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India became an  independent republic on 26th January 1950. It consists of 22 states and 9 union territories. A neutralist policy has been traditionally followed, although there have been several instances of military action, mostly against Pakistan, but also against the former Portuguese India (Goa) and against intruding forces on the Kashmir and Tibet borders. The President is the nominal Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, but control is exercised through the &lt;font color=&quot;#ff0000&quot;&gt;Minister of Defence.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#0000ff&quot;&gt;Bharatiya Vayu&lt;/font&gt; Sena / Indian Air Force The Indian Air Force is a young service. The oldest of its units is only 60 years old. Its birth in 1932 and its growth to date can be conveniently divided into four 15-year periods: 1932 - 1947 - 1962 - 1977 - 1992. By a coincidence these dates correspond to the major changes in the structure, composition and the capability of the Air Force. The 1990s started on a very unfortunate note for the Indian Air Force in particular. Economic difficulties along with the collapse of the Soviet Union severely affected  expansion and &lt;font color=&quot;#0000ff&quot;&gt;modernisation&lt;/font&gt; plans, and various key &lt;font color=&quot;#0000ff&quot;&gt;programmes&lt;/font&gt; were pushed back by at least half a decade. Major problems with&lt;font color=&quot;#0000ff&quot;&gt; theavailability&lt;/font&gt; of spares and support from the ex-USSR affected operations severely during 1991-1994, and serviceability rates declined heavily. Recovery started in the mid 1990s, when India learned from tense lessons. Much needed overhaul facilities were established and where possible, equipment and spares were saved through the widespread use of simulators. The average pilot flight hours are back to the standard 180-200 figure.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; The formulation in 1997 of India&amp;#39;s first ever &lt;font color=&quot;#0000ff&quot;&gt;Air Power Doctrine (APD)&lt;/font&gt; provided the &lt;font color=&quot;#0000ff&quot;&gt;mainmapto modernisation &lt;/font&gt;and ensures that the Indian Air Force remains a viable deterrent against its principal potential adversaries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Indian Air Force has accepted that the increased costs of maintaining a modern and effective air force in the future would necessitate a reduction in quantitative levels. The &lt;font color=&quot;#00ff00&quot;&gt;MiG-21bis-UPG (or MiG-21 Bison as they are called by the IAF)&lt;/font&gt; upgrade programme is finally well underway. &lt;font color=&quot;#00ff00&quot;&gt;IAF&amp;#39;s second-generation fighter types - the MiG-29 and Mirage 2000&lt;/font&gt; - will see an intensive avionics upgrade as well as the ability for some of the MiG-29s being equipped for &lt;font color=&quot;#00ff00&quot;&gt;air refuelling&lt;/font&gt;. The &lt;font color=&quot;#00ff00&quot;&gt;multi-role capability &lt;/font&gt;and very high serviceability of the Mirage 2000 (close to 90%), has led the Indian Air Force placing an order for an additional ten aircraft to be delivered by 2004. The&lt;font color=&quot;#00ff00&quot;&gt; Sukhoi Su-30MK/MKI&lt;/font&gt; is the most important combat aircraft programme currently underway. The licence production of this combat aircraft is to start in 2004 and will be completed by 2017. The first Su-30MKs (eighteen aircraft in service with No. 24 Squadron) will be converted to the&lt;font color=&quot;#00ff00&quot;&gt; MKI &lt;/font&gt;configuration as soon as the &lt;font color=&quot;#00ff00&quot;&gt;32 Su-30MKIs built in Russia &lt;/font&gt;have been delivered by 2003.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; As far as training is concerned the Indian Air Force finally agreed on the choice for the Advanced Jet Trainer &lt;font color=&quot;#ffff00&quot;&gt;(AJT) programme&lt;/font&gt;. The contract for a total of 66 Hawk Mk132 was officially signed in Delhi on March 26, 2004. The first Hawks can be found on the&lt;font color=&quot;#ffff00&quot;&gt; productionline at BAE Warton&lt;/font&gt;. The delivery schedule for the UK build Hawks will be between September 2007 and February 2008 whereas the locally build Hawks will be delivered between 2008 and 2010. In the meantime, the &lt;font color=&quot;#ffff00&quot;&gt;HJT-36 Sitara (Intermediate Jet Trainer) &lt;/font&gt;is under full-scale development and is expected to enter service in 2004 to replace the &lt;font color=&quot;#ffff00&quot;&gt;HJT-16 Kiran. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt; The HQ of the Indian Air Force Command is located at Delhi and is commanded by the Chief of Air Staff. The Indian AF currently has five operational commands, each of which is under an AOC-in-C (Air Officer Commander-in-Chief) with the rank of Air Marshal. The IAF also has two additional commands - Training Command and Maintenance Command - to maintain a uniform standard in training and maintenance.  &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item><item><title>All about the world of aeroplanes</title><link>http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/All+about+the+world+of+aeroplanes</link><author>kool.vatsal.dude</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/All+about+the+world+of+aeroplanes</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:10:49 CDT</pubDate><description>&lt;blockquote&gt;    &lt;/blockquote&gt;   &lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item><item><title>Concorde</title><link>http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Concorde</link><author>kool.vatsal.dude</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Concorde</guid><comments>Rename</comments><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:39:10 CDT</pubDate><description> 			 There is no abstract available for this page revision.&lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item><item><title>Become an Airline Pilot From Australia!</title><link>http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Become+an+Airline+Pilot+From+Australia%21</link><author>kool.vatsal.dude</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Become+an+Airline+Pilot+From+Australia%21</guid><comments>Moved from: Word of aeroplane's Home</comments><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:37:29 CDT</pubDate><description> 			&lt;font color=&quot;#0000ff&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt; 					  Many people are uncertain about the procedure to become  					  an airline pilot. Here we list the normal stages people  					  follow in their progress to their career as an airline pilot.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;1. Pass a medical to ensure you meet the medical requirements.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br&gt; 					  &lt;/b&gt; Contrary to popular belief, you do not need perfect  					  health, and you do not need perfect eyesight to become a  					  Commercial Pilot. As long as your eyesight can be corrected  					  to near normal then you can hold the Commercial Pilot licence.&lt;br&gt;When studying for an Australian Commercial Pilot Licence you                  must pass a Class One aviation medical examination. You can                 undertake  this examination in India before you come to Australia. If                 you are not able to undertake a medical with one of the following,                 then undertake a thorough medical in India - and then you will                 undertake the Australian aviation medical when you arrive in                 Australia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;2. Undertake a training course to obtain a Commercial  					  Pilot Licence &lt;/b&gt;- &lt;br&gt;which allows you to be paid for your  					  flying.&lt;br&gt; 					  This course will take you about 12 months to complete.&lt;br&gt; 					  You can obtain a student visa to come and stay in Australia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;1. The Australian Commercial Pilot Licence is highly regarded                  around the world.&lt;/b&gt; For many years Australia has been one of                  the world&amp;#39;s leading Aviation countries, and has been recognised                  as such with the Australian CPL being known the world over.&lt;br&gt; 				Many airline pilots flying for all the major airlines around the  				world started off their career by obtaining the Australian CPL. 			  &lt;b&gt;2. It is affordable.&lt;/b&gt; Now more than ever it is very affordable  				to study for your CPL in Australia. Have a look at our  for an outline of current course fees converted  				to Rupees. You will see this compares very favourably with studying  				in the United States. 			  &lt;b&gt;3. Very sophisticated airspace - ideal for training.&lt;/b&gt; Some  				of the most modern Air Traffic Control systems have been implemented  				in Australia. And yet, unlike the United States, the skies are  				not crowded - your training will not be affected by high traffic  				levels. You get to learn in the most modern airspace environment,  				without the hassles of overcrowded skies. 			  &lt;b&gt;4. Australia is close to home.&lt;/b&gt; It is not a long way from  				India to Australia. There are many direct flights each week. Also,  				the time zones are close together so it is easy to keep in touch  				with loved ones back home. 			  &lt;b&gt;5. Australians and Indians are very compatible. &lt;/b&gt;You will  				fit right in when you arrive in Australia! Your culture and the  				Australian culture are very compatible - you will understand Australians,  				and they are a very friendly people. Many people from India have  				settled in Australia so Australians are very used to meeting and  				speaking to Indians. 			  &lt;b&gt;6. Ideal climate, ideal land.&lt;/b&gt; Australia probably has the  				best climate in the world for pilot training - that&amp;#39;s why many  				international students currently train in Australia. We have many  				clear, fine days giving plenty of opportunities for flying. Also,  				Australia is so large that you will experience many different  				types of landscape - meaning you will comfortable flying anywhere  				in the world. 			  &lt;b&gt;7. Home of the 2000 Olympic games.&lt;/b&gt; Sydney was the home                  to the 200 Olympic Games, and Bankstown Airport (where you will                  be based) is only a short distance from Olympic Park. Not only                  will you be able to see where the Olympics were held (and fly                  over many venues) you will also get to experience all the excitement                  of being in an Olympic City. 			  &lt;b&gt;8. Australia is an exciting country. &lt;/b&gt;Sydney has more than                  400 Indian food outlets, plus lots of markets for shopping. We                  also have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. There                  are also many places where you can play and watch cricket - Australians                  love their cricket almost as much as Indians! During your training                  you will fly away on overnight trips to see some of the spectacular                  &amp;quot;outback&amp;quot; and magnificent coastline of the world&amp;#39;s largest                  island. Australia does not share its borders with any other country                  - so you are free tofly anywhere on the continent. You will see                  everything from tropical islands, to vast deserts to rugged mountain                  ranges. &lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;3. Obtain employment to build your flying experience.