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First Indian female pilot gets place in US-based Aviation Museum for record-breaking flight over North Pole

First Indian female pilot gets place in US-based Aviation

Who became the first Indian female pilot gets place in US-based Aviation Museum for record-breaking flight over North Pole?

Captain Zoya Agrawal

An overview on the subject

In 2021, an all-female Flight India pilot team led by Zoya Agarwal completed the first flight across the North Pole on the longest aviation route in the world, connecting San Francisco (SFO) in the United States with Bengaluru in India. As the first Indian woman pilot to fly an aircraft over the North Pole, Captain Zoya Agarwal, a senior Air India pilot, earned a spot in the San Francisco aviation museum after travelling a record-breaking distance of almost 16,000 kilometres. The accomplishments of all of Air India’s female pilots pleased the US-based aviation museum, and as a result, they provided a space in their collection. The shocking thing is, she is the only living collection in the museum.

What is the qualification to be able to get a CPL?

Every course has unique eligibility requirements that must be carefully examined and met before continuing on to the admissions process. Candidates who are interested in enrolling in this course must meet the following CPL eligibility requirements:
• One must be enrolled in or have completed a recognised board’s 12th grade course in physics and maths.
• One must meet the medical requirements set forth by the DGCA.

What are the subjects one studies in this course?

During the academic portion of the course, the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) course syllabus will be examined. The CPL syllabus, which must be studied in order to pass the test and obtain the licence, will be created and organised by the DGCA. Following are some of the key CPL topics that have been covered:
• Navigation in the air and meteorology
• Rules for the Air
• Radio Telephony
• Technical Specific
• Technical General

What percentage of pilots are women in India?

Zoya Agarwal is a trailblazer in the aviation industry and was born in Delhi, India. In 2004, she started flying for Air India. She was one of very few female pilots at that time. In 2013, she flew a Boeing 777 for the first time as India’s youngest female pilot. India now has the highest percentage of female air captains worldwide.

What licence does one need to be able to fly an airplane?

One needs to have a commercial pilot licence to be able to fly commercial airplanes.

How much can one expect to earn as a commercial pilot?

Depending on the skill type, expertise, organization, location, and many other aspects, the CPL course salary in India may vary. The average salary package for a CPL holder in India will range between Rs 10 lakhs and Rs 15 lakhs per year, depending on caliber.

Conclusion

By leading an all-female Flight India pilot team led by Zoya Agarwal completed the first flight across the North Pole on the longest aviation route in the world. The field of aviation is ever growing, and has opportunities for all candidates regardless of their gender.

To become an commercial pilot you may could join commercial pilot license through AME COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM (AME CEE) this examination you may join Commercial Pilot License approved by DGCA.