To be eligible for a Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating, a person must:
A. Be at least 18 years of age;
B. Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language;
C. Hold at least a second (2nd) class medical issued within the preceding 12 calendar months.
The following is a breakdown of the flight times and ground instruction times that apply for the Commercial Pilot Certificate and Instrument Course given by our flight school, which is FAA approved by the United States Government, to train pilots for certificates and ratings. At current prices, this course costs approximately $17,251.00 above your Private Pilot Certificate. This program takes from 6-12 months to complete.
61.0 Hours Solo in a Cessna 150
41.0 Hours Dual in a Cessna 150
6.0 Hours Dual Instrument Flight Time in a Cessna 172
12.0 Hours Dual Complex Flight Time in a Cessna 177RG
35.0 Hours Ground Instruction
13.0 Hours Pre/Post Flight
2.0 Hours Solo in a Cessna 150 for Flight Test
1.0 Hour Solo in a Cessna 177RG for Flight Test
Misc. Books, Supplies, and Knowledge and Flight Test Fees: $720.00
These are minimum hours required by the FAA.
The student must complete required knowledge tests, stage checks and complete the course in order to graduate.
