Are simulator hours accepted in DGCA CPL flying requirements?

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When it comes to becoming a professional pilot in India many students ask whether simulator hours are accepted under the CPL DGCA requirements. The answer is that simulator training is recognized, but it cannot replace the full set of DGCA CPL flying hours requirements.

As per the DGCA commercial pilot license requirements a candidate must complete a minimum of 200 flying hours. Out of these certain limited hours can be logged on a certified simulator but the majority of hours must be actual aircraft flying time. This ensures that every student develops the necessary real world skills and confidence required to handle aircraft safely.

The DGCA CPL flying requirements specify different categories such as solo flying cross country flying instrument flying and night flying. Simulator hours can contribute mainly to instrument flying practice since they replicate cockpit situations and help pilots build accuracy in navigation and handling under poor visibility. However these hours are capped and cannot fully replace real flying experience.

For students planning a career internationally the DGCA requirements for CPL conversion may also vary and in such cases simulator hours might be evaluated differently depending on the aviation authority of the country where the license is converted.

It is also important to note that even after obtaining a CPL candidates must comply with DGCA CPL renewal requirements to keep their license valid. In this process to simulator sessions may be useful but not sufficient alone.

simulator training is an excellent support tool but under CPL requirements DGCA it is not a full substitute for actual flying. Students should focus on meeting all DGCA CPL requirements with both real flying and approved simulator sessions to build a strong foundation for their aviation career.

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