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Time-consuming training, pilot shortages causing fog-related flight delays

During the pandemic, only a few pilots could train on these simulators as these enclosed spaces carried a high risk of transmission, exacerbating the challenge with simulator availability today

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5 min read Last Updated : Dec 31 2023 | 10:46 PM IST

Time-intensive training and a shortage of pilots certified to operate in foggy conditions may be causing flight disruptions during the winter season in Delhi, aviation experts believe. To train pilots for operating in such conditions, airlines must secure flight simulator slots for CAT III training well in advance, given that these systems are typically booked for pilots' routine licence renewal training.

"CAT III training is a time-consuming process for airlines as simulators in the country are already booked for regular training. The bookings for these systems are not instant as there are challenges with the availability of simulators," Ameya Joshi,

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