COMMERCIAL PILOT
Welcome!
Getting your Commercial Pilot certification (CPL) lets you earn pay as a pilot at last. It unlocks many fun and well-paid flying jobs, like flight instructor, small cargo hauler, skydiving pilot, banner towing, and more. Training must cover flights in aircraft with retractable gear, flaps, and constant-speed propellers, known as complex aircraft or a Technically Advanced Airplane-TAA.
Things you'll Learn
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Advanced flight maneuvers (lazy eights, chandelles, eights-on-pylons)
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Refined energy management and precision landings
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Commercial decision-making and regulations
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Cross-country proficiency with performance planning
Training Structure
Part 61 training program combines ground lessons, flight sessions, and a structured syllabus that can be tailored to the student needs. Along with the ACS (Aviation Certification Standards).
Prerequisites
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Commercial pilot candidates must be at least 18 years old
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Hold at least a private pilot certificate.
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Hold a current FAA Medical
