Fast Track Commercial Pilot Training

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High Flyers Aviation Services(HFAS) and Washington International Flight Academy(WIFA) based out of Maryland, USA have formed a joint venture organization for Ab-Initio pilot training.

  • 1,000+ pilots trained since WIFA's founding in 1989
  • Mixed fleet of 26 aircraft with Autopilots in our Cessna 172's
  • 45 experienced instructors providing top-tier flight training
  • On-site maintenance facility ensuring strict compliance with aviation standards

Fast Track Commercial Pilot Training

Train with the best.

Our DGCA Commercial Pilot Program is an accelerated, structured program that will allow aspiring pilots 'HIGH FLYERS' to obtain the necessary skills to transition from the flight training environment into the professional airline world.


Eligibility Criteria

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Class 10+2 with Physics & Math examination pass-out certificate from a recognized Indian Board or University in India

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17 years of age at the time of enrollment

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Valid Class II Medical certificate, will require Class I Medical Certificate for the issue of Commercial pilot license.

Indian DGCA Compliant Pilot Program

Our courses and training aircraft both meet the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) requirements. All India pilot training courses include the DGCA required 200 total hours, with over 200 in-aircraft hours.


It is essential to note that High Flyers Flight Training Academy does not use "shared time" or "safety pilot" time, as some other schools do, to satisfy pilot-in-command (PIC) time. Shared time may reduce costs, it is NOT recognized as PIC time in India, as well as many other countries. Importantly, since shared time also reduces "hands-on" flight time, it diminishes the student pilot's flight skills.

Course Footprint

Private pilot training in progress

Private Pilot

  • 50 Hours flight with CFI (C172/P28A)
  • Knowledge test & Aircraft Check ride fee
  • PPL Ground School
  • 15 Hours (Pre & Post)
Instrument panel during flight training

Instrument Rating

  • 25 Hours flight with CFI(C172/P28A)
  • 15 Hours training in AATD
  • Knowledge test & Aircraft Check ride
  • 6 Hours (Pre & Post)
  • IFR Ground School
Commercial pilot certification flight

Commercial Pilot

  • 40 Hours fligt with CFI(C172/P28A)
  • 85 Hour solo flight hours (PIC Time as per Indian DGCA Req)
  • 35 Hours ground
  • Knowledge test and Aircraft Check ride
Multi-engine aircraft during training

Multi Engine Rating

  • 15 Hours flight with CFI (PA34)
  • 10 Hours training in AATD
  • Knowledge test and Aircraft Check ride