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How to upload your pilot logbook to eGCA: a step-by-step guide for Indian pilots
If you fly for an Indian carrier, the eGCA portal is where your flying record meets your licence. Every renewal, every endorsement, and every rating you hold depends on the hours recorded there matching the hours you have actually flown. When those two numbers disagree, the result is a shortfall, and a shortfall surfaces at the worst possible moment: usually mid-renewal, when you have the least time to fix it. This guide documents the eGCA logbook upload process from start to

Vinay Raibole
May 2810 min read


Validity of RTR (Radio Telephony Restricted) in India: WPC/DGCA Rules, Regulations for Pilots
In-depth details regarding the validity of RTR in India for pilots. Navigate WPC/DGCA rules effortlessly and ensure your RTR remains valid in India.

Vinay Raibole
Apr 76 min read


Validity of Instrument Rating (IR) in India: Rules, Renewal & Pilot Requirements
Introduction For any commercial pilot, an Instrument Rating (IR) is what separates basic flying from real-world airline operations. It allows you to fly in low visibility, adverse weather, and controlled airspace, making it one of the most critical components of your license. But here’s the catch: unlike your CPL or ATPL, your Instrument Rating does expire . If your IR lapses, you are instantly restricted from flying under IFR, which effectively grounds most airline operatio

Vinay Raibole
Apr 74 min read
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