TThe Commercial Pilot License gives the holder the ability to accept
compensation [pay] for flying aircraft. The night rating is normally part of the
commercial pilot’s course, but other ratings such as multi-engine and
instrument rating may be added to the commercial pilot’s license. The flight
instructor’s rating requires a commercial pilot’s license.
The Private Pilot License is a prerequisite to
commencing training for a Commercial Pilot License.
PREREQUISITES:-
- - Applicant must be at least 18 years of age for issuance of Commercial Pilot License
- - Applicant must hold a Category 1 Medical
- - Applicant must hold a Private Pilot License
REQUIREMENTS :-
- - 80 hours of ground school must be completed
- - At least 60% obtained on a written exam on the following subjects [60% required in each subject]
- - Air Law
- - Navigation
- - Meteorology
- -General Knowledge
At least 200 hours flight experience including:-
- - 100 hours pilot in command (solo)
- - 20 hours cross-country pilot in command
- - 65 hours flight training
- - 35 hours dual (with instructor)
- - 530 hours solo including
- - A cross-country flight 300 nautical miles from point of departure with at
least 3 full-stop landings other than the point of departure
- - 5 hours night
- - 10 night circuits
- - Student must successfully complete a Commercial Pilot Flight Test
At least 45 hours of flight training including :-
- - 17 hours dual (with instructor)
- - 3 hours must be cross-country flying
- - 5 hours instrument training
- - 12 hours solo
- - 5 hours cross-country flying with a flight of at least 150 nautical miles and 2 full-stop landings
- - Student must successfully complete a flight test
