When you're enrolling for the commercial pilot license DGCA it's important to know exactly what subjects you will study so that you can prepare well. The DGCA CPL license syllabus comprises six core theoretical subjects that form the foundation of your training before you spend time in the aircraft.
Air Regulations: This subject covers all the legal and regulatory aspects of aviation. You will learn the rules laid down by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India as well as international rules under the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Topics include airspace classification flight crew licences, ATC services documentation and the rights and responsibilities of pilots.
Aviation Meteorology: Weather plays a huge role in safe flying. This subject teaches you about the atmosphere wind systems cloud types fronts icing turbulence wind shear and how to read METARs/TAFs and weather charts. That knowledge helps you make safe decisions in the cockpit.
Air Navigation: Here you learn how to plan and fly from one place to another using navigational aids. Topics include latitude & longitude time zones compass errors VOR/DME/NDB/GPS chart reading dead reckoning and flight planning.
Technical General: This subject gives you a broad knowledge of how aircraft work. You will study the basics of aerodynamics (lift drag thrust weight) aircraft structures engines flight instruments fuel hydraulics electrical systems weight & balance and performance.
Technical Specific: Once you've studied the general systems, you move on to aircraft specific systems and detailed knowledge of the aircraft type you will fly. This includes performance charts emergency procedures, aircraft limitations checklists and use of the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH).
Radio Telephony (RTR/Radio Communication): Communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC) is crucial for safe operations. In this subject you learn standard phraseology proper radio procedures emergency communications (Mayday/Pan Pan) frequency management and how to maintain clear correct communication in English.
Together these six modules build your theoretical foundation for the DGCA CPL license. After mastering these subjects, you'll also proceed to the flying training component (which has required hours of Pilot in Command cross country instrument and night flying) to complete your commercial pilot license DGCA journey.
So if you're preparing for the course focus on understanding these six key subjects thoroughly this will give you a strong start towards your professional pilot career with the DGCA license.