New CAR Defines Ground and Flying Training Requirements as India Moves Towards Operationalising Gyroplanes for Joyrides, Air Experience and Aerial Work

Posted On: 29 September 2026 | PIB Delhi

India’s civil aviation sector is taking an initial step towards introducing gyroplanes with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issuing a new training framework for pilots seeking licences to operate the aircraft category.

DGCA has promulgated Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR), Section 7, Series B, Part XXI, titled “Ground and Flying Training Syllabus for Issue of Pilot Licence for Gyroplanes.” The framework establishes the ground and flying training syllabus that candidates will need to undertake for a DGCA pilot licence in the gyroplane category.

Key Highlights

• DGCA introduces a dedicated pilot training framework for gyroplanes.
• New CAR covers both ground and flying training requirements.
• Framework is an initial step towards the introduction and operationalisation of gyroplanes in India.
• Gyroplanes can support joyrides and air experience flights.
• Potential applications include agricultural spraying, banner towing, surveillance and survey operations.
• Future development will require training organisations as well as manufacturing and assembly capabilities.

Gyroplanes: An Emerging Aviation Segment

Unlike conventional fixed-wing aircraft, gyroplanes use a freely rotating rotor system to generate lift, while forward thrust is produced by a propeller.

Their operational characteristics allow them to be used across several recreational and specialised aviation applications. The DGCA has identified potential uses ranging from leisure-oriented joyrides and air experience flights to aerial work such as agricultural spraying, surveillance, surveying and banner towing.

The new training CAR provides a regulatory foundation for developing the pilot workforce required for this category of aircraft.

Potential Opportunity for Adventure and Experiential Tourism

For India’s tourism industry, the development of gyroplane operations could eventually add another format to the country’s growing adventure and experiential tourism offering.

Subject to subsequent regulatory approvals, operator development and infrastructure availability, gyroplane experiences could potentially become part of destination-based tourism products, particularly in locations where aerial sightseeing or short-duration air experiences complement existing tourism attractions.

This could create opportunities for resorts, destination operators, tourism boards and experience companies to explore aviation-linked leisure products.

What It Means for Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

The introduction of a formal pilot-training framework is an early regulatory step rather than an immediate expansion of commercial gyroplane tourism. The government has indicated that additional measures will be needed, including the establishment of training organisations and manufacturing and assembly capabilities.

For the hospitality and tourism sector, the development is relevant because specialised aviation can broaden the range of experiences available at emerging destinations. If the ecosystem develops further, potential applications could include:

• Aerial sightseeing and joyrides as destination experiences
• Aviation-linked adventure tourism packages
• Air experiences around resorts and tourism destinations, subject to regulations
• Survey and surveillance services supporting tourism infrastructure and land management
• New specialised aviation employment and training opportunities

Industry Takeaway

DGCA’s new gyroplane training framework establishes an initial regulatory foundation for an aviation category that could eventually extend beyond specialised aerial work into recreational and experiential tourism. The next developments to watch will be the creation of approved training organisations, operational regulations, infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities that can determine how quickly the segment develops in India.