CPL (A) - Commercial Pilot Licence (flight training)

Course entry requirements

• PPL (A)
• 150 total hours of flight time
• Valid class 1 medical certificate

Privileges

• Exercise all the privileges of the holder of a PPL
• Act as PIC or co-pilot of any airplane engaged in operations other than commercial air transportation
• Act as PIC in commercial air transportation of any single engine airplane and co-pilot in commercial air transportation

Flight instruction

Minimum of 200 total flight hours :

• 100 hours as pilot-in-command
• 20 hours of VFR cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command, including a cross-country flight totalling at least 540 km (300 NM) in the course of which full-stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodromes of departure are made
• 10 hours of instrument training
• 5 hours of night flying including one cross-country flight and 5 solo take-offs and 5 landings
• 5 hours on a complex airplane

Exams

An applicant must demonstrate a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges of the holder of a CPL(A) in accordance with the requirements in JAR–FCL 1 (Aeroplane) Subpart J.

The practical skill exam in the airplane with the examiner can be taken after successful completion of the written tests. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to:

• operate the aeroplane within its limitations
• complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy
• exercise good judgement and airmanship
• apply aeronautical knowledge
• maintain control of the aeroplane at all times

Price

The course fees cover the following items and services:

• Theoretical training
• Training manuals
• Access to the Learning Management System and question bank
• Instructor time
• Aircraft rental