Q. Where is the Pilot Training Academy located in Jharkhand?
Answer: Dumka
Notes: The Jharkhand Flying Institute, functioning as the Pilot Training Academy, is established at Dumka Airport (Sido-Kanhu Airport). It was inaugurated after a 17-year wait since its 2008 proposal. The institute offers DGCA-compliant commercial pilot training with simulators, aircraft, classrooms, and safety programs. The main operations are at Hinoo, Ranchi, with provisional flying approval at Dumka valid until January 2030. The academy also plans to provide full commercial pilot license training at Dumka, targeting tribal youth empowerment.