DGCA CPL Aviation Meteorology
Cloud formations, weather systems, Indian climatology, METARs, TAFs, and atmospheric phenomena tested in the DGCA CPL and ATPL Meteorology paper.
1,851
Practice questions
50
Exam questions
90 min
Exam time
70%
Pass mark
High-yield topics
ThunderstormsIndian ClimatologyMETAR/TAF decodingFrontal systemsIcing
DGCA-prescribed textbook
Aviation Meteorology by IC Joshi
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How many questions are in the DGCA CPL Meteorology paper?
The DGCA CPL Meteorology paper contains 50 questions to be completed in 90 minutes. A minimum score of 70% (35 questions correct) is required to pass.
Which book should I use for DGCA CPL Meteorology?
Aviation Meteorology by Group Captain IC Joshi is the primary DGCA-prescribed textbook for the Meteorology paper. It is the only prescribed Indian text that covers Indian climatology and the monsoon system in the depth the DGCA tests.
Which topics in the DGCA Meteorology paper are most heavily tested?
Based on review by the ProPilotLicence captain panel: Thunderstorms (Chapter 8 of IC Joshi), Indian Climatology (Chapter 11), and METAR/TAF decoding (Chapter 12) are the highest-yield topics. Frontal weather sequences and icing conditions are also tested consistently.
Is the DGCA Meteorology paper difficult?
Meteorology is considered one of the more manageable CPL subjects by candidates who study IC Joshi thoroughly. The most common failure point is Indian climatology — candidates who use international textbooks only are underprepared for this section.