Copy of Commercial Pilot's Licence

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The aim of the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) course is to train PPL licence holders to a commercial standard, allowing the holder to be remunerated for flying. The course is 25 hours, however, if you are a holder of an Instrument Rating (IR) then the course can be reduced by 10 hours.

There is a minimum requirement of five hours within the course that needs to be conducted on a complex aircraft (variable pitch propeller and retractable undercarriage). The skills test also has to be conducted on a complex aircraft.

The following requirements will need to be met prior to the commencement of training.

You must hold the following:

- A PPL licence (UK or ICAO)
- A Night rating
- A Class 1 UK Medical

You must have completed:

- 200 hours total flying time prior to the skills test, 100 of which must be pilot-in-command (PIC)
- 20 hours cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command
- The cross-country flight time must include a qualifying 540 km (300nm) cross-country flight (with landings at two separate aerodromes)
- The ATPL or CPL exams.

The minimum age for the issue of a CPL licence is 18 years.

Option 1 - For those who have already completed the Instrument Rating (IR):

- 15 hours total flying time (10 hours in a single-engine aircraft and 5 hours in a complex aircraft.)*
- 1 x Flight Test with a CAA Examiner**

Option 2 - For those who have NOT completed the Instrument Rating (IR):

- 25 hours flying time (20 hours in a single-engine aircraft and 5 hours in a complex aircraft.)*
- 1 x Flight Test with a CAA Examiner**

* Includes all home based landings, touch and go fees. Approach fees at non-home based field not included, to be paid separately by the trainee upon receipt of invoice.

** See CAA Scheme of Charges for latest fees

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​To book, call us on 02394 224767, email us here or complete the enquiry form

To book, call us on 02394 224767, email us here or complete the enquiry form