&lt;/b&gt;  					  This can be done in India, or you may choose to work in  					  Australia (subject to obtaining the correct visa).&lt;br&gt;                       Indian airlines are currently recruiting pilots with the                       basic 200 hours required for an Indian CPL, as well as                       a Command Instrument Rating. Now is an excellent                       time to get involved with this exciting career.  					Your  					  career then begins...&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; 					 					 				  &lt;b&gt;Check out these commercial and airline pilot salaries *&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;         &lt;b&gt;American Airlines: 1st yr F/O: $31,080 and 10th yr Captain $123,420&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;         &lt;b&gt;Delta Airlines: 1st yr F/O: $50,400 and 10th yr Captain $204,636&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;         &lt;b&gt;UPS: 1st yr F/O: $26,004 and 10th yr Captain $200,508&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;         &lt;b&gt;Southwest: 1st yr F/O: $42,960 and 10th yr Captain $159,000&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;         &lt;b&gt;ATA: 1st yr F/O: $36,000 and 10th yr Captain $136,632&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/b&gt;         &lt;b&gt;Airborne Express: 1st yr F/O $28,536 and 10th yr Captain $146,184&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item><item><title>Commercial Pilot Licence - Indian students</title><link>http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Commercial+Pilot+Licence+-+Indian+students</link><author>kool.vatsal.dude</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Commercial+Pilot+Licence+-+Indian+students</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:22:51 CDT</pubDate><description>If you are an Indian student, and would like to study aviation                  in Australia, then Basair can provide you with a choice of courses.                               We offer four courses for international students:               &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence). &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence) - Indian CPL option. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Airline Transport                    Pilot). &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Airline Preparation                    - Flight Instruction).&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt; &lt;/h3&gt; &lt;br&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;h3&gt; Welcome&lt;/h3&gt;               &lt;blockquote&gt;                  A career as a Commercial Pilot is one that is dreamed of by                    many people. An exciting career, it offers many rewards such                    as travel, job security and attractive salaries.                 Decisions that affect the long-term career prospects of a candidate                    need to be made before any training is commenced, and need to                    be made carefully.                 This document will provide you with information about career                    pathways, and training required to follow those pathways. Hopefully                    decisions regarding a career in aviation will be made easier.               &lt;/blockquote&gt;               &lt;h3&gt;    The path to a Commercial Pilot Licence&lt;/h3&gt;               &lt;blockquote&gt;                  The training for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) follows a                    similar path, regardless of whether the training is conducted                    full time or part time.                 The first stage is to obtain a Private Pilot Licence. This                    licence allows a pilot to carry passengers with them, but not                    for hire or reward &amp;ndash; they cannot be paid for their flying.                 The Private Licence will generally be achieved with around                    50-60 hours of flight time, and also involves three written                    examinations. A flight test is conducted prior to the issue                    of the licence.                 After a Private Pilot Licence, the trainee needs to build their                    experience while developing their skills to the level required                    for the issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence. The Commercial                    licence is issued after the candidate has achieved 150 hours                    flying experience, plus passed a written examination and a flight                    test.                 At this point the candidate is qualified to be paid for their                    flying. There are, however two main limitations placed on a                    &amp;quot;standard&amp;quot; Commercial Pilot &amp;ndash; they can only fly during                    daylight hours, and they must also fly in reasonably fair weather.                    These limitations are significant for a CPL holder, so additional                    training must be undertaken to remove them.                 Generally, a CPL trainee will undertake training for a &amp;quot;Command                    Instrument Rating&amp;quot; which allows them to fly at night and in                    bad weather. If desired, the night flying component can be covered                    on its own as a Night VFR rating.                 After completion of this additional training the new Commercial                    Pilot is in a much more employable situation, and is able to                    pursue jobs in air charter and air freight operations.                 The CPL holder can also undertake training at this point in                    time to become a Flying Instructor &amp;ndash; probably the best                    way to obtain that first job in the aviation industry. Training                    to be an Instructor also increases flying skills, as an Instructor                    must be able to show proficiency in all flying manoeuvres.                 