Rainbow Air Academy - DGCA - India Airline Information

Rainbow Air Flight Academy

The Runway For Your Aviation Career

INDIA PROGRAM

For students from India who wish to fly for India's airlines

Rainbow Air Academy trains you in accordance with DGCA requirements; our India Airline Program (and Kingfisher Airlines) meets all minimum DGCA requirements. Successful completion of the airline program will earn you the necessary FAA ratings and required DGCA flight hours, which will allow you to convert your licenses and ratings upon return to India.

You may also choose a program which meets DGCA requirements for licensing and ratings, but allows a student to return to India to build the hours required. Called the Basic Program, it is designed for those who are only able to spend a short amount of time in the U.S.

Rainbow Air Academy is a FAA Part 141 facility; Part 141 training is required by the U.S. government for international students. Only schools which are FAA-approved and have approved training syllabi can be so designated. Under Part 141 training, the quality of student performance is measured through progressive flight exams (phase checks). All training is documented and maintained to FAA standards.

FAA Rating

Hours

India Airline* Program
Cost (USD)

Private Pilot (FAR 141)

35

$9,006

Commercial (FAR 61)
Instrument (FAR 141)**

85

$19,592

Multi-Engine

15

$6,260

Multi-Engine
(India req.)

10

$2,550

Solo: Cessna 172SP

80

$9,760

India Airline: 200 Hrs. Single Engine + 25 Hrs. Multi-Engine =225 Hrs.

$47,168

Basic: 120 Hrs. Single Engine + 15 Hrs. Multi-Engine = 135 Hrs.

$34,858

*

Meets India DGCA 225 minimum flight hour requirement. Private includes 10 hours solo.

**

Commercial/Instrument includes 10 hours solo.

NOTE: Variable fuel surcharges may be added to above pricing. Pricing Effective 1 January 2009

Program Pricing and Length

Pricing above includes all flight exams, written exams, books and uniforms. Beware of some academies which advertise very low prices, as they may include only some of the ratings you need and may also not include all the costs. A serious student can complete the India Airline Program in approximately 10 months.

Aircraft

Rainbow Air Academy flies only well-maintained new and late-model aircraft for training. This is most important to prepare you for a professional career in aviation. Our fleet consists late-model Cessna 172-SP, Piper PA-28-180, Piper PA-34 and Beechcraft BE-76 aircraft.

Admission Instructions

You may apply to Rainbow Air Academy by telephone at 001-562-424-0119, or by faxing your application to 001-562-989-0508 or mailing the application to Program Manager, Rainbow Air Academy, E. Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90806, USA.

To enroll, all international students must:

· Complete the application.

· Send a copy of your driver's license or pilot certificate.

· Send a copy of your current FAA medical.

· Send a copy of the last two pages of your log book, if you have previous flight experience (NOTE: if you hold a certificate and/or rating not issued by the FAA, it is recommended you request an FAA conversion form, so your certificate can be converted prior to your arrival at PEA. We will supply the form upon request).

· Send a copy of your passport .

· Send a non-refundable registration fee in the amount of USD $350.

· Show proof of health/accident insurance. This may be purchased after arrival at school, if preferred.

· Provide a letter from your bank, showing that you have adequate funds to cover the costs of tuition fees and living expenses. This will also be required as part of the U.S. visa process.

Housing and Living Expenses

We will assist you in securing housing best suited for your budget. We will also assist you in locating a roommate, if desired. Most of our students live in shared housing, with one or two other flight training students. A two-bedroom, two-person shared apartment in Long Beach costs an average of USD $685 per month for each student, including basic utilities. Your housing will be within 2K of the airport. A bicycle ($150) or used car ($1,000-3,000) may be easily purchased for transportation. Other expenses include new or used furniture purchase and health/life insurance. The cost of food and entertainment, etc. will vary by the individual.

Visa Information

U.S. government fees are as follows: $100 SEVIS fee, $130 U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate visa fee, $390 U.S. Transport Safety Administration (TSA) background exam fee, which is required for PPL, Instrument and Multi-Engine training, $15 fingerprint fee, $25 TSA ID Badge Fee and $90 flight physical fee upon arrival in California. You may wish to confirm this with the U.S. Embassy, as fees may change.

Financial Aid

If you wish information on financial aid, a Rainbow Air Academy Admissions Officer can supply you with names of Indian banks which provide loans for flight training. Loans from U.S. banks may be also be available, if you have a relative in the U.S. who is a permanent resident and meets the bank's eligibility requirements.