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COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE (CPL)

COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE (CPL)

Details & Eligibility

Education

Higher Secondary

Age

17 years
(must turn 18 before the completion of the program)

Language

Proficiency in English

Medical

Class 2(PPL),Class 1
Needed before attempting the written exam or flight test.

Private Pilot license

Must hold a Private Pilot license before starting commercial training

Minimum Instruction Time: 65 hours including the following

Dual Flying (with instructor) 35 hours
Cross Country 5 hours
Instrument Time 20 hours
Night Flying 5 hours [2 hours cross country]
Solo Flying 30 hours
Cross Country 300 nautical miles
Night Flying 5 hours [10 take-offs and landings]
Total Flying Time [including Private Pilot Licence training] 220 hours
PIC 100 hours
Cross Country 20 hours
The course includes your Night Rating, VFR Over the Top (VFR-OTT) ratings.
Ground School: 80 hours

Examinations

Written Examination:

Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, Aeronautics/General Knowledge required to be cleared as per passing percentage by the civil aviation authority.

Flight Test:

Flight Tests are conducted by approved examiners.

Privileges of a CPL license holder:

The Commercial Pilot License is the gateway to a professional career in aviation.