All instructors, holding a CFI, are certified by the FAA.
But not all schools have been approved by the FAA. FAA
Approved schools meet the standards in FAR 141 and 142.
http://www.faa.gov/regulations_polic...a_regulations/

Much of the approval process involves record keeping
methods, classroom space and even the number of toilets.

FAR 141 approved schools can offer reductions in required
hours because of the controlled syllabus, this is most
important as a cost and time saving for the commercial
pilot. The practical test is the same whether an applicant
is from a Part 141 school or was trained under FAR 61. Visa
requirements will probably require attendance at a 141
school.

Once licensed, all governments are required to recognize the
certificate. If you get a pilot certificate in the USA and
then plan to get a certificate in your native country, they
might accept the training record from an approved school.
You'll need to ask your Indian offices.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

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wrote in message
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|I hear that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation
(India)
| recognizes flight training and pilot licenses only if
they're issued by
| FAA-approved schools.
|
| Can there then be flying schools in the US that aren't
approved by the
| FAA??
|
| Ramapriya
|