FAR Part 141 Requirements

1. Hold at least a valid Private Pilot Certificate
2. Hold an Instrument Rating in the Airplane Category or be concurrently enrolled in an instrument rating course and pass the instrument rating practical exam prior to completing the Commerical Pilot course.
3. Be able to read, speak and understand the English language
4. Hold at least a third-class airman's medical (second-class airman's medical certificate is required to exercise privileges of Commercial Pilot Certificate)
5. Pass a written examination on aeronautical knowledge
6. Pass a practical examination on maneuvers and procedures
7. Complete a minimum of 35 hours ground training (may be computer based self-study)
8. Accumulate 120 hours of flight training including:
   1. 55 hours of flight training from a certificated flight instructor that includes:
      1. 5 