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COMMERCIAL PILOT
FLIGHT TRAINING

Get Your Commercial Pilot Certification (CPL) in Riverside & San Diego, CA

Welcome to Commercial Pilot Training!

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.

What Sets Our Commercial Pilot Training Apart From The Rest?

Commercial pilot training at Red Horse Aviation is built for those looking to operate at a higher standard, not just meet minimum requirements. Our approach goes beyond the standard curriculum, emphasizing precision, consistency, and the level of discipline expected of a professional pilot.

Training takes place in the airspace of Southern California, where you will refine your ability to operate in busy Class B environments near San Diego while also developing strong cross-country proficiency over the high desert and mountainous terrain surrounding Riverside. This environment demands a higher level of awareness, planning, and execution.

We place a strong emphasis on the fundamentals that are often overlooked—aircraft control, energy management, and sound decision-making—along with a deeper understanding of systems and procedures. The goal is not just to prepare you for the checkride, but to develop the habits and standards that will prepare you to excel in real-world commercial operations.

 

By the end of your training, you will not only meet FAA standards, but demonstrate a level of proficiency, confidence, and professionalism that reflects the expectations of the aviation industry.

Things you'll Learn

  • Advanced flight maneuvers (lazy eights, chandelles, eights-on-pylons)

  • Refined energy management and precision landings

  • Commercial decision-making and regulations

  • 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).

Flying over Coronado and Point loma, CA

Prerequisites

  • Commercial pilot candidates must be at least 18 years old

  • Hold at least a private pilot certificate.

  • Hold a current FAA Medical

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