CPL Ground Classes · Combo
Your journey to the cockpit starts with a strong foundation.
About the course
CPL Ground Classes · Combo at Charlie Foxtrot Aviation Academy builds the knowledge you need for the DGCA examination and for flight training, with regular assessment and mentoring from working aviators.
What the course covers
Based on the DGCA CPL theoretical knowledge syllabus for aeroplanes (CAR Section 7, Series B, Part IV).
RTR(A) Part 1 · Written3 topics
- Regulations and procedure
- Radio principles and practice
- Radiotelephony
RTR(A) Part 2 · Practical4 topics
- Radiotelephone operation
- Message handling
- Safety-related rules
- Service provisions
Air Navigation8 topics
- Basics of navigation: the Earth, position, direction and distance
- Magnetism and compasses
- Aeronautical charts and projections
- Dead reckoning navigation and the navigation computer
- In-flight navigation and fixing
- Flight planning and fuel calculations
- Radio aids: NDB/ADF, VOR, DME, ILS, radar and GNSS
- Basic radio propagation theory
Aviation Meteorology10 topics
- The atmosphere
- Pressure, density and temperature
- Humidity and precipitation
- Wind
- Clouds and fog
- Air masses and fronts
- Thunderstorms, icing and turbulence
- Tropical systems and the Indian monsoon
- Climatology
- Meteorological information: METAR, TAF, SIGMET and charts
Air Regulations10 topics
- International agreements and ICAO
- Airworthiness of aircraft
- Aircraft nationality and registration marks
- Personnel licensing
- Rules of the air
- Air traffic services and procedures
- Aerodromes
- Search and rescue, accident investigation
- Indian Aircraft Act, Aircraft Rules and CARs
- VFR and IFR communications
Technical General (Aircraft & Engines)8 topics
- Airframe and aircraft systems
- Electrical systems
- Piston and turbine powerplants
- Aircraft instruments
- Principles of flight
- Flight performance
- Mass and balance
- Flight mechanics
Technical Specific4 topics
- Systems of the chosen aircraft type
- Limitations and performance
- Normal and emergency procedures
- Mass and balance for the type
How you learn at Charlie Foxtrot
Guided classes with structured notes for every topic
Chapter tests after each unit
Full mock tests in the DGCA computer-based pattern
Doubt-solving sessions and one-to-one mentoring
DGCA examination preparation
DGCA theory exams are taken subject by subject as objective, computer-based papers. Chapter tests and full mocks in the same pattern prepare you for the timing and question style of each paper.
Who is this course for?
Eligibility
Batch & course details
Frequently asked questions
Can I join a single subject instead of the full combo?
Yes. Every DGCA subject runs as its own batch, so you can enrol only in the papers you need.
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