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Dunes Aviation Academy
Dunes Aviation Academy
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Bhavnagar, Gujarat | Bhilwara, Rajasthan
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About us
Dunes Aviation Academy, a unit of Ganpat Care Foundation, is a DGCA-approved Flight Training Organization operating from GCF Hangar, Bhavnagar Airport, Gujarat, with a second training base at GCF Hangar, Hamirgarh Airstrip, Bhilwara, Rajasthan. The academy runs a 14-aircraft training fleet — 2 Cessna 172S, 11 Piper Archer DX, and 1 Diamond DA42 — supported by on-site residential accommodation across both campuses.
Dunes covers the full licensing pathway from Student Pilot License through ATPL: SPL (minimum age 16, Class 2 medical), PPL (minimum age 17, Class 2 medical, 40–60 flight hours), CPL (minimum age 18, Class 1 medical, 200+ flight hours), and an ATPL pathway requiring 1,500 flight hours. Additional offerings include AFIR/FIR instructor ratings, simulator training, license conversion and renewal, a BBA in Aviation Management, and participation in the Akasa Air SkyCadet pilot program — a notable airline-tie-in among Indian FTOs.
The Integrated CPL program is priced from ₹61,90,000 (Only Flying, for students who already hold ground-school qualifications) up to ₹64,90,000 (Ab Initio: ground classes + flying).
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Courses
Integrated CPL — Ab Initio (Ground Class + Flying)
185 hrs single-engine, 15 hrs multi-engine, 20 hrs simulator (10 SE + 10 ME), plus DGCA ground school. Excludes medical exam fees, CPL issuance fees, and hostel accommodation.
Course Fees₹64,90,000
Integrated CPL — Only Flying
Same flight/simulator hours as Ab Initio, for students who already hold DGCA ground-school qualifications.
Course Fees₹61,90,000
Private Pilot License (PPL)
Minimum age 17, Class 2 medical, 40–60 flight hours.
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ATPL Pathway
1,500 flight-hour minimum.
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AFIR / FIR (Instructor Ratings)
Advanced/Foundation Instrument Rating instructor pathway.
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License Conversion & Renewal
Documentation fee for candidates who already hold SPL/FRTOL.
Course Fees₹2,50,000 (documentation only, if SPL/FRTOL already held)
BBA in Aviation Management
Academic degree pathway alongside flight training.
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Akasa SkyCadet Pilot Program
Airline-partnered cadet pathway with Akasa Air.
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Facilities and Services
| Fleet | 2x Cessna 172S, 11x Piper Archer DX, 1x Diamond DA42 (14 aircraft total). |
| Dual Base | Bhavnagar Airport, Gujarat + Hamirgarh Airstrip, Bhilwara, Rajasthan. |
| Residential Accommodation | On-site at both campuses. |
| Akasa SkyCadet Program | Airline-partnered pilot pathway with Akasa Air. |
| Academic Pathway | BBA in Aviation Management alongside flight training. |
| Parent Organization | Unit of Ganpat Care Foundation. |
FAQ's
Is Dunes Aviation Academy DGCA-approved?
Yes, Dunes operates as a DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisation, a unit of Ganpat Care Foundation.
Where does Dunes Aviation Academy train?
Bhavnagar Airport, Gujarat (primary) and Hamirgarh Airstrip, Bhilwara, Rajasthan (secondary).
What aircraft does Dunes use for training?
2 Cessna 172S, 11 Piper Archer DX, and 1 Diamond DA42 — 14 aircraft in total.
What is the total CPL fee at Dunes Aviation Academy?
From ₹61,90,000 for Only Flying (students who already hold ground-school qualifications) up to ₹64,90,000 for the Ab Initio program (ground classes + flying), as of April 2026.
What is the Akasa SkyCadet Program?
An airline-partnered pilot pathway with Akasa Air, offered through Dunes Aviation Academy.
What licenses can I train for at Dunes?
SPL, PPL, CPL, and an ATPL pathway (1,500 hour minimum), plus AFIR/FIR instructor ratings.
What are the eligibility requirements for CPL at Dunes?
Minimum age 18, Class 1 Medical Certificate, and 200+ flight hours; Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics (50%+) is required for admission.
Does Dunes offer a degree alongside pilot training?
Yes — a BBA in Aviation Management is available alongside flight training.
What isn't included in the CPL fee?
Medical examination fees, CPL issuance fees, hostel accommodation, and landing/parking charges at non-AAI or alternate airports beyond the standard curriculum.
Can I convert a foreign pilot license at Dunes?
Yes, license conversion and renewal services are offered.
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