Commercial Pilot Training
Earning your Commercial Pilot License is the first step to a paid flying job. This training consists of advanced aerodynamics, advanced aircraft systems, study of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, advanced ground reference and air maneuvers, complex aircraft operations (retractable gear, flap, and constant speed propeller), principles of night operations, advanced navigation and weather, weight and balance calculations, predicting aircraft performance, advanced cockpit management and crew resource management training, aeronautical decision making, advanced human factors, and emergency training. Finally, as a Commercial Pilot, you will learn to fly the airplane more precisely and smoothly, gaining greater confidence, skill, and knowledge.
Commercial Pilot Eligibility:
(CFR Part 61)
- 18 years old
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
- Hold at least a Private Pilot certificate
- Obtain a 3rd class medical from an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
Commercial Pilot Minimum Training Requirements:
(CFR Part 61)
- 250 hours total time consisting of at least:
- 100 hours in powered aircraft, of which 50 hours must be in airplanes
- 100 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) consisting of at least:
- 50 hours flight time in airplane, and
- 50 hours cross-country flight time, of which at least 10 hours must be in airplanes
- 20 hours dual training consisting of at least:
- 10 hours instrument training, of which 5 hours must be in airplanes
- 10 hours of training in a complex aircraft (retractable landing gear, flaps, constant speed propeller)
- One Day VFR cross-country flight, at least 2 hours, single engine, straight line distance of at least 100nm
- One Night VFR cross-country flight, at least 2 hours, single engine, straight line distance of at least 100nm
- 3 hours checkride prep within last 60 days
- 10 hours solo training
- One cross-country flight, 300nm total distance, landings at 3 points, one landing at least 250nm straight-line distance from departure airport
- 5 hours night VFR with 10 takeoffs and 10 landings at an airport with an operating control tower
- Pass FAA Private Pilot Written Test (70% or more)
- Pass FAA Practical Test (Checkride)
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