Generally, employment will not be possible in the airlines                    at this point in time as the new CPL holder does not have the                    flying experience required. This is an important point, and                    one that is often overlooked when deciding on training options.                    The CPL holder will have to obtain employment flying small aircraft                    in General Aviation to build up experience prior to being able                    to apply to the airlines. This employment can be in the air                    charter or air freight areas, or maybe as a Flying Instructor.                    Gaining employment as a Flying Instructor is the easiest way                    of increasing flying experience.               &lt;/blockquote&gt;                              &lt;h3&gt;   Medical requirements&lt;/h3&gt;               &lt;blockquote&gt;                  The issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence is dependant on the                    candidate passing a Class One Aviation Medical. This medical                    includes a general physical examination, plus eyesight and hearing                    tests.                 Because an entire career depends on passing this medical, it                    is generally wise to undertake the examination prior to commencing                    training.&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;br&gt;     &lt;br&gt;&lt;h3&gt;What do the airlines require?&lt;/h3&gt;               &lt;blockquote&gt;                   Full details are given on the following pages, however                    the following is provided as a guide.                 &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Minimum age 18 years. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Higher School Certificate (or overseas equivalent)&lt;br&gt;                     completed. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Commercial Pilot Licence. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Multi Engine endorsement. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;1000 hours flying experience, including at                      least&lt;br&gt;                     500 hours &amp;quot;in command&amp;quot; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;               &lt;/blockquote&gt;               &lt;h3&gt;Important considerations&lt;/h3&gt;               &lt;blockquote&gt;                  The way you undertake training for a Commercial Pilot Licence                    has a huge bearing on what your career prospects are in the                    long term. Unfortunately, many people make the wrong decisions                    at the beginning of their training and the result is a lost                    opportunity for an aviation career.                 There are some fundamental considerations that need to be of                    primary concern when making your decision:                 &lt;b&gt;Age:&lt;/b&gt; The airlines will generally be looking                    at taking on flight crew at the earliest possible age, generally                    18 years. The reason for this is that there are significant                    costs incurred by the airlines in training you, so they need                    the longest return of service that you can give them prior to                    retiring. This allows them to recover the training costs they                    have invested in you. For this reason you should avoid any delays                    in getting to a position where you can be applying for a flight                    crew position.                 &lt;b&gt;Experience:&lt;/b&gt; The most important factor considered                    when someone applies for a job with an airline is his or her                    flying experience. It is the one qualification that all aviation                    jobs are centred around, and it is therefore the most important                    qualification you need to obtain.                 It is crucial that you obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence                    and other qualifications without much delay, and then start                    working in the industry to build up your experience.                 &lt;b&gt;Qualifications:&lt;/b&gt; The main qualification for                    employment as a pilot is the Commercial Pilot Licence. It is                    of benefit to obtain a further qualification such as a Diploma.                    A Diploma qualification is generally obtained on a one year                    course of study, which is a normal period of time to obtain                    a Commercial Pilot Licence. A Degree, however, will require                    at least three years of ground study, and only produce the same                    practical qualifications as a Diploma course. This is a poor                    option as the delay in obtaining qualifications (an additional                    2-2&amp;frac12; years could make you ineligible for entry to the                    airlines. The Degree qualification will make little (if any)                    difference to career prospects, as the industry is primarily                    concerned with practical experience rather than educational                    qualifications. A candidate completing a twelve month Diploma                    course of study will have around 1500 hours flying experience                    by the time the candidate undertaking the Degree course finishes                    with around 200 hours experience. The Diploma candidate is ready                    to apply for an airline job while the Degree student is looking                    for work in General Aviation to start increasing their flying                    experience.                 