Commercial
Privileges and Limitations
A commercial pilots license (CPL) allows you to recieve compensation for your flying. This is a must if you want to fly for any type of commercial operation whether it be at an airline, flight instructing or flying skydivers. A commercial pilot must also hold an instrument rating to carry passengers at night or more than 50nm away. A detailed list of Privileges and Limitations directly from the FAA website.
Requirements
- be at least 18 years old
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate
- log at least 250 hours of flight
- 100 hours pilot-in-command time
- Day, Night and Long cross country flights
- pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Airmen Knowledge written test
- pass a FAA Commercial Pilot flight exam
A detailed list of Requirements directly from the FAA website.
Cost
All training is billed on a per hour basis. All costs are based on the minimum requirement for a PPL.
- 20 hours aircraft rental $89/hr - $1780
- 20 hours dual instruction $40/hr - $800
- Books, Pilot Supplies, Testing Fees - $500
- Flatirons Aero membership $30/mo - $90
- Total estimated cost for CPL - $3170
FAQ
How long will it take to obtain my CPL?
A pilot interested in flying for hire should start thinking about how they will fulfill the experience requirements for a CPL around 200 hours. This allows them to make sure they are getting the required cross countries completed for the CPL while doing their everyday flying. If this method is followed a CPL can be obtained soon after a pilot reaches 250 hours of experience.
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