Mysuru-born entrepreneur to set up flying training school at Belagavi

Monday, June 14, 2021

Mysuru-born entrepreneur and owner of Bengaluru-based IT firm Samvardhane Technologies B G Kumaraswamy is relieved that an ambition he had nursed since 2005 is finally set to be realized.

The group is gearing up to set up the first Flying Training Organization (FTO) in Belagavi.

An NCC cadet who received training at the Jakkur Flying School, the Mysuru-born entrepreneur, glider and private pilot, always wanted to be a part of the Aviation industry.

Earlier, he was into Aero Sports from 2017 by organizing Paragliding, Parasailing and Paramotoring in Bengaluru. later, due to government's policy change, he has to shut down that.

The Flying Training school will come up on 5,000 square meters inside the Belagavi Airport. A PUC is the minimum qualification for admission. The fee is likely to be fixed between Rs 35 lakh to Rs 40 lakh a student.