GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

TECHNICAL CENTER, OPPOSITE SAFDARJUNG AIRPORT, NEW DELHI

CIVIL AVIATION REQUIREMENT

SECTION 7, SERIES B PART III
Issue II dated 1.9.99 Effective 1.1.2000
Subject : Syllabus for Examination for Issue of Private Pilot’s Licence for
Aeroplanes and Pilot’s Licence for Microlight Aircraft, Gliders and
Balloons.

1. INTRODUCTION

Sections E of Schedule II of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 stipulate, amongst other

requirements, that for issuance of Private Pilot’s License (PPL) for Aeroplanes, the
applicant shall have to pass a written examination as per the syllabus prescribed by
the DGCA. Sections G, H and I of the Schedule II lay down similar requirements for
the issuance of Pilot’s License for Microlight aircraft, Balloons and Gliders
respectively.

This CAR lays down the main topics of syllabus for the guidance of the candidates
for appearing in the written examinations for issuance of these licenses for
aeroplanes, microlight aircraft and balloons, and oral examination for Pilot’s license
(Gliders) under the above sections of Schedule II. The syllabus is in accordance with
the knowledge requirements prescribed in ICAO Annex 1.

This CAR is issued under the provisions of Schedule II and Rule 133A of the Aircraft
Rules, 1937.

2. SYLLABUS

2.1 Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes and Microlight Aircraft)

The applicant shall pass written examination conducted by DGCA covering at

least the following topics:

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2.1.1 Air Regulations

a) Aircraft Act, 1934 – Chapter I, Short title and extent, definitions, power to
detain aircraft, penalty for act in contravention of rules made under the
act, penalty for flying so as to cause danger;
b) Aircraft Rules, 1937;
c) Rules of the air;
d) Appropriate air traffic services practices and procedures;

2.1.2 Aircraft General Knowledge

a) Principles of operation of aeroplane power plants, systems and

instruments;
b) Operating limitations of aeroplanes and power plants; relevant operational
information from the flight manual or other appropriate document;

2.1.3 Flight Performance and Planning

a) Effects of loading and mass distribution on flight characteristics; mass and

balance calculations;
b) Use and practical application of take-off, landing and other performance
data;
c) Pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to private operations
under VFR; preparation and filing of air traffic services flight plans;
appropriate air traffic service procedures, position reporting procedures;
altimeter setting procedures; operations in areas of high density traffic;

2.1.4 Human Performance and Limitations

Human performance and limitations relevant to the private pilot- aeroplanes and
microlight aircraft;
2.1.5 Meteorology

Application of elementary aeronautical meteorology; use of, and procedures for

obtaining, meteorological information; altimetry;

2.1.6 Navigation

Practical aspects of air navigation and dead reckoning techniques; use of

aeronautical charts;

2.1.7 Operational Procedures

a) use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical
codes and abbreviations;

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b) appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures, including action to

be taken to avoid hazardous weather, wake turbulence and other
operating hazards;

2.1.8 Principles of Flight

Principles of flight relating to aeroplanes;

2.1.9 Radio Telephony

Radiotelephony procedures and phraseology as applied to VFR operations;

action to be taken in case of communication failure;

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2.3 Pilot’s Licence (Balloons)

The applicant shall pass a written examination conducted by DGCA at least in the
following topics:

2.3.1 Air Regulations

a) Aircraft Act, 1934 – Chapter I, Short title and extent, definitions, power to
detain aircraft, penalty for act in contravention of rules made under the act,
penalty for flying so as to cause danger;
b) Aircraft Rules, 1937;
c) Rules of the air;
d) Appropriate air traffic services practices and procedures;

2.3.2 Aircraft General Knowledge

a) Principles of operation of free balloon systems and instruments;

b) Operating limitations of free balloons; relevant operational information from
the flight manual or other appropriate documents;
c) Physical properties and practical application of gasses used in free balloons;

2.3.3 Flight Performance and Planning

a) Effects of loading on flight characteristics; mass calculations;

b) Use and practical application of launching, landing and other performance
data, including the effect of temperature;
c) Pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to conditions under VFR;
appropriate air traffic service procedures, position reporting procedures;
altimeter setting procedures; operations in areas of high density traffic;

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2.3.4 Human Performance and Limitations

Human performance and limitations relevant to the free balloon pilot;

2.3.5 Meteorology

Application of elementary aeronautical meteorology; use of, and procedures for

obtaining, meteorological information; altimetry;

2.3.6 Navigation

Practical aspects of air navigation and dead reckoning techniques; use of

aeronautical charts;

2.3.7 Operational Procedures

a) Use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes

and abbreviations;
b) Appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures, including action to be
taken to avoid hazardous weather, wake turbulence, and other operating
hazards;

2.3.8 Principles of Flight

Principles of flight relating to free balloons;

2.3.9 Radio Telephony

Radiotelephony procedures and phraseology as applied to VFR operations;

action to be taken in case of communication failure;

2.4 Pilot’s Licence (Gliders)

The applicant shall pass an oral examination in the subjects of air regulations,
air navigation, aviation meteorology, aircraft and instruments covering at least
the following main topics:

2.4.1 Air Regulations

a) Aircraft Act, 1934 – Chapter I, Short title and extent, definitions, power to
detain aircraft, penalty for act in contravention of rules made under the act,
penalty for flying so as to cause danger;
b) Aircraft Rules, 1937;
c) Rules of the air;

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d) Appropriate air traffic services practices and procedures;

2.4.2 Aircraft General Knowledge

a) Principles of operation of glider systems and instruments;

b) Operating limitations of gliders; relevant operational information from the flight
manual or other appropriate document;

2.4.3 Flight Performance and Planning

a) Effects of loading and mass distribution on flight characteristics; mass and

balance consideration;
b) Use and practical application of launching, landing and other performance
data;
c) Pre-flight and en-route flight planning appropriate to operations under VFR;
appropriate air traffic service procedures, position reporting procedures;
altimeter setting procedures; operations in areas of high density traffic;

2.4.4 Human Performance and Limitations

Human performance and limitations relevant to the glider pilot;

2.4.5 Meteorology

Application of elementary aeronautical meteorology; use of, and procedures for

obtaining, meteorological information; altimetry;

2.4.6 Navigation

Practical aspects of air navigation and dead reckoning techniques; use of

aeronautical charts;

2.4.7 Operational Procedures

a) Use of aeronautical documentation such as AIP, NOTAM, aeronautical codes

and abbreviations;
b) Different launch methods and associated procedures;
c) Appropriate precautionary and emergency procedures, including action to be
taken to avoid hazardous weather, wake turbulence and other operating
hazards;

2.4.8 Principles of Flight

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Principles of flight relating to gliders;

2.4.9 Radio Telephony

Radiotelephony procedures and phraseology as applied to VFR operations;

action to be taken in case of communication failure.

( P. K. Chattopadhyay )
Joint Director General of Civil Aviation

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