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Hobby Flying

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Flying as a hobby and how to get started

Recreational flying or simply hobby flying is exactly what it sounds like. You fly for fun! There are many different ways to enjoy flying, including light aircraft flying and more thrilling aero sports. India has a variety of hobby flying activities to choose from. You can fly solo, with a copilot, or with an instructor. 

Hobby flying in India’

  • Powered gliders
  • Hang glider
  • Paramotors
  • Light sport aircraft
  • Gliders 

Even if you want to fly just for fun, you must train adequately and efficiently to avoid accidents and mishaps. But most hobby flying courses can be costly. You need to have a formal pilot license for gliders and light aircraft, which means you need to enroll in a private pilot training course. These courses can easily cost up to INR.9lakhs and sometimes even more. 

Introducing eAviator

The eAviator program has been designed by professionals and industry experts from the reputed IAANZ flying school in New Zealand. The prestigious institution offers SIX private pilot theory courses that anyone can apply for online. 

The eAviator offers the following courses:

  • Aircraft Technology
  • Flight Radio
  • Human Factors
  • Flight Navigation
  • Air Law
  • Meteorology

The course allows students to prepare for PPL theory examinations with Aviation Services Limited (ASL). These courses will help students earn their New Zealand Private Pilot License and also allow aspiring aviators to witness the aviation industry first-hand from the comfort of their homes. 

Each course is split into sections and lessons with theory material covering the CAA required syllabus, video content, and diagrams to understand the subject better. Candidates may opt for one or all the subjects depending on their pace of learning. The subject courses start at $100, which means you do not have to spend a tremendous amount of money in one go. 

At the end of your course and when you are ready, you will have the option of booking your assessment with ASPEQ, the national assessment body for Aviation in New Zealand. To enroll in the course, you can visit the IAANZ website or opt for a free trial here: Free Trial 

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