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DGCA Sets New Training Syllabus for Indian Gyroplane Pilots

India’s aviation regulator has created new training rules for people who want to fly gyroplanes.

The rules explain what students must learn on the ground and while flying.

A gyroplane has a rotor on top that spins freely to provide lift.

It also has a powered propeller that pushes it forward.

These aircraft may be used for joyrides and other tasks.

Possible tasks include spraying farms, towing banners, and conducting surveys.

The new rules are the first step toward using gyroplanes more widely in India.

More training schools and manufacturing facilities may be developed later.

Key facts

Regulator: Directorate General of Civil Aviation
New rule: Civil Aviation Requirement on Ground and Flying Training Syllabus for Issue of Pilot Licence for Gyroplanes
Aircraft type: A gyroplane, also called a gyrocopter, uses a free-spinning rotor for lift and an engine-driven propeller for forward thrust.
Potential uses: Joyrides, air experience flights, agricultural spraying, banner towing, surveillance and survey operations.
Immediate purpose: Set training requirements for candidates seeking a DGCA gyroplane pilot licence.
Broader goal: Facilitate the introduction and operationalisation of gyroplanes in India.
Future measures: Establishing training organisations and developing manufacturing and assembly capabilities.

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