If you would like to obtain a Degree qualification then you                    can complete studies for this part time by correspondence after                    completing a Diploma. This is by far the preferred option if                    you would like a Degree as you receive the benefits of working                    in the industry and building up experience as quickly as possible,                    while still obtaining a Degree in the long run.               &lt;/blockquote&gt;               &lt;h3&gt;Summary&lt;/h3&gt;               &lt;blockquote&gt;                  From the above, it can be seen that the preferred                    path to follow for a career Professional Pilot is one that has                    the following characteristics:                 &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Diploma qualification if possible, or professional                      course of study. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Study period is no more than 12 months to                      be qualified and employable. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Involves a wide range of experiences for                      the trainee, including multi engine simulator training, and                      high performance aircraft training. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Provides a clear path into employment in                      General Aviation to build up flying experience. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;               &lt;/blockquote&gt;               &lt;h3&gt;Courses&lt;/h3&gt;               &lt;blockquote&gt;                   &lt;h3&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;3&quot;&gt;Diploma and Advanced Diploma Airline Pilot                    Courses&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;                 You can obtain a student visa to come to Australia to study                    any of the following courses. Basair will assist you with obtaining                    your visa.                 These courses are designed for the candidate who wishes to                    obtain the best qualification possible, with the most efficient                    full time training program. These courses contain training for                    a Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi Engine Command Instrument                    Rating as a minimum. Additional theory on subjects such as marketing,                    and computing is also covered.                  The Diploma of Aviation (Airline Preparation - Flight Instruction)                    course provides the best path for a trainee to obtain employment                    in General Aviation immediately on completion of the course.                 These courses also provide credits towards study for a Degree                    course if the candidate wishes to do so at a later date.               &lt;/blockquote&gt;               &lt;blockquote&gt;                  &lt;h3&gt;Airline Pilot Series&lt;/h3&gt;                 &lt;blockquote&gt;                    Fully accredited courses to a Certificate or Diploma qualification                      level. These courses are accredited by the Vocational Education                      and Training Accreditation Board of NSW (VETAB).                   Courses commence on fixed dates throughout the year.                   Enrolments close 3 weeks prior to course commencement.                   Diploma of Aviation&lt;br&gt; (Commercial Pilot Licence) - &lt;br&gt; Indian CPL option A                    &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Private Pilot Licence.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced Commercial Pilot Licence.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Diploma qualification.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Command Instrument Rating training.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced flight training.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced CPL theory training.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;15 hours multi engine flight time.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;230 hours flight training experience, including 200 hours of flight time and 30 hours in our  flight simulator.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Course fee AUD$45060                        . Accommodation not included.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;On current conversion rates this is equal to Rs                               18,43,945     .&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; 				  Diploma of Aviation&lt;br&gt; (Commercial Pilot Licence) - &lt;br&gt; Indian CPL option B                    &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Private Pilot Licence.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced Commercial Pilot Licence.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced flight training.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced CPL theory training.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;210 hours flight training experience, including 200 hours of flight time and 10 hours in our  flight simulator.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Course fee AUD$39960                       . Accommodation not included.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;On current conversion rates this is equal to Rs                               16,35,243     .&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt; 				   				   				  Diploma of Aviation&lt;br&gt;                     (Commercial Pilot Licence)                   &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced Commercial Pilot Licence.&lt;/font&gt;                        &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Certificate IV qualification.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Articulates into Degree courses.