Ground School in India.
The Foundation Every Pilot Career Is Built On.
Choose your track: DGCA only, or DGCA + FAA + EASA.
What Is Module I?
Module I is where your pilot career begins — on Indian soil, in a classroom, before you ever touch a throttle.
OCFC GAA offers two tracks under Module I depending on where you want your career to go. Both cover the theoretical foundation required to become a pilot. The difference is in scope, regulatory coverage, and what comes next.
Duration
6 Months (Part-time) | 3-4 Months (Full-time)
Regulatory Alignment
DGCA (India)
Location
OCFC GAA, India
Module I-A is a focused, DGCA-aligned Ground School program built for students who want to complete their pilot theory in India before pursuing flight training domestically. The curriculum covers all five subjects mandated by the DGCA for CPL eligibility, plus the RTR (Radio Telephony Restricted) certification.
The Six Subjects
01
Air Navigation
The subject that tells you exactly where you are — at all times.
02
Aviation Meteorology
Make the right call before the weather makes it for you.
03
Air Regulations
Know how to operate legally and safely in any airspace in the world.
04
Technical General
Know what is happening in the machine — not just how to operate the controls.
05
Technical Specific
Learn the exact aircraft you will fly — before you fly it.
06
Radio Telephony Restricted (RTR)
From ATC phraseology to live DGCA exams — communication is a certification, not a skill.
After Completing Module I-A
Path 1 | Fly with OCFC USA
Complete your FAA syllabus at OCFC USA and proceed directly into flight training at Orange County Flight Center, California.
Path 2 | Fly with OCFC Affiliated FTOs
Continue your flight training with OCFC -affiliated flight training organisation in India-APFT.
Path 3 | Fly with DGCA-Approved FTOs
Take your OCFC GAA Ground School certificate to any DGCA-approved flight school of your choice.
Duration
6 Months (Full-time)
Regulatory Alignment
DGCA (India) + FAA (USA) + EASA (Europe)
Location
OCFC GAA, India
Module I-B is OCFC GAA’s comprehensive Ground School track. The same five DGCA subjects and RTR certification, extended to simultaneously cover FAA and EASA syllabi. You also complete ADAPT psychometric testing and Aviation English preparation through our affiliated partner, Symbiotics. This is the track that opens every door.
What's Covered?
01
All Five DGCA Subjects + RTR
Everything the DGCA, FAA, and EASA require — covered simultaneously, in one program.
02
ADAPT & Psychometric Assessment
Prepare for the cognitive and aptitude assessments airlines and DGCA mandate — practically and strategically.
03
Aviation English
The communication standard every airline tests. Train in the exact phraseology used between pilots and ATC.
The $5,000 Credit
Students who successfully complete Module I-B will receive a $5,000 or equivalent credit toward their flight training at Orange County Flight Center (OCFC), USA.
For example, the PPL to CPL program including Multi-Engine Rating at OCFC is priced at $62,500 (lump sum). After applying the Module I-B credit, the total becomes $57,500.
Benefit applicable upon submission of application, issuance of I-20 form, and successful approval of the M-1 student visa by the U.S. Embassy.
After Completing Module I-B
Path 1 | Fly with OCFC USA
Head to John Wayne Airport, Orange County, California with your $5,000 credit applied.
Path 2 | Affiliated University Programs
Join one of OCFC’s affiliated aviation universities for a flight training pathway.
Path 3 | Your Choice
Take your OCFC GAA Ground School certificate anywhere. Our training meets global aviation standards.
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