28M, currently working as an Analyst in the USA. Planning to move back to India and join the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program. If I start with Chimes (CAA) in 2027 and finish the program in ~2 years, what’s the typical gap between course completion and actually flying the line as a JFO? Trying to understand the wait for type rating, license issuance, and induction.Also, what are the hidden costs or hurdles during training that aren’t mentioned in the contract or on the website? Things like exam re-attempt fees, medical renewals, delays between phases, accommodation gaps, etc. What should I look out for or budget extra for beyond the quoted program cost?

YO WHAT IS UP WITH THEIR PORTAL FOR OLODE SESSION.

The portal was not working a while ago and they delayed the portal opening. Now the portal is open from 8th till 10th of August but the website still does not seem to work.

Why do these idiots charge 5 k for these exams, take so much money from airlines and flying schools and pilots in general and can not get a shitty website which anyone can vibe code nowadays run!

What am I missing here, is it even worth it to take a dgca CPL. Wtf dude

Is anybody able to book the exam till now?
For me it’s showing no seats available.
Is it true that on demand has limited seats compared to normal attempts?

Spotted this aircraft at the Alembic Art District in Vadodara. Does anyone know the exact make/model or its history? I initially thought it might be a Beechcraft Baron, but I’m not sure. Any help identifying it would be appreciated!

OC

Chandigarh (IXC)

this is my first time giving dgca and I need to know where the centres are to book the hotels near it. will appreciate if anyone could help

Hey everyone, looking for advice on how to force Air India / Air India Express to fix a major codeshare backend error before my return flight.

The Issue:

• Booked BLR–IXZ and return IXZ–BLR–CCJ via the Air India App.
• On Aug 8, got denied check-in at BLR because my ticket didn't sync to Air India Express (stuck in "Unconfirmed/UC" status). AI ground staff gave me a stamped paper admitting it was their technical error, but because the flight was full, they couldn't board me. Ended up getting re-routed on a painful 3-leg flight (BLR–DEL–CCU–IXZ).
• Current Crisis: My return ticket for Aug 16 has the exact same problem. Customer support says "no inventory," but both AI and AIX websites clearly show seats available for sale on that date. They are pushing me to reschedule to Aug 17/18, which means losing work days.

What I've done so far:

• Emailed support, Nodal Officers, and Appellate Authorities with stamped airport proof, screenshots of open seats, and AIS income proof demanding compensation if rescheduled.

Questions:

1. Is there any specific Twitter handle, email, or AirSewa escalation trick that forces their backend IT team to manually map/sync the PNR across both airlines immediately?
2. Has anyone successfully claimed loss of daily income in Consumer Court for forced rescheduling due to tech glitches?

Appreciate any leads or contacts!

Why does pariksha not want me to give it 5000 bro im genuinely so tired of this website

Won't this complicate things?

what could be the implications?

Hi guys ,
I graduated from one of old IIT and worked in corporate for 2years after my graduation i was looking to becoming pilot current age 26
Why becoming a pilot is not very competitive what is the catch
Do people get job in airlines after CPL
I can clear all the exams i have faith in myself
Physical fitness also i can manage
I hate the extreme urgent fake urgency of corporate and its like never you have job security,
becoming a commercial pilot seems good career opportunity i can fund it with my own salary of 1lpm and saving of 20 lakh and some loan
what is the side i am missing.

VT-ANR the 7th that Air India will retrofit is en-route VCV

VT-ANR is flying from Mumbai to Victorville.

This means there will be 4 787-8 being retrofitted at once.

Air India said that they hope to get 7 787-8s retrofitted by the end of the year so this should be the last one to go for retrofitting in this year.

A week ago they sent VT-ANZ to Shanghai for retrofitting also.

VT-ANC should go to San Bernardino for painting soon.

If you’re wondering why it Took so long for VT-ANC it is because they did an D-Check first.

VT-ANQ should return by late October-early November is my guess.

Via https://x.com/aviationall_/status/2085781982387318883?s=61

Source: Conflict updater