&lt;/font&gt;                      &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Multi engine Command Instrument Rating.&lt;/font&gt;                      &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced flight training.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced CPL theory training.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;265 hours flight training experience, including                        200 hours of flight time and 65 hours in our                       flight simulator.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Course fee AUD$49980                        . Accommodation not included.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;On current conversion rates this                        is equal to Rs                        20,45,281                       .&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;                                      Advanced Diploma of Aviation&lt;br&gt;                     (Airline Transport Pilot)                   &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced Commercial Pilot Licence.&lt;/font&gt;                      &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Diploma qualification.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Articulates into Degree courses.&lt;/font&gt;                      &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Multi engine Command Instrument Rating.&lt;/font&gt;                      &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced flight training.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced CPL theory training.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Airline Transport Pilot Licence theory.&lt;/font&gt;                      &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;265 hours flight training experience, including                        200 hours of flight time and 65 hours in our                       flight simulator.&lt;/font&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;Course fee AUD$53260                        . Accommodation not included.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;On current conversion                        rates this is equal to Rs                        21,79,505                       .&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;                   Advanced Diploma of Aviation&lt;br&gt;                     (Airline Preparation - Flight Instruction)                   &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced Commercial Pilot Licence.&lt;/font&gt;                      &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Diploma qualification.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Articulates into Degree courses.&lt;/font&gt;                      &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Multi engine Command Instrument Rating.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Grade III Flight Instructor Rating.&lt;/font&gt;                      &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced pilot training.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Advanced theory training.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;315 hours flight training experience, including                        250 hours of flight time and 65 hours in our                       flight simulator.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;Gives all the requirements to convert to                        an Indian CPL.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;b&gt;Course fee AUD$59760                       . Accommodation not included.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;&lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;On current conversion rates this                        is equal to Rs                        24,45,498                       .&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;h3&gt; &lt;/h3&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;                 &lt;/blockquote&gt;               &lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Further information&lt;/h3&gt;               &lt;blockquote&gt;                  Further information can be obtained by contacting:                 &lt;blockquote&gt;                    The Chief Flying Instructor&lt;br&gt;                     Basair Aviation College &lt;br&gt;                     685 Comper Street&lt;br&gt;                     Bankstown Airport NSW 2200&lt;br&gt;                     Australia                   Phone: (+612) 9791 0111&lt;br&gt;                    Facsimile: (+612) 9791 0065                   &lt;font size=&quot;2&quot;&gt;E-mail: &lt;a href=&quot;http://skykings.wetpaint.commailto:fly@basair.com.au&quot; target=&quot;_self&quot;&gt;fly@basair.com.au&lt;/a&gt;                        &lt;br&gt;                     Internet: &lt;a class=&quot;external&quot; href=&quot;http://skykings.wetpaint.comhttp://www.basair.com.au/&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.basair.com.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/font&gt;                 &lt;/blockquote&gt;               &lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item><item><title>Chat room</title><link>http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Chat+room</link><author>kool.vatsal.dude</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Chat+room</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:46:14 CDT</pubDate><description> There is no abstract available for this page revision.&lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item><item><title>747 worlds second biggest aeroplane</title><link>http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/747+worlds+second+biggest+aeroplane</link><author>kool.vatsal.dude</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/747+worlds+second+biggest+aeroplane</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:44:44 CDT</pubDate><description> 			 There is no abstract available for this page revision.&lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item><item><title>BOeing 777 family</title><link>http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/BOeing+777+family</link><author>kool.vatsal.dude</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/BOeing+777+family</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:35:57 CDT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt; 		The777Family  		 		 		 	&lt;/div&gt;  	 	 	  	 	 	  	 	 	  	 	  Market demand sized, shaped and launched the newest member of the Boeing twin-aisle family -- the 777. The airplane design offers features, innovations and approaches to airplane development that set the standard for delivering value to airlines. The Boeing 777 is the first jetliner to be 100 percent digitally designed using three-dimensional computer graphics. Throughout the design process, the airplane was &amp;quot;pre-assembled&amp;quot; on the computer, eliminating the need for a costly, full-scale mock-up. The airplane is larger than all other twinjet or trijet airplanes and smaller than the 747. It brings the twin-engine economic advantage to medium- and long-range markets. Boeing is offering its 777 customers new innovations that take advantage of the space in the overhead area of the airplane -- the area located between the top of the stow bins and the crown of the airplane. These innovations will allow operators to use the overhead space for crew rest stations and storage   The 777 family of airplanes is preferred by airlines, passengers and investors. The 777 seats from 301 up to 368 passengers in a three-class configuration with a range of 5,210 nmi (9,649 km) for the 777-200 to 9,420 nmi (17,446 km) for the 777-200LR Worldliner (Longer Range).  The 777&amp;mdash;the world&amp;rsquo;s largest twinjet&amp;mdash;is available in six models: the 777-200; 777-200ER (Extended Range); a larger 777-300; two new longer-range models, the 777-300ER and the 777-200LR (the world&amp;rsquo;s longest-range commercial airplane); and the Boeing 777 Freighter. &lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item><item><title>Dreamliner 787</title><link>http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Dreamliner+787</link><author>kool.vatsal.dude</author><guid isPermaLink="false">http://skykings.wetpaint.com/page/Dreamliner+787</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:26:23 CDT</pubDate><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;b&gt;About 787 Dreamliner&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot;&gt;T&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face=&quot;Arial&quot;&gt; &lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;  &lt;h2&gt;BOEING 787 DREAMLINER VARIANTS&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;br&gt;  The Dreamliner aircraft is being designed in three versions, the baseline version, a short-range and a stretched version.&lt;br&gt; The baseline version, the 787-8, has a maximum take-off weight of 205,400kg. The aircraft typically accommodates 220 passengers in a three-class cabin configuration. The length is 56m. The wingspan is 58.8m and the height is 17.4m. The range is 15,700km (8,500nm). The 787-3 short-range version is the same length and height as the 787 but has a shorter wingspan (51.5m). The maximum take-off weight is 136,075kg and the range is reduced to 6,500km. The aircraft will carry 296 passengers in two classes.&lt;br&gt; The stretched version, 787-9, has the same wingspan and height as the standard 787 but the length is increased by 6m to 62m. The aircraft carries typically 259 passengers in a three-class cabin layout. The range is increased to 15,370km and the maximum take-off weight is 223,000kg. In October 2006, Boeing Business Jets launched a VIP version of the 787, with an order for four aircraft placed by undisclosed customers.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The 787 family of aircraft, in the 200 to 300-seat class, will carry passengers non-stop on routes between 6,500km and 16,000km at speeds up to Mach 0.85.&lt;br&gt; Aircraft assembly began in June 2006 with final assembly in May 2007. The first aircraft was rolled out in July 2007 and the first flight is scheduled for June 2008. First delivery (of the 787-8) will be to All Nippon Airways and is scheduled for early 2009. The 787-3 and the 787-9 stretched variant are due to enter service in 2010. The aircraft is highly fuel-efficient and offers lower cost of travel in terms of seat cost per mile as well as the ability to fly directly to smaller regional airports instead of to larger airports where passengers proceed to transfer flights to regional destinations.&lt;br&gt; In September 2007, BA announced an order for 24 Boeing 787s, to be delivered between 2010 and 2014. The group also has the option to buy a further 18 Dreamliners from Boeing.&lt;br&gt;&lt;h3&gt;&lt;font color=&quot;#ffa500&quot; size=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;customers include&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;Air New Zealand (787-9, eight), British Airways (24), Qatar Airways (30 plus 30 options), First Choice Airways (12), Continental (25), Japan Airlines (787-3 13, 787-8 22), Vietnam Airlines (four), Chinese Airlines (60), Icelandair (four), Ethiopian Airlines (ten), Korean Airlines (ten plus ten options), Northwest Airlines (18 plus 50 options), Air Canada (37 plus 23 options), Air India (27), Royal Air Maroc (four), LOT (seven), China Southern (ten), ILFC (73 787-8, one 787-9), Qantas (45 plus 20 options), Kenya Airways (nine), Singapore Airlines (787-9, 20 plus 20 options), Air Pacific (787-9, five plus three options), Monarch Airlines (787-8, six plus four options), Virgin Atlantic (15 787-9 plus eight options), Aeroflot (787-8, 22) and Gulf Air (16). 			 		&lt;hr size=&quot;1&quot;&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>