Ready To Get Paid To Fly With A Commercial Rating!
Attaining Commercial Pilot certification is the key to earning compensation as a pilot. This certification unlocks a range of personally and financially rewarding flying possibilities. Commercial pilots can engage in flying passengers for hire, transporting cargo, or pursuing careers as flight instructors, charter pilots, airline pilots, and more. The opportunities are vast, and the sky becomes the limit for those holding a Commercial Pilot certificate!
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Common Questions For Getting An Instrument Rating
Learn more about what it takes get your instrument rating below!
What Are The Requirements?
Getting your Commercial Pilot certificate is more achievable than you might think! Here’s what you need:
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Be at least 18 years old.
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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English.
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Have a Private Pilot certificate.
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250 flight hours, but if you’re already flying regularly, this can be completed faster than you expect. This includes:
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100 hours as the pilot-in-command.
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50 hours of cross-country flying, with one trip covering 300 nautical miles.
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10 hours of instrument training and 10 hours in a complex aircraft to refine your skills.
Do I Need an Instrument Rating?
While not required, an Instrument rating is highly recommended. Without it, you’ll have limitations on flying at night or traveling more than 50 miles for hire. Many pilots get their Instrument rating along the way to their Commercial certificate to avoid these restrictions and make their training smoother.
Do I Need A Medical Certificate?
You likely already have a 3rd class medical, but for full Commercial Pilot privileges, you’ll need at least a 2nd class medical. It’s a good idea to get a 1st class medical early on, just to make sure you’re all set for your future career!
What Do I Need To Be Proficent In?
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Pre-flight/Post-flight preparation.
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Pre-flight procedures.
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Air traffic control clearances and procedures.
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Flight by reference to instruments.
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Navigation systems.
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Instrument approach procedures.
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Emergency operations.
