Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
Training Overview
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.
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