Bengaluru: Pilot training to resume at Jakkur flying school after 4 years

After a gap of four years, pilot training courses are set to resume at the Government Flying Training School (GFTS) in Jakkur, Bengaluru. Youth Services and Sports Minister KC Narayan Gowda said development works at the aerodrome, including runway improvement work, will be completed next week.

Gowda said posts at the institute remained vacant for many years which led to suspension of operations. “Now we have decided to restart the school by filling the vacant posts,” he added.

Efforts are also underway to take action against buildings violating guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Gowda said. “The flying training school currently has seven aircraft, five of which are in working condition. Three experienced pilots will train the students,” he said.