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Why Your Daughter Should Consider Becoming a Pilot or Drone Expert?

Thinking of becoming a commercial pilot or a drone pilot as a girl, yes, you can think that way in contemporary times. As of 2024, there were nearly 15% of women pilots in India, which is significantly higher than the global average of 5%. With 1,767 women commercial pilots out of a total workforce of 10,000, it marks a clear increase in women's participation in aviation. These numbers reflect growing opportunities for women, along with national momentum toward embracing gender equality in aviation. Drone piloting is also a field where women are making their presence felt.   Drone pilot numbers in India surged from a mere 346 in July 2022 to more than 5,000 by July 2023. Although women's participation was limited until then, the Namo Drone Didi Scheme is an initiative aimed at training 15,000 rural women and providing them with drones for agricultural spraying. These milestones reveal a clear opportunity: a daughter considering a career as a commercial or drone pilot is the way forward.

Admin 18 Jul 2025

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Why a Net or Mesh Is Not Used to Protect Aircraft Engines?

There is no net or mesh on the front of the engine to stop birds, debris or objects from entering. Placing a mesh over an aircraft engine is a practical safety measure. Although the reasons for not using these are engineering, aerodynamics, performance efficiency, and aviation regulations.   This blog will help you understand why a net or mesh is not placed in front of an aircraft to protect the engine.

Admin 18 Jul 2025

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Understanding the Consequences of Flight Hijacking

The advent of the aviation sector in the travel industry streamlined the transportation process. It allowed people to go worldwide within a few hours and also convenient. With the expansion of the airline industry, numerous challenges have arisen. One of them is hijacking aircraft. Even with enhanced security and a more robust surveillance system, instances of aircraft hijacking have been reported in the news in recent times.

Admin 17 Jul 2025

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Where Is Fuel Stored in Aircraft? Finding the Real Answer

Considering fuel storage in an aircraft is a crucial aspect of both aviation engineering and safety. Whether it's a commercial aircraft or a fighter jet, fuel should be stored safely. But if you are thinking about where the fuel is stored in the aircraft? This blog will help you arrive at the answer to this question and provide you with additional information.

Admin 13 Jul 2025

What Will the Pilot Do If the Aircraft Window Breaks During Flight?

Commercial aviation is documented for its rigorous safety protocols and cutting-edge technology. Yet, a window breaking mid-flight can pose a problem to most of the travellers. While such occurrences are enormously rare, they do happen and pilots are methodically trained to accomplish these high-stakes situations.   This blog explores what happens when the window of an aircraft breaks, what procedures are followed and what is done by pilots to ensure the safety of passengers.

Admin 10 Jul 2025

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Failed a DGCA Pilot Exam? Here's What to Do Next

Failing the DGCA exam can be disheartening for ambitious pilots. However, it's important to remember that failing in an exam is not the end but, rather, a stepping stone toward future success. With the correct method, you can turn this setback into a valuable learning experience and significantly increase your chances of passing in the following attempts.   A proper procedure has to be followed and that too in the right way, to come out with flying colours in the subsequent DGCA exam. This blog will talk about the various steps that should be followed to increase the chances of clearing the exam in the subsequent attempt.

Admin 06 Jul 2025

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Alcohol and Aviation: Understanding the Pilot Regulations in India

Aviation is an industry where safety holds utmost importance,not just in India but worldwide . To ensure the safety of passengers and all crew members present on the flight, the DGCA, the regulatory body for aviation activities in India, enforces strict regulations to guarantee that pilots and crew members are fit for aircraft operations, thereby ensuring passenger safety. Amongst these regulations, the ones regarding the consumption of alcohol are the most important of all, as even slight negligence in these can have appalling consequences. This blog discusses the DGCA's alcohol-related policies, examining the basis behind these regulations, their implementation and their significance in maintaining aviation safety.

Admin 01 Jul 2025

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Can You Be a Pilot with Glasses or Contact Lenses?

