Introduction to Validity of DGCA Student Pilot License (SPL) in India Every pilot’s journey starts with a Student Pilot License (SPL) . It is the first official step into aviation, allowing you to begin flight training and operate an aircraft under supervision. But many aspiring pilots often ask: “How long is my SPL valid?”  and “What happens if it expires before I complete my training?” Unlike CPL or ATPL, the SPL has a clearly defined validity period , and managing it prope