Commercial Pilot
A Commercial Pilot Certificate is similar to your Private Pilot Certificate except it allows you to fly an airplane and carry passengers and/or property for compensation or hire under certain conditions. The flight hours earned to obtain the private and instrument rating are credited towards the required 250 hours. This is also a required rating for all flight instructors.
Commercial Pilot Certificate Requirements
Aeronautical Experience Required
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250 hours total flight time including:
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100 hours in powered aircraft (50 hours in airplanes)
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100 hours Pilot In Command flight time
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50 hours cross-country
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10 hours of instrument training
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10 hours complex dual
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2 hours dual VFR day cross-country
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2 hours dual VFR night cross-country
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300 NM solo cross-country with landings at 3 points
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5 hours solo night VFR w/ 10 takeoffs and landings
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3 hours dual within the 60 days preceding the flight test
Other Requirements
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Be at least 18 years of age when training is complete
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Read, speak, write and understand the English language
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Obtain at least a third class medical certificate
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Hold at least a Private Pilot certificate
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Pass the commercial knowledge test
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Successfully complete a Commercial Pilot course
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Pass a practical test with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner