INDIAN PILOT PROGRAM

COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE (CPL)

Indian DGCA Curriculum in Chicago, USA

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OVERVIEW
(Indian Students)

Our Pilot Program is designed exclusively for Indian students, fulfilling the criteria for both FAA and
DGCA Commercial Pilot Licenses. This allows graduates to seamlessly convert their FAA license to
an Indian DGCA Commercial Pilot License, paving the way for a smooth transition to flying
professionally in India.

Pilot License Uses:

• Pilot in Command for Commercial Purposes

• Command aircraft for compensation or hire.
• Gateway to Advanced Ratings.
• Step towards Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
• Opporunities as captain or first officer in airlines.
• Participation in Specialized Operations.
• Engage in aerial photography, banner towing, agriculture.
• Enhanced Aeronautical Knowledge and Skills.
• Rigorous training for advanced knowledge and flying skills.

Duration:

• Duration: 12 months
• Minimum Completion Time: 7 months
• Maximum Completion Time: 24 months
• Average Completion Time: 9 to 10 months

Please note:
This self-paced course's duration varies based on individual factors like aptitude, attendance, and
weather. Students enrolled in this course receive an initial I-20 valid for 12 months. Those
surpassing the 12-month timeframe will be required to extend their I-20, and any associated
extension fees will be the responsibility of the student.

Stages of the Course: Certificates and Ratings, completed in order:

1. Private Pilot
2. Instrument Rating
3. Commercial Pilot – Single-Engine and Multi-Engine

Getting Started with Your Course:

Upon your arrival at our school in the US, your orientation will be conducted, and all necessary
paperwork, including your TSA/AFSP application, Your FAA Medical examination application will be
completed, and your appointment will be scheduled. Additionally, your first flight experience at our
school will be scheduled as a discovery flight with an instructor.
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COURSE OVERVIEW

As you progress through our award-winning flight school's Commercial Pilot License course,
we commit to guiding you at every step toward success.Private, Instrument and Commercial
training, each completed independently in sequence will follow our structured approach includes:

1. Online Ground School

• Preparation for FAA exam Receive online access codes upon enrollment
• Begin interactive online ground school immediately
• Comprehensive study materials and simulated practice tests
• Self-paced learning for flexibility

2. Virtual Ground School

• Interactive learning experience Scheduled group sessions

throughout the year
• Live instructor-led classes for real-time guidance
• Simultaneous completion with online ground school

3. In-Person Ground School

• Hands-on learning experience conducted at our

DuPage Airport facilityin regularly scheduled group
sessions
• Review and clarification opportunities for better
understanding
• Hands-on learning experience

4. Practical Aircraft Maintenance

• Hands-on training with key aircraft systems, including

powerplant, airframe, and avionics.
• Perform essential tasks such as maintenance log entries
and inspections.
• Gain loggable hours and a certificate upon completion.
• Builds technical knowledge and readiness for enhanced
safety.
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COURSE OVERVIEW

5. FAA Computer-Based Written Exam

• Conducted in-house at our facility

• Registration upon achieving 90% on 3 consecutive practice tests
• Prerequisite for first solo flight

6. Flight Training

• Personalized scheduling of flight lessons with

a certified flight instructor
• Tailored to individual progress and availability
• Practical application of theoretical knowledge
acquired in ground school
• Initiate training upon obtaining TSA approval

7. Oral Exam Preparation

• Simultaneous preparation during flight training

• Support for the FAA Oral Examination

8. Checkride

• Graduation upon successful completion of

required aeronautical experience
• Oral and flight test conducted by an FAA
Designated Pilot Examiner
• Certification upon successful completion

This methodical approach ensures you are well-prepared to attain your License,
Ratings and sets the stage for a successful aviation journey.
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Ground Instruction*
Pre-& Post Flight Instruction
Dual Flight Time* 40 hours; Single Engine (four-seat)
Solo PIC Flight Time* 15 hours Single Engine (four-seat)
Simulator Time 25 hours
Flight Tests, 2 hours

INSTRUMENT RATING AIRPLANE (IRA)

Ground Instruction*
Pre-& Post Flight Instruction
X-C PIC Crew Time* 71 hours, Single Engine (four-seat)
Dual Flight Time* 30 hours, Single Engine (four-seat)
Simulator Time; 15 hours
Flight Tests, 2 hours

COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE AIRPLANE

SINGLE ENGINE LAND (CPL/ASEL)
Ground Instructions*
Pre-& Post Flight Instruction
Solo PIC Flight Time* 5 hours, Single Engine (four-seat)
Dual Flight Time* 25 hours, Single Engine (four-seat)
Flight Tests, 2 hours Single Engine (four-seat)

COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE AIRPLANE MULTI-ENGINE

LAND ADD-ON RATING W/ INSTRUMENT (CPL/AMEL/IRA)
Ground Instructions*
Pre-& Post Flight Instruction
Dual Flight Time* 10 hours; Multi-Engine
Simulator Time, 10 hours
Flight Tests 2 hours
Original
Course Price
Without Discount

*$66,960.00
OTHER RELATED EXPENSES
Mandatory for course
(Not included in the course price)

1. Books & Supplies

2. Online Ground School
3. ALL TSA Formalities
4. Aeronautical charts and supplements
5. FAA Exam Fees (Written)
6. FAA Examiner’s Fees (Certification)
7. FAA Medical Exam Fees
8. Computer or Laptop with internet
9. White Pilot Shirt, Black Shoes, Socks, Belts and Trousers
10. Knee board
11. Jiffy Hood, Headset, Fuel Tester

*Dual and Solo flight time may vary based on student aptitude, proficiency and Airman Certification Standard requirements, therefore, only the minimum
aeronautical experience is offered here. Additional dual and solo flight hours required to complete this course will be charged at current regular prices.

*Any variation, changes or alteration to any course structure will result in a course price change. Any changes to course structure will result in ground and
flight instruction given being charged at $90/hr. Designated Pilot Examiners availability may result in delay of check-rides. Our flight school does not have
any control over examiner availability. *Cost of additional flying necessary to remain current after course completion and sign off is not included in this
course and will incur additional charges.

* Ground instruction includes, unlimited scheduled group ground school and limited one on one ground instruction with your instructor. This limited ground
instruction includes 25 hours/PPL& IRA each, 10 hours/CPL SE & ME each, totaling 70 hours of one on one ground instruction. Additional one on one
ground instruction will be charged at current rates.

The flight hours listed in this brochure reflect the minimum required by the syllabus and regulations. Actual dual and solo flight time may vary based on
student aptitude, proficiency, and effort. Additional hours, if necessary, will be charged at current rates. Flight training may also be delayed due to ATC
directives, weather, or other factors, and any associated costs will be the student’s responsibility. Avel Flight School is not liable for expenses incurred due
to such delays.

*Course pricing does not include aircraft dispatcher course fees. This can be added onto base course fees for an additional cost.

This is a self-paced course and the duration may vary based on individual student aptitude, attendance, weather and related factor.

International students who procrastinate and delay training completion will not be allowed to extend their I-20 after 12 months. The option to extend I-20
beyond 12 months is only available to students who have completed a minimum of the following:

Private Pilot Certificate

Instrument Rating Ground School and FAA Knowledge Exam
Commercial Pilot Ground School and FAA Knowledge Exam

Maximum time to complete this course is 24 months. If a student is unable to complete this course within this period due to lack of attendance, effort,
aptitude, or due to procrastination, this non-refundable course will automatically terminate in 24 months. Any credit available on student account balance
beyond this time will be forfeited.

The discounted course price is valid for twelve months from the date of course commencement. Portions of this course not completed within this time will
not be covered by this discount. Any changes made to this course will result in the course price going back to a non-discounted course price. Discount is
based on payment options selected.
 PAYMENT OPTIONS & DISCOUNTS
FULL COURSE PRICE: $66,960
Course Price $66,960.00 – Enrollment Fee $750.00 = $66,210.00

Tuition Fee After

Tuition Fee Payment Options Discounts Installment Details Amount
Discount

Option 1 Full Payment $49,910

$16,300 $49,910
Full Payment
First Installment $28,105
Option 2
$10,000 $56,210
2 Payments Second Installment $28,105

First Installment $36,126

Option 3 Second Installment $12,042

$6,000 $60,210
3 Payments
Third Installment $12,042

First Installment $25,684

$66,210 Second Installment $12,842

Option 4
$2,000 $64,210
4 Payments Third Installment $12,842

Fourth Installment $12,842

First Installment $13,242

Second Installment $13,242

Option 5 Third Installment $13,242

No Discount $66,210
5 Payments
Fourth Installment $13,242

Fifth Installment $13,242

You may choose one of the following payment options:

Option1: Full payment:

Tuition fee should be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival in USA after receiving your visa.
Option 2: Two Installments:
First Installment: Tuition fee should be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival in USA after receiving your visa.
Second Installment: Tuition fee should be paid after Private Pilot License is achieved or upon completion of 60 hours
of flight training which includes simulator training, whichever comes first.
Option 3: Three Installments:
First Installment: Tuition fee should be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival in USA after receiving your visa.
Second Installment: Tuition fee should be paid after Private License is achieved or upon completion of 60 hours of
flight training which includes simulator training, whichever comes first.
Third Installment: Tuition fee should be paid after Instrument License is achieved or upon completion of 100 hours of
flight training which includes simulator training, whichever comes first.
Option 4: Four Installments:
First Installment: Tuition fee should be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival in USA after receiving your visa.
Second Installment: Tuition fee should be paid after Private License is achieved or upon completion of 60 hours of
flight training which includes simulator training, whichever comes first.
Third Installment: Tuition fee should be paid after Instrument License is achieved or upon completion of 100 hours of
flight training which includes simulator training, whichever comes first.
Fourth Installment: Tuition fee should be paid, upon completion of 150 hours of flight training which includes
simulator training.

