**Executive Summary**
This document outlines proposed draft amendments to CAR Section 7 Series G Part II. It modifies regulations regarding recent experience requirements for pilots and the release of foreign pilots whose licenses and ratings are validated under the provisions of the CAR. Comments on the proposed changes can be submitted via email to vedprakash.dgca@nic.in within 15 days of the document's publication on the DGCA website.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Para 2.2.1(i)(d), (ii)(d), (iii)(d): Recent Experience**
* Existing rule: Requires minimum 10 hours of flying experience, including at least 3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding six months, only on type/variant of aircraft.
* Proposed Amendment: Expands the criteria to include *either*:
* Minimum 10 hours of flying experience, including at least 3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding six months, only on type/variant of aircraft.
* Valid rating on type/variant and 3 takeoff and landings in preceding 90 days on simulator/aircraft.
* **Para 2.4 (i): Release of Foreign Pilots**
* Existing rule: Foreign pilots whose licenses and ratings are validated must pass an assessment check on a simulator/aircraft by a DGCA-approved examiner/instructor/FOI/DGCA authorized pilot for release.
* Proposed Amendment: Specifies the release process for foreign pilots:
* a) After completion of operator conversion course as defined in approved operations manual of SOP/NSOP/SCO operator.
* b) In other cases like private operators, FTO etc foreign pilots shall be released after passing an assessment check on aircraft by DGCA approved examiner / Instructor / FOI / DGCA authorized pilot.
* c) If a DGCA-approved examiner/Instructor/FOI is unavailable, the DGCA may depute an authorized pilot for the assessment check.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Pilots**
* **Impact:** The amendment to Para 2.2.1 offers more flexibility in meeting recent experience requirements, allowing for simulator use under specific conditions. The amendment to Para 2.4 clarifies the conditions under which Foreign Pilots can be released.
* **Action Required:** Pilots need to be aware of the revised requirements for recent experience and the updated process for foreign pilot releases.
**Stakeholder: DGCA-Approved Examiners/Instructors/FOI**
* **Impact:** The amendment to Para 2.4 specifies their role in assessment checks for foreign pilots, especially in non-conversion course situations.
* **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with the new guidelines for foreign pilot assessment checks.
**Stakeholder: DGCA**
* **Impact:** The DGCA is responsible for implementing and overseeing the revised regulations. The amendment to Para 2.4 specifies the DGCA's ability to depute authorized pilots for assessment checks when DGCA-approved personnel are unavailable.
* **Action Required:** Implement the amended regulations and potentially depute authorized pilots for assessment checks as needed.
Key Entities Referenced
CAR Section 7 Series G Part II: Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 7, Series G, Part II, which governs flight crew licensing and training.
Para 2.2.1: Paragraph 2.2.1 of the CAR, concerning recent experience requirements for pilots.
Para 2.4: Paragraph 2.4 of the CAR, concerning validation of foreign pilot licenses.
DGCA: Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the regulatory body for civil aviation in India.
Aircraft Rules, 1937: The rules governing aviation in India, which is being referenced to define applicable fees.
Proposed Draft Amendment to CAR Section 7 Series G Part II
S. No. Existing provision Proposed amendment
1 Para 2.2.1(i)(d), (ii)(d), (iii)(d) Paras 2.2.1(i)(d), (ii)(d), (iii)(d)
“Recent experience- Minimum 10 hrs of Recent experience-
flying experience including at least 3 take (i) Minimum 10 hrs of flying experience
offs and landings within the preceding six including at least 3 take offs and landings
months, only on type / variant of aircraft. within the preceding six months, only on type /
variant of aircraft.
OR
(ii) Valid rating on type / variant and 3 take off
and landings in preceding 90 days on simulator
/ aircraft.
2 Para 2.4 (i) Para 2.4 (i)
The foreign pilots, whose licence and The foreign pilots, whose licence and ratings
ratings are validated under the are validated under the provisions of this CAR
provisions of this CAR shall be released shall be released as follows:-
after passing an assessment check on
simulator / aircraft by DGCA approved a) After completion of operator
examiner / instructor / FOI / DGCA conversion course as defined in
authorized pilot. In case of non- approved operations manual of
SOP/NSOP/SCO operator.
availability of DGCA approved
examiner/Instructor/FOI then DGCA
b) In other cases like private operators,
may be depute an authorized pilot for the
FTO etc foreign pilots shall be released
assessment check. Further if FOI is
after passing an assessment check on
nominated for assessment check then
aircraft by DGCA approved examiner /
fees under rule 48 of Aircraft Rule 1937
Instructor / FOI / DGCA authorized pilot.
shall be applicable.
c) In case of non-availability of DGCA
approved examiner / Instructor / FOI
then DGCA may depute an authorized
pilot for the assessment check. Further
if FOI is nominated for assessment
check then fees under Rule-48 of
Aircraft Rules, 1937 shall be applicable.
The comments in respect of the above may be submitted through email to Sh. Ved Prakash, Director
Training & Licensing on his email id:- vedprakash.dgca@nic.in within 15 days from the publishing of
the same on DGCA website.