FLYING INSTRUCTORS IN FLYTING ACADEMY -SECTION 44ADA-

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This discussion clarifies whether flying instructors at flying academies are eligible for Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act. While the qualifications for becoming a pilot instructor are detailed, including flight hours and medical certificates, the consensus reached is that they do not typically qualify for Section 44ADA. The requirements for obtaining a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) are also outlined, indicating a different professional pathway.

ANAND A

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13 October 2024 Sir
Can you pl clarify whether the flying instructors in the flying academy to train the pilot trainees, do they come under
44ADA. Please clarify
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Anand

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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13 October 2024 What is his qualification?

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13 October 2024 Minimum age of 18 years
Class 1 medical certificate
CPL holder, or
Completed 200 hours total flight time and 150 hours as pilot-in-command
Completed 30 hours on single engine piston powered aeroplanes (5 hours within the preceding 6 months)
Received 10 hours instrument flight instruction (of which up to 5 may be in a simulator)
Completed 20 hours cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command including a 540 km (300 NM) cross - country flight
Passed a specific pre-entry flight test as per DGCA regulations.

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13 October 2024 After having above said qualifications, they get appointment in flying schools and train the Commercial Pilot licence aspirant students.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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13 October 2024 Who can get admission to CPL?
I mean, educational qualification, after any degree?

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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13 October 2024 After the google search for the CPL requirements, It can be concluded that the pilot instructor do not qualify for sec. 44ADA IT act.

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13 October 2024 MINIMUM 12TH STANDARD WITH MATHS ONE OF THE SUBJECT and they need to clear papers ne on navigation, two on technical, one on air regulations, one on meteorology, and one on radio telephony apart from above they have to fly 250 hours as trainee. Flying instructors at flying academy they provide training. Now the question whether the flying instructors payment received from academy whether can it be considered under 44 ada

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ANAND A

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13 October 2024 Thank you sir for your clarification

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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13 October 2024 You are welcome.

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