An Introduction to IGRUA

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi popularly called as IGRUA is one of the finest flying schools for civil pilot training in India. It offers CPL (commercial pilot license) with multi-engine endorsement. It also trains pilots from other S.E. Asia countries and is known for setting the standard in flight training in S.E. Asia.It is situated in Fursatganj - a small place about 10 kms away from Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh. The foundation stone of the academy was laid by the then Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Late Capt. Rajiv Gandhi on 07 Nov 1985.

IGRUA has entered into a Management Contract with Global Aviation Giant - Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE), Canada to improve IGRUA's standard to world class.

Objective

The main objective of the Akademi is to improve the Flying Training standards in the Civil Aviation Industry and to impart Line Oriented Flying Training of International Standards, as per International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) norms. The students are honed thoroughly for easy transition to Airline industry.

Infrastructure

The Akademi has very sound infrastructure available for flying training as follows:

• Technical-Cum-Operational area and a domestic campus covering a total area of 167 acres.
• Ground training unit with Air-Conditioned Classrooms equipped with  multimedia projector and sound system and Computer Based Training lab with interactive CD's and multimedia projector.
• A fleet of 29 Aircraft comprising 5 Trinidad TB-20, 6 Zlin, 2 King Air C-90A, 14 Diamond DA40 and Two DA42.
• A King Air C-90A/B-200 Full Flight Simulator, with 6 DOF motion system & SP1T Visual.
• Two most modern DA40 Simulators with phenomenal visuals to aid realistic training
• One DA42 Simulator .
• Two fixed base Cockpit Procedure Trainers for TB-20 Aircraft with Visual.
• Touch panel trainers, WOMBAT Pilot Aptitude Testing Device, CBT System.
• Centrally air-conditioned class rooms.
• A totally independent and dedicated Runway of 1722 m length.
• Its own Air Traffic Control Tower, Fire Fighting & Rrefuelling facilities.
• Modern Navigational Aids like VOR DME, ILS DME and NDB
• Night Flying facilities
• Operational activities efficiently scheduled/ monitored by TALON (Management Information System)
• Dedicated Airspace for flying training.
• Three fully closable Hangars equipped with up-to-date workshops.
• Separate boys and girls hostels.
• Indoor sports complex having facilities for - Squash, Badminton, Sports Grounds and a Gymnasium.
• Independent water supply system and electrical generators. 

Contact Details

Academy Address:

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
Fursatganj Airfield
Rae Bareli
PIN 229302
INDIA

Phone: +91 (0535) 2441147 (4 lines)
Fax: +91 (0535) 2441527

Contact person:
Mr. Sachin Tondan (ext. 118)

Liaison Office at Delhi:

Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
Admin Block, Safdarjung Airport
New Delhi 110003 
INDIA

Phone: +91 (011) 2461 5370
Fax: +91 (011) 2460 3192

Contact person:
Mr. A.K. Saini