COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATE
Want to achieve mastery of the airplane and be compensated for your skills?
Commercial Pilot Certificate. Allows Carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.
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To obtain a commercial certificate in an airplane under FAR Part 61 rules a pilot must have:
250 hours of flight time, 100 hours of which must be in powered aircraft, and 50 must be in airplanes.
100 hours of pilot-in-command time, 50 of which must be in airplanes.
50 hours of cross-country time, 10 of which must be in an airplane.
20 hours of training, including 10 of instrument, 10 of complex or TAA, and a smattering of cross-country and practical test preparation.
10 hours of solo training, including a smattering of cross-country and night.
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With Instrument Rating
140 Hours Total Flight
20 Hours Dual Given
20 Hours Ground
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With the above FAA hour requirements met.
10 Hours Flight
20 Hours Ground
Or
$130/Hour rental (wet)
$70/Hour Instruction
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Estimated Time frame: 1 - 2 months
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Time frame and cost varies on the frequency of scheduling. We based our estimate on 3 lessons per week frequency and an average student's work ethics.
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