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The Commercial Pilot rating allows you to operate an aircraft for compensation or hire.  Commercial Pilot training involves learning to fly your aircraft more smoothly and precisely.  You will also be improving your cross-country flying skills as the training requires several long distance trips during the day and night.  You will be stretching your abilities and building the basis of your future as a professional pilot.

 

If you are a business or recreational pilot, you may be interested in the Commercial Rating to increase your level of proficiency as well as lower your insurance rates, especially for complex aircraft.

 

 

Instructional Areas Covered

  • Ground and Flight Procedures

  • In-Flight Maneuvers

  • Abnormal Procedures

  • Emergency Procedures

  • Complex Aircraft Training

 

Eligibility Requirements for Commercial License

  • Private Pilot Certificate

  • 18 years old

  • Second-Class Medical Certificate

 

FAA Minimum Requirements for Commercial License

 

250 hours Flight Time, including:

50 hours Cross-Country

100 hours as Pilot-In-Command

20 hours training, including:

  • 10 hours Instrument

  • 10 hours Complex Aircraft

  • 1 Day VFR Cross-Country > 100 NM

  • 1 Night VFR Cross-Country > 100 NM

  • 10 hours Pilot-In-Command, including

    • 5 hours Night VFR

    • 1 Cross-Country > 300 NM

Successful completion of the FAA Commercial Pilot Knowledge and Practical Exams.

 

 

 

 

 

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