Option 5: Fifth Installments:

First Installment: Tuition fee should be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival in USA after receiving your visa.
Second Installment: Tuition fee should be paid upon completion of 50 hours of flight training which includes simulator
training.
Third Installment: Tuition fee should be paid upon completion of 80 hours of flight training which includes simulator
training.
Fourth Installment: Tuition fee should be paid, upon completion of 120 hours of flight training which includes
simulator training.
Fifth Installment: Tuition fee should be paid, upon completion of 150 hours of flight training which includes simulator
training.
If you have chosen to add the Aircraft Dispatcher Program to the base course, the additional fees that will be added to your first
payment are $5,895.00 - $2,000.00 onetime discount + $900.00 examiner fees = $4,795.00

Tuition fee is valid until 31 December 2025

TUITION FEES PAYMENT WIRE TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS

Please provide the name on the bank account from which payment is sent along
with your receipt provided for the transaction. This is necessary to properly credit the
funds to your account.
Please wire funds to:
Direct to: Wire Routing Transit Number
(RTN / ABA) 121000248
Bank Name: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Bank Address: 420 Montgomery, San
Francisco, CA 94104
BNF / Beneficiary Account Number: 3099595062
Beneficiary Account Name: AVEL FLIGHT SCHOOL INC
International SWIFT BIC: WFBIUS6S
CHIPS Participant: ABA 0407

Please scan the confirmation of the tuition fee payment transfer along with your
enrollment documents (please refer to admission process on page 12 step 3) and email it
to: [email protected]
School will not be liable for any applicable wire transfer service charges
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3N040 POWIS RD. Website: www.avelflightschool.com
WEST CHICAGO, IL USA 60185 Call: 847-466-5161

CPL COURSE APPLICATION FORM Passport size

photograph
(PLEASE TYPE OR USE CAPITALS) (taken within the
last 6 months)
PERSONAL INFORMATION (as it appears on your Valid Government Issued ID)

First Name Male Female

/ /
Last Name Date of Birth MM / DD / YYYY

Contact Number Email ID

Valid Government
Issued ID & Number
Mailing Address

City Province / State

Country Postal / Zip Code
If you hold a Pilot Highest Educational
Certificate, please specify Qualification
Height: Weight:
(For Aircraft Type): (For Aircraft Type):

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT & RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS / INDEMNIFICATION

I, ___________________________________________________________, for and in consideration of the use, rental or charter of Avel Flight school Inc Aircraft(s),
FIRST NAME LAST NAME

the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and I agree for myself and my heirs, distributes, guardians, legal representatives, and assigns that I will not
make a claim against Avel Flight School Inc., its officers, directors, managing agents, aircraft owners and employees, or any other person who may acquire an interest
in Avel Flight School Inc. and I hereby completely release, acquit, satisfy, and forever discharge Avel Flight School Inc., its offers, directors, managing agents, aircraft
owners and employees, or any other person who may acquire an interest in Avel Flight School Inc. for any and all claims, actions, causes of action, damages, judgments
or execution or any claims whatsoever in law or equity that I may have now have or may have in the future against Avel Flight School Inc., arising out of the rental of
aircraft, charter of aircraft and /or receipt of flight training. I further acknowledge and agree, that I shall forever release Avel Flight School Inc., its officers, directors,
managing agents, aircraft owners and employees, its heirs, executors, assigns, or any other person who obtains an interest in Avel Flight School Inc. for any and all
causes of action, claims, of any sort that arises from the rental of aircraft or flight training provided by Avel Flight School Inc. I further acknowledge and agree by my
signature and also, for my heirs, distributes, guardians, legal representatives, and assigns, that I will fully indemnify, save, and hold harmless, Avel Flight School Inc. its
officers, directors, managing agents and employees, and their heirs, executors, assigns or any other person who might acquire an interest in Avel Flight School Inc. for
any and all claims, actions, judgments, damages, that have or may arise out of the use or rental of any aircraft, or obtaining of any flight training from Avel Flight
Scholl Inc. by any other individual, party, corporation, limited liability company or other entity. I agree that this release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to
be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Illinois and that if any portion of said agreement is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall
notwithstanding such finding as to any particular portion, continue in full force and legal effect. I further acknowledge, by my signature on this document, that I fully
understand, that there are associated hazards in flying, the rental of aircraft and flight training, including serious injuries and death from the use of aircraft. I
acknowledge by my signature on this document, that I understand and accept such risks.

All fees paid are non-refundable. I understand, agree and comply with the terms and conditions published on the website: www.avelflightschool.com.

Signature Date
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WEST CHICAGO, IL USA 60185 Call: 847-466-5161

START DATE FORM

Only check one box for each of the options below

This form needs to be filled out and sent back to us with a copy of your completed application form, enrollment fee wire transfer
details, proof of current address and the picture page of your passport in a single email to [email protected] before an I-20 and
letter of admission can be generated.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

1. Payment Options
Option 4 Option 5

2. Airport Pick Up Options YES NO

(There is an additional $120 airport pick up fee that will be added to
your first payment if you choose yes. Airport pick up is only
available from the airport directly to Avel Flight School on working
days Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm excluding holidays.)

January 15th

February 15th

March 1st 15th

April 1st 15th

3. Course Start Date Options May 1st 15th
(This is the date that will be on your I-20. You June 1st 15th
can arrive in the USA up to 30 days before this
date as long as your course fees have been July 1st 15th
paid at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. You will
not be allowed to enter after this date.) August 1st 15th
To obtain a new I-20 with a revised start date, September 1st 15th
a fee of $150 is applicable
October 1st 15th

November 15th

December 15th

Student Name: _____________________________ Student Signature:_____________________________ Date:_____________

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Admission Requirements:

To enroll in our training program, you need to meet the following prerequisites:

1. To begin flight training, you must be at least 17 years of age.

2. To take the oral and practical test for the Commercial Pilot Course, you must be at least 18
years of age.
3. You must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language fluently.
4. You should obtain at least a First-class medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner.

Meeting these prerequisites is a critical step to ensure

your eligibility for our training program.

Admission Procedure:

Our admission procedure is straightforward and

ensures that you are well-prepared for your pilot
training journey.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Obtain a Class I Medical Certificate.

Your first step toward obtaining your pilot license
is to pass a Class I medical certificate examination
conducted by an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
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Step 2: Enrollment Fee Payment: Upon receiving your medical certificate, you can proceed to
make your enrollment fee payment of $750.00. Instructions on how to make your payment is on
page 7.

Step 3: Document Submission: Once your enrollment fee payment is completed, we will need
the following documents scanned together in a single email to [email protected].

1. A completed Application Form (page 9)

2. Completed Start Date Form (page 10)

3. A receipt of the wire transfer for the enrollment fee payment (provided by your bank upon
completing the transaction).

4. Proof of Citizenship: Photograph of your current passport (valid for at least 12 months from
the date of enrollment)

5. Proof of legal residence, Utility bill / bank statement / legal ID with home address / housing
lease.
This documentation is crucial to fulfil Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
requirements.

6. A signed Student Catalog. Please download, read, hand sign and date each page of the
Student Catalog by clicking or copying this link:
https://www.avelflightschool.com/pdf/Student-Catalog.pdf
Following these steps ensures a smooth admission
process, and you'll be well on your way to starting
your pilot training.

Admission Confirmation:

After receiving and verifying your documents and

confirming payment, we swiftly complete admission
formalities including issuing the I-20 and Letter of Admission required for your M1 student visa
approval. A soft copy of these documents will be emailed to you. After we receive your
confirmation, verifying the accuracy of the draft soft copy details, the original soft copy will be
emailed to you.
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Tuition Fees Payable:

You will only be required to pay the tuition fees once you have obtained your visa.

Payment Procedure After Receiving Your Visa:

Upon making your payment, please send us the following information in a single email at least
2 weeks before your arrival in the US:

1.Wire transfer receipt of Tuition fees (provided by your bank upon completing the transaction)
2. Flight Details
3. Copy of Visa
Failure to provide this information in the specified format at least 2 weeks before your arrival in
the US will result in the cancellation of your I-20.

Following this, you'll promptly be scheduled with an instructor, and your ground school and
flight lessons will commence immediately after TSA formalities. Non-citizens require Flight
Training Security Program (FTSP) approval to initiate flight training.

Accommodation: All accommodations and transportation expenses are your responsibility

for the entire duration of your stay in the U.S. We will provide you with a list of recommended
places to stay in the arrival formalities attachment. This attachment will be sent to you in a
separate email after you have received your visa and sent us a copy. Please note that ac-
commodations are subject to availability.

Airport Pickup

Upon your arrival at Chicago, airport

pickup services are available for an
additional fee. Please refer to page 10
for "Start Date Form" for more
information on the associated costs.

Your aviation ambitions are our passion at Avel Flight School.

Enroll today, and take off on your aviation adventure with us.

We look forward to guiding you through the skies of knowledge and helping you achieve your
flight training goals at Avel Flight School.