Question : JOYRIDES BY FTO

(a) whether Flying Training Organization (FTO) can offer joyrides to passengers;

(b) if so, the details of relevant rules in this regard;

(c) whether holder of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) can give joyride in aircraft of FTO;

(d) if so, the details of the rules under which this can be done;

(e) whether flying experience as Pilot-in-Command gained by holder of CPL while flying with passengers is considered towards the requirement for issue of Assistant Flight Instructor Rating; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI AJIT SINGH)

(a) Yes, Madam.

(b): A copy of the Circular No.AV.14015/17/92-AT-I dated 4.05.2005 is enclosed.

(c) & (d): Yes, Madam. As per DGCA circular dated 4.05.2005 the approval for joy ride is given to Flying Training Organisations subject to compliance with the provisions of Aircraft Rules, 1937, CAR and AIC.

(e) & (f): Yes, Madam. Provided the privileges of CPL are exercised in accordance with Rule 38A and flying hours are logged in accordance with Rule 67A of the Aircraft Rule 1937.

AV/14015/17/92-AT.I

4.5.2005

CIRCULAR

Subject:- Exemption of Flying Clubs/Training Institutes from NSOP.

It has been decided that, henceforth, the Flying Clubs/Training Institutes and Flying Academies will not be required to obtain a Non-Scheduled Operators Permit for carrying out the following commercial activities:

1. Flower Dropping

2. Pamphlets Dropping

3. Banner Towing

4. Joy Rides

5. Aero Shows

The aforesaid activities by the flying Clubs/Training Institutes and Flying Academies shall, however, be subject to compliance with all safety and other requirements laid down in the Aircraft Rules 1937, Civil Aviation Requirements or Aeronautical Information Circulars.

Sd /-

(P.K. Chattopadhyay) Joint Director General For Director General of Civil Aviation

All Flying Clubs/Training Institutes and Flying Academies