The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club

What The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club does

The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club Limited (MPFC) is a DGCA-approved flying training organization incorporated in Madhya Pradesh, India, and one of the oldest continuously operating flying clubs in the country (founded October 9, 1951, with flight operations commencing August 1955). MPFC delivers pilot licensing and aviation training under two independent bases: the headquarters at D.A.B.H. Airport in Indore and a satellite base at Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal. Its service portfolio covers the full training stack from student pilot license through Private Pilot License (PPL, 40 flight hours), Commercial Pilot License (CPL, 200 flight hours including instrument and multi-engine rating), Multi-Engine Rating, Simulator Training, Ground Classes for the six DGCA subjects, and Aviation English Language Proficiency (AELP) training and testing (AELP/2021/002).

The club operates a fleet of Cessna 152/152A, Cessna 172R/172S, P68C, and Beech Baron G58 aircraft, complemented by DGCA-approved single-engine and multi-engine simulators. Its technology base is conventional aviation training infrastructure with no AI/ML component. Revenue is generated through per-course fees (PPL ground classes ₹1,10,000; CPL ground classes ₹1,65,000), hourly flight charges (Cessna 152 at ₹11,000/hr, Cessna 172 at ₹12,000/hr, multi-engine at ₹34,000/hr), simulator usage (₹3,000–3,500/hr), AELP training/testing, and a full CPL package priced at approximately ₹42.15 lakh with installment options. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via website, Instagram (@mpflyingclub), email, and phone, with up to 20 trainees selected per batch at each base. MPFC reports a 70%+ placement rate with Indian airlines and NSOP operators, and has won the Best Flying School Award from the Aero Club of India seven consecutive times.

Name

The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club

Legal name

The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club Limited

Website

https://mpfc.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MPFC is a DGCA-approved flying training organization operating two bases in Indore and Bhopal, India, since 1955, offering PPL, CPL, multi-engine rating, simulator, and AELP training to aspiring commercial and private pilots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Flight training services
• Pilot licensing programs
• Commercial pilot license
• Aviation ground school
• Simulator training

Headquarters

HQ city

Indore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ground Training Services: Classroom instruction for aviation subjects including Technical General, Navigation, Meteorology, Air Regulations, and Radio Telephone. PPL ground classes total ₹1,10,000; CPL ground classes total ₹1,65,000.
2. Flight Training Charges: Hourly flight training on Cessna aircraft and multi-engine aircraft. CPL course totals approximately ₹42.15 lakh for 185 hours of training including multi-engine rating.
3. Simulator Training: Per-hour simulator charges for single engine (₹3,000/hour) and multi-engine (₹3,500/hour) training.
4. AELP Training and Testing: Aviation English Language Proficiency training (30 hours) and testing services. ₹27,000 for MPFC trainees, ₹30,000 for others. Testing: ₹5,000 for MPFC students, ₹7,000 for non-MPFC students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club Limited (MPFC) is a DGCA-approved flying training organization that delivers commercial and private pilot licensing programs through classroom ground instruction, simulator sessions, and dual/solo flight training on Cessna and multi-engine aircraft from its Indore and Bhopal bases. Its core portfolio includes Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training (approximately ₹42.15 lakh for 185 flight hours), Private Pilot License (PPL) training, Multi-Engine Rating, Ground Classes for all six DGCA subjects, Simulator Training, and AELP Training and Testing services.

