COMMERCIAL PILOT
Commercial Pilot (Part 61)
The Commercial Pilot Certificate is required for individuals who want to fly for compensation or hire. It is the first step to becoming a professional pilot.
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Eligibility Requirements
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
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Hold at least an FAA Private Pilot Certificate
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Obtain at least an FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
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Pass an FAA Knowledge Test (Written)
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Pass an FAA Practical Test (Oral and Flight)
Aeronautical Experience
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FAA required 250 hours total time
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Must Include:
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Minimum 100 hours powered aircraft (50 airplanes)
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Minimum 100 hours PIC time (50 airplanes)
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Minimum 50 hours PIC cross-country
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Minimum 20 hours instruction
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10 hours complex airplane, or technically advanced airplane training
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10 hours instrument training
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One 2-hour dual cross-country
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One 2-hour dual night cross-country
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3 hours checkride prep
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Minimum 10 hours solo
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1 cross-country at least 300NM with three landings
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5 hours night (10 takeoff and landings)
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