AK.Deb,IAS (Retd)
From IT City Bangalore

Asian Academy of Film & Television , Marwah  studios complex
Fc 14/15,  Film city,sector 16A, Noida- 201301,UP ,India

Fc 14/15,  Film city,  sector 16A, Noida- 201301  ,UP ,India  has announced for  opening admissions in

1. 1 year course  diploma in film making

2. 3monthe course in production , direction and TV journalism

3. 3 months course in video editing and sound recording

4. 3 month  course in camera and lighting techniques

5. 3 monthe course in acting and presentation

Its 42nd session starting  from January 2004

 Contacts 1.  ph   0120-2515254,5255,5256, mobile  09816286555

                2.web   .www.aaft.com

                3.email    marwah@del2.vsnl.net.in

Evening classes  and hostel facility  available 

2. If  one  has the ambition of becoming a pilot  two options are available

1. enter air force

2.  commercial pilot

 For 1,  IAF offers the scope . .Two competetions are to be faced, conducted by UPSC. a) National  defence academy  ,open to male candidates only, who have passed  in 10+2 exam with Physics and Mathematics

      b)  Air force academy- B.Sc degree holders with physics and mathematics , BE s are also eligible Notifications   are published in National dailies etc once a year . If one is selected the  personal education  expenditure is  nil

For 2 ,    there are several flying clubs including govt flying institutes and privately managed institutions . A lot of money say ,to the tune of Rs  5 to 10 lacs are required , but once the course is complete and one is engaged in doing the real job, the parks are like ly to  commensurate to the initial expenditure made by  the candidates There are three phases --student pilot licence , private pilot licence and commercial pilot licence  through these institutions, licences  are   issued by the Directrate of Civil Aviation  Ministry of civil aviation  GOI .

Some important and detail information is given below

The aviation industry in India has two distinct sector: Commercial and Military. Commercial aviation includes passenger airlines and cargo planes, international air services, air taxi and charter operations being major function. Military aviation includes the Indian Air Force and the aviation arms of the Navy and Army.

Pilot is a profession of discipline, patience, responsibility, punctuality, commitment and dedication. The job requires a lot of hard work, stamina, alertness of mind, adaptability to follow difficult time schedules, ability to think in crisis, good team spirit etc.

Student Pilot Licence(SPL)This is an examination conducted by flying clubs  and covers papers in Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation Air Technical. It is a theory exam.
Eligibility-age of 16 years minimum and pass in class X. A medical certificate of fitness, security clearance and a bank guarantee of Rs.10,000 is required.
Selection-Candidates taking the SPL test have to appear in an oral examination on a fixed day every month, candidates go through a medical test. Air Force Central Medical Establishment(AFCME),Subroto Park,New Delhi and Institute of Aviation Medicine(IAM),

1. Vimanpura Bangalore, are the final authorities for medical fitness.After medical clearance the candidate gets the SPL.Candidates are also required to pass the Pilot Aptitude Test.

2. Private pilot licence-practical training After getting the SPL the candidate accompanied by the flying instructor proceeds for initial flying training.this is a dual flight, where the instructor or trianer accompanies the learner to teach him the practical aspect of flying. Then the candidate gets his first independent flight normally after about 15 Hour of dual flying . This includes cross country flying. A total of 60 Hours of flying is needed of which 20 hour minimum should be solo and 5 hours cross country.
   Theory Exam-There is a thory examination also, the subjects are: Air Regulations, Aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Aircraft Engines, Seamanship.
   Eligibility : 10+2 and medical fitness certificate from AFCME OR IAM.The age requirement is 17 Years.
   Fees : Flying training is costly. Fees has increase over the years.Approximately Rs. 1000 are charged per hour for flying. Some States do subsidised the rates for the residents of the states. This fees may be revised from time to time.

3. Commercial pilot licence: A student can get the CPL by doing his flying training for 129 hours to complete 250 Hour of flying.
   Training facilities are available with Flying Clubs in India, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Academy, Raibarelly, UP, Private Academies or Flying School in USA or Europe, Australia, Gulf,etc.
   Education eligibility : XII(physics and Maths), Non-Science students who started flying before jan1,1994 were eligible for 1996 admission. Current PPL Licence needed with flying experience in the last 3 year.
   Eligible Age : 18 years to 30 years.
   Medical fitness- As granted by AFCME, New Delhi/IAM, Bangalore.
   Written Exam - Awritten exam in the following subjects is needed for getting the CPL:
   Air Regulations, aviation Meteorology, Air Navigation, Technical, Planning. These exams are conducted 6 times a year.
   Actual flying experience required - 250 hours of total flying time(150 hours of solo, 25 hours of cross country, 10 hours of instrument flying , 5 hours of night flying).
   Further Growth - CPL licence and training as a particular aircraft leads to a co-pilot assignment. Promotion depends as flying experience and vacancies. Co-pilots must have the required numbers of flying hours and licence. A pilot undergoes a never process of training. Proficiency tests have to be cleared almost thrice a year or more depending on the licence category and age of the pilot. The highest among the category of licences is the Air Transport Pilot Licence(ATPL) which allows the pilot to fly any type of aircraft. Licence has to be constantly renewed through passing medical and other tests every six months.

4. Training of Helicopter Pilots Helicopter pilots need to have Commercial Helicopter Pilots Licence(CHPL). This licence can be aquired by two stages. The Private Helicopter Licence(PHPL) is granted after 40 hours of flying training (15 hours should be solo) and on clesring the written exams of aviation subjects. 60 hours of flying training has to be completed and a written exam has to cleared. Helicopter Pilots find employment with the commercial organisations, Public Sector organisation and other security/protective agencies.

Flying clubs in India  Some of the flying clubs imparting training in flying from where SPL, PPL, and CPL, training can be completed are :

C.  A very important  and  universally  accepted high demand subject of study nowadays  is Astro physics.  It is the study of physical nature of stars , celestial bodies. It is a specialized branch of physics.. To study this subject one has to pass BSc with physics and mathematics  then passed  MSc in physics. There is an entrance exam  and interview for admissions in Phd in astronomy and astrophysics  at the Indian institute of Astro physics , Bangalore.  If one is  an M.Sc in mathematics or  B E in electronics, mechanical, or instrumentation  with ist class is also eligible for admissions   . Entrance exams are held in November every year . This year a group of research institutes (14nos) is likely to conduct a common all India entrance exam for Phd  in the month of February

 web site is www.iiap.ernet.in,

ph   0805330872,

 The institute is  located in Block II Koramangala, Bankalore 34 

2.   Tripura girls are not coming up for Military nursing services. This is a good job not only for service satisfaction  and money but also for exciting experiences in life.  The course is  4 year B.Sc nursing, conducted at college of Nursing , Armed forces Medical college  at Pune.

  Procedure

1. written test,objective type

2. interview on the merit list of written exam in the month of April /may

3. medical examination of the successful interviewed candidates

4  .Final merit list

 Expenditure --no cost of the candidate, it is full free with a good stipend and  other facilities

Eligibility  age -17-25

Qualification -pass in HS +2, with  physics ,chemistry and  biology, not less than 40% marks  in all subjects.  One may get details Directorate general of medical services ,AG s branch, Army head quarters,  room no 45, L block hutments  NewDelhi 110001