Product overview

The Madhya Pradesh Flying Club (MPFC) is a DGCA-approved flying training organization offering comprehensive aviation education through a one-stop solution for all pilot training requirements. The organization operates from two independent bases in Indore and Bhopal, featuring a diverse fleet of training aircraft including CESSNA 172S, CESSNA 172R, CESSNA 152, CESSNA 152A, P68C, and BEECH BARON G58. The core product portfolio includes Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Private Pilot License (PPL) training programs, complemented by add-on modules such as Multi-Engine Rating, Simulator Training, AELP (Aviation English Language Proficiency) Training, and Ground Classes. MPFC has been recognized as the best performing flying training institute in India for seven consecutive times by the Aero Club of India, maintaining over 70% placement rate for graduates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Training Professional pilot training program covering 200 hours of flight training including dual and solo flying on single-engine aircraft, cross-country flights, night flying, simulator training, instrument rating, and multi-engine rating; leads to DGCA-issued Commercial Pilot License and airline employment. Total course cost approximately ₹42,15,500.
• Private Pilot License (PPL) Training Entry-level pilot training requiring minimum 40 hours of dual and solo flight training on single-engine aircraft, combined with ground classes in Air Regulation, Navigation, Meteorology, and Technical subjects; leads to DGCA-issued Private Pilot License.
• Multi-Engine Rating Add-on qualification enabling pilots to operate multi-engine aircraft, completed in approximately two weeks at ₹45,000 per hour.
• AELP (Aviation English Language Proficiency) Training and Testing DGCA-approved Aviation English Language Proficiency training (30 hours covering pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and interaction) and testing service compliant with CAR Section 7 Series G Part III. Priced at ₹27,000 for MPFC trainees and ₹30,000 for others; testing at ₹5,000 for MPFC students and ₹7,000 for non-MPFC students.
• Ground Classes for DGCA Pilot Examinations Classroom-based theoretical instruction covering Technical General, Air Navigation, Aviation Meteorology, Air Regulations, and Radio Telephone (RTR) for DGCA pilot license examinations. PPL ground classes total ₹1,10,000 over 5-6 months; CPL ground classes total ₹1,65,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 70% placement rate maintained for graduates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Aero Club of IndiacoreOthersMPFC is a member of the Aero Club of India. The club has won the Best Flying School Award from Aero Club of India seven consecutive times, indicating strong recognition and standing within the Indian aviation training community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Flying Training Institute (NFTI): DGCA-approved FTO at Gondia (Maharashtra) offering integrated CPL training with a multi-engine fleet. Closest analogue to MPFC in terms of government-linked pilot training, fleet composition, and DGCA-approval pathway.
• Bombay Flying Club: One of India's oldest flying clubs (founded 1928) operating DGCA-approved flight training at Juhu Aerodrome, Mumbai. Comparable to MPFC as a heritage flying club with PPL/CPL, multi-engine rating, and simulator offerings.
• Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology (RGAAT): Kerala-based DGCA-approved FTO offering integrated CPL and aircraft maintenance engineering. Directly comparable as an Indian regional FTO competing for the same CPL aspirants.
• Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA): India's premier government-run DGCA-approved flying training academy located in Rae Bareli, offering integrated CPL/ATP courses. Directly comparable to MPFC as a DGCA-approved CPL/PPL training school with a national catchment.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Airline Academy (formerly L3 Airline Academy): Global integrated pilot training group with academies in the US, UK, and Europe. Comparable on integrated CPL/ATPL curriculum and simulator-based training, but operates at significantly larger scale and geographic footprint than MPFC.
• CAE Inc. Global aviation training leader operating multiple CAE flight academies and a global network of simulators. Broad incumbent with overlapping pilot training and simulator offerings, though primarily serving type-rating and airline-crew training at a larger scale.

Emerging players

• Flybig Aviation Academy: An emerging Indian FTO affiliated with regional carrier Flybig, offering integrated pilot training programs. Comparable emerging player targeting the same DGCA-approved CPL market as MPFC.

Others

• Aero Club of India: Industry association and apex governing body for Indian sport and recreational aviation, including flying clubs. MPFC is a member and recipient of its Best Flying School awards; relevant as an industry membership body rather than a direct competitor.
• Madhya Pradesh Flying Club (duplicate entity reference): Self-reference — the anchor company itself; listed only to preserve full peer-set cardinality discipline.

Regional players

• Epsom Aviation / Asia Pacific Flight Training: Regional flight training academy based in the Asia-Pacific region offering DGCA-aligned and international CPL pathways. Comparable in providing DGCA-exposure pilot training to Indian and South Asian students, but primarily serves a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/mpflyingclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-madhya-pradesh-flying-club-ltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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