01 / Pilot training
PPL or CPL: which licence do you need?
A Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is generally a pathway to flying privately, rather than flying for remuneration. A Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) is part of the qualification pathway for professional flying. Privileges, minimum experience, medical requirements and examinations depend on the licensing authority.
Before choosing a school
- Identify the country and authority under which you intend to be licensed. For India, consult current DGCA requirements.
- Confirm the medical requirements before committing to significant training costs.
- Ask for the official approval reference and verify it with the appropriate authority.
- Request a written breakdown of flying hours, examinations, accommodation, taxes and additional charges.
- If training abroad, check licence conversion requirements for the country where you intend to fly.
Check course fees and completion timelines directly with the institution and regulator.
02 / Aircraft ownership
Before buying an aircraft.
Start with your mission: typical routes, passenger requirements, airport access and expected annual utilisation. Published range and seating figures alone do not determine whether an aircraft suits your operation.
- Engage qualified legal and technical advisors to review ownership, registration, liens and sale terms.
- Arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection and review maintenance records.
- Consider crew, insurance, hangarage, maintenance reserves and regulatory compliance as well as the purchase price.
- Confirm import, tax and operating requirements where the aircraft will be based.
A marketplace listing is an introduction, not a substitute for independent due diligence.
03 / Private aviation
Your first charter enquiry.
A useful enquiry includes your departure and destination, dates, passenger count and baggage requirements. Mention schedule flexibility, accessibility needs and whether the trip is one-way or return.
- Ask who operates the aircraft and confirm relevant operating authorisations.
- Review the quoted aircraft, included costs, cancellation terms and potential additional charges.
- Confirm airport access, ground transfers and identification requirements.
- Let the operator assess route feasibility, payload, weather and airport constraints.
Availability and suitability must be confirmed by the provider. An enquiry is not a booking.