February.
My mates who applied in Jan 1st week got it by Feb 1st week. The delay has probably affected the Feb applicants and later.
Trust me, there is no way anyone wants to wait this long. I have missed out on Jet, Indigo and Spice entrances among others. If there was any way I could get my CPL early - I would.
I have not personally gone, but colleagues (from my flying school) who submitted together have gone and enquired several times - no luck. We have called and emailed too - no luck. Flying school has personally asked the senior most officials - no luck.
Either way the response we got is that there is a CBI lockdown at the DGCA and they have frozen all new license issues till all existing licenses and flying schools are scrutinized. I don't see how anyone could have got their license early. Even the applicants who normally would have jugaad to get their license issued in less than a week are not getting their licenses since months! The people you are talking about probably applied before February.
My mates who applied in Jan 1st week got it by Feb 1st week. The delay has probably affected the Feb applicants and later.
Trust me, there is no way anyone wants to wait this long. I have missed out on Jet, Indigo and Spice entrances among others. If there was any way I could get my CPL early - I would.
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Either way the response we got is that there is a CBI lockdown at the DGCA and they have frozen all new license issues till all existing licenses and flying schools are scrutinized. I don't see how anyone could have got their license early.
There is no CBI involved at all.
What you people have been seeing in the news is all a big eyewash. Just to satisfy a few here and there that the DGCA is getting serious about things.
Everything is as normal and same as before.
The only difference is that now the DGCA has an excellent excuse to torture CPL applicants.
they'll keep delaying CPL issue citing the marksheet scam and background checks etc.
Remember, all DGCA babus have a nexus and would never in their right mind ever give up their positions of power, and involve police or other investigative agencies.
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Lets not get carried away Estranged,
I know there is no CBI involved, but there definately is unrest in the DGCA caused by the watchful eye of the media. The babus are answerable too you know.
I actually think of the DGCA as quite a capable and efficient group of people. Its just that the staff shortage has left their hands full and you need to nudge them to keep your file on top of the pile.
My only complaint about them is that they need a correpondance department, and the paperwork involved could be a lot simpler. But I guess they are already working on it too.
I still insist we all should be taking regular rounds to the DGCA office and be attending the open house sessions.
I know there is no CBI involved, but there definately is unrest in the DGCA caused by the watchful eye of the media. The babus are answerable too you know.
I actually think of the DGCA as quite a capable and efficient group of people. Its just that the staff shortage has left their hands full and you need to nudge them to keep your file on top of the pile.
My only complaint about them is that they need a correpondance department, and the paperwork involved could be a lot simpler. But I guess they are already working on it too.
I still insist we all should be taking regular rounds to the DGCA office and be attending the open house sessions.
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This might be a little out of the topic but if DGCA has Piper Seneca 5 PA-34-220T specified in the acceptable a/c list, can we fly a Seneca 2 PA-34-200?
Just curious as to how they term an a/c unacceptable cause I saw that Chimes Aviation has a Seneca 4 and not a 5 although the 4 is also a 220T
Just curious as to how they term an a/c unacceptable cause I saw that Chimes Aviation has a Seneca 4 and not a 5 although the 4 is also a 220T
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@THE_WING
I have to do my recency and as duchess is out...
can I fly 10 hours in PA-34 200(Seneca I) and there is no Seneca I - registered in India. but PA-34 200T(Seneca II) registered in Birmi flight academy in patiala.
and is there any one who done his training in Seneca I and still got license converted.
please help me in this.
I have to do my recency and as duchess is out...
can I fly 10 hours in PA-34 200(Seneca I) and there is no Seneca I - registered in India. but PA-34 200T(Seneca II) registered in Birmi flight academy in patiala.
and is there any one who done his training in Seneca I and still got license converted.
please help me in this.
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If a date does not appear it means your license has not been processed/your file has not been opened yet. Once your file has been opened for processing a date will appear in the drop down. Usually you would see a date in the dropdown about a month after submission, but these days no one knows how long it might take till you see a date.
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The DGCA has always been accepting applications, they just weren't processing them for a while. But from what I very recently heard, they have begun processing apps. and are now clearing the HUGE backlog.
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The Online Status Query page on the DGCA website is finally showing my license as under process (since Friday). That means they have finally managed to open my file. Should be another week or two before the number is issued! Woohoo!! 
[You can check your license status here]
[You can check your license status here]
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@ vivekh
when did you put in your license application?
my friend who submitted it in march was told by dgca that they are still processing feb applications and that his would come under processing in a month or so
when did you put in your license application?
my friend who submitted it in march was told by dgca that they are still processing feb applications and that his would come under processing in a month or so