The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is for pilots who want to fly professionally and earn income as a pilot. This training focuses on precision flying, advanced maneuvers, commercial operations, and regulatory compliance, preparing pilots for careers in aviation.

Training Overview

Prerequisites:

• Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL)

• Be at least 18 years old

• Hold at least a Second-Class Medical Certificate

• English proficiency (must be able to read, speak, write, and understand English)

Ground Training:

• Complete training with an authorized instructor or through a home-study course

• Advanced aerodynamics and aircraft performance

• Regulations for commercial operations

• Emergency procedures and operational safety

Flight Training:

• Minimum 250 total flight hours, including:

  • 100 hours in powered aircraft

  • 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)

  • 50 hours of cross-country flight time

• Specific flight experience, including:

  • 10 hours of instrument training

  • 10 hours in complex or Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA)

  • 10 hours of solo or PIC duties with an authorized instructor

• Advanced maneuvers such as:

  • Steep turns, chandelles, and lazy eights

  • Complex aircraft operations (retractable gear, constant-speed propeller)

  • Cross-country flying under both VFR and IFR

Examinations:

• Knowledge Test on commercial aeronautical knowledge areas

• Practical Test (Checkride) demonstrating commercial flight proficiency