Ground Training and Examinations

The DGCA specifies a ground-training syllabus of 350 hours for a CPL student. However, OFS has formulated a syllabus of over 600 hours, to wellequip every CPL holder to be successful at the time of Airline interviews. OFS Ground Training includes the syllabus for RTR (Radio Telephony-Restricted), an examination conducted by the Ministry of Communication, Govt. of India. This syllabus covers Air Regulation, Meteorology, Air Navigation, Technical (General), Specific (Cessna 152), Specific (Cessna 172) and RTR.

Ground Examination

During the course, students will have to successfully clear the following examinations conducted by the DGCA, Ministry of Civil Aviation and WPC, Ministry of Communication:

Students are required to take examinations stipulated by the DGCA at Chennai or other approved centers (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta etc.) to qualify for their licence. The detailed exam schedule can be obtained from the Operations Office. The Radio Telephony exam is conducted once in every two-months at the various cities mentioned above.

Resource Centre

The OFS library and resource centre is one of the finest in the entire country and has an entire range of books, encyclopedia, reference material, journalsand magazines on aviation. The training facility also offers the latest audio and video instructional aids of JEPPESEN and KING SCHOOLS,USA.

The Ground School has a well-stocked resource centre with the latest aviation publications on CDROMs, DVDs, Videos, CBTs and internet facility to support any trainees from the ab-initio level up to the ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence).

"Our trademark has always been evident in our teaching quality, resources and partnerships with industry, government and the professions. This provides ample scope and benefits to the students of OFS."