At the time when one thinks of becoming a pilot or decides firmly regarding the same, various questions often spring up in the mind. One of the most common questions of all is whether I can become a pilot with glasses or not. We will give a detailed answer to this question, going forward, in this blog. Many of the aspiring commercial pilots are always confused about whether it is possible to fly if I wear glasses. What are the dangers and alternatives to becoming a Commercial Pilot ? Over 60% of people in this world are visually impaired and require the use of glasses or contact lenses. This means all these people require glasses to perfect their vision. How can this affect your probabilities of becoming a capable pilot?

Admin 30 Jun 2025

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Understanding the Concept of Nautical Mile in Aviation

Aviation is a field that has various technical aspects in store for you. Have you ever wondered how it is used to measure the distance travelled by an aircraft? It is a nautical mile. While most land-based activities depend on kilometres or miles, the aviation industry makes use of nautical miles. But what is a nautical mile and why has it become the gold standard in the sky? We will discuss this and much more in this blog.

Admin 30 Jun 2025

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Are Fatal Aviation Accidents That Common? Let's Find Out

Travelling in an aeroplane and piloting it are both thrilling experiences for the folks, to say the least. This thrill can sometimes turn into unfortunate, catastrophic events. This is when an aircraft meets with an accident or crash. This leads to the loss of lives and property, and also instils a sense of fear in people's minds regarding the safety of travelling in an aeroplane. To answer this, we can easily say that boarding an aircraft for travel is safe. It is just like when you step into your car and hop onto a bike to go from one place to another, the last thing you think about is that an accident can take place. However, sometimes this unfortunate thing does happen and can even result in loss of life. Do people not get on the road again on their two and four-wheelers or even in public convenience? It is not just about road accidents, but accidents also occur in all modes of transport, including railways and waterways. But air accidents or crashes are indeed more deadly than any other type of accident. Statistically, there are more chances to be struck by lightning or be a victim of a shark attack than you are to perish in a plane crash. Every effort is made to minimize the occurrence of these events, and if one does occur, appropriate relief measures are implemented. Aviation authorities and passengers alike must be aware of the various reasons behind these accidents and crashes. Since the 1980s, there has been a sharp reduction in the number of fatal aviation accidents. Although the number of accidents is decreasing, a fear of flying persists. This is primarily due to the size and scope of such accidents. Common Causes of Aviation Accidents

Admin 27 Jun 2025

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What Happens When Aircraft Engines Fail Mid-Air?

Most multi-engine aircraft have engines underhung from the wings. The engines are placed at a distance from the aircraft's Centre of Gravity. This distance is recognized as arm length. The thrust produced by the engines acts through the CG, which acts like the pivot of a seesaw. In usual conditions, both engines produce the same thrust. Though when an engine fails, there is a thrust disparity as the dead engine no longer produces any thrust, while the functioning engine continues to do so. The moment generated by the live engine swerves the aircraft on the way to the inoperative engine. This yaw requires that the aircraft be arrested to guarantee that the aircraft does not enter a spiralling dive. To counter the unwanted yaw from the functioning engine, a force needs to be produced in the yaw axis. This comes from the tail or the vertical stabilizer. The pilots can differentiate the force created by the tail using the rudder attached to it. So, in the event of an engine failure, the pilots use their feet and press on the rudder pedal to deflect the rudder until the yaw is controlled. If the engine on the right side fails, the left rudder is applied; if it is on the left, the right rudder should be applied. In a twin-engine aircraft, the failure of an engine results in a 50% decrease in total thrust. Regarding performance, an engine failure results in a loss of approximately 70% of performance. This is because an engine failure results in drag due to control surface deflection and sideslip.

Admin 27 Jun 2025

Flapone CPL Test Series Starts 2nd July

Call now on 9953777320 to book your test slot today! Book 3-week extensive Test Series for Air Navigation & Technical General – designed to help you master DGCA exam preparation with real mock tests + live doubt sessions. 9 Tests + 9 Doubt-Clearing Sessions for each subject Location : Flapone Aviation Academy, E-549, 2nd Floor, Ramphal Chowk, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110075 Starts : 2nd July 2025 (Only 30 Seats) Ideal for students from any institute or self-preparing for DGCA papers.

Admin 24 Jun 2025

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What are the Different Types of Aviation Fuels Used in Aircraft?

Fuel is anything that produces force by converting energy. The characteristics of petroleum and synthetic fuel generate sufficient power for flight. Commercial aircraft need incredible power to lift off the ground while carrying a load of passengers and cargo. Wide-body jets, such as the Boeing 777, have a maximum takeoff weight of 247,200 kg. The aircraft can cruise at 905 km/h, powered by the enormous GE-90 engines. The fuel used for the rotation of the heavy compressor shafts and turbine of the jet engine is Jet A1.

Admin 18 Jun 2025

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Why Can We Not Use Autopilot All the Time in Aviation?

If aeroplanes have autopilot systems, then what is the need for pilots? The autopilot systems are extremely sophisticated and can handle the entire flight. But is it the full reality?   No, the reality is much more complex. While automation has a big role to play in modern aviation, there are reasons why we cannot depend entirely on autopilot systems. Human pilots are essential to flight operations because the systems need human judgment, flexibility and oversight.

Admin 17 Jun 2025

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What Happens During a Bird Strike on an Aircraft?

Accidents are unfortunate in any field. Aviation is not an exception to this, as accidents of different magnitudes take place here as well.   One reason for the aircraft accidents and malfunctions is a bird striking the aircraft. These incidents occur frequently in the world of aviation, but the impact on an aircraft and its passengers is rather significant. A lot of you can get confused by the name, but bird strikes are not just limited to birds, but also bats and other wildlife. Bird strikes only have an immediate impact, but they can also attain fairly serious proportions in the future as well.

Admin 16 Jun 2025

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Can Planes Fly Through a Rainbow? What You Need to Know

Rainbows are among nature's most lovely phenomena, appearing as if painted in the sky. They create a sense of magic.   Rainbows are not just beautiful but are also governed by particular optical principles. This raises a question: Can planes fly through a rainbow? The answer is no. This blog will talk about the science behind rainbows and why planes can't fly through rainbows.

Admin 15 Jun 2025

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Why Aircraft Use Red, Green and Other Lights

I am sure that you must have seen an aircraft flying in the sky, but I don’t know how many of you have noticed the lights blinking on the aeroplane. Yes, there are green and red lights on the wingtips. Have you ever wondered what the purpose of both lights is? The green and red lights are for navigational purposes. They enhance the visibility of the aeroplane to other pilots and air traffic controllers in the tower, thereby decreasing the risk of collision. Navigational lights serve various purposes. This blog will tell you everything about green and red lights on an aircraft.

Admin 14 Jun 2025

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Scholarships and Government Schemes for Aspiring Pilots in India

The Indian aviation industry has grown significantly in the recent past. Because of this, there is an increased demand for trained pilots . However, the high cost of pilot training can hinder many people who dream of stepping into this illustrious career.   For this, the Indian government and various organizations have introduced numerous scholarships and schemes. This blog will talk about these scholarships and schemes for pilot training and their benefits for aspiring pilots in India.

Admin 14 Jun 2025

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Chasing the Skies: Turning Your Childhood Dream of Flying into Reality

As per a famous saying, dreams are not what you see when you sleep. Instead, dreams are the ones which don’t let you sleep.   If you have dreamt of becoming a pilot since your childhood, then it is better to chase it before it is too late. Failing to do so, you will regret it for the rest of your life, seeing a plane in the air.   When the time passes, the best you can do is think and say, ‘those were the days,’ and you will not be able to enjoy life to the fullest.

Admin 10 Jun 2025

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CPL Graduates: How to Find Your First Job as a Pilot?

Taking the first step in anything is not easy; it involves a lot of patience to get started and that too with a bang. The same principle applies when seeking a job after completing the required studies. Finding your first job as a pilot is no different either. For a CPL graduate to start their career as a pilot, it is essential to keep their eyes and ears open for good job opportunities and seize them once they arise. In this blog, we will talk about how to find your first pilot job when you are a CPL graduate.

Admin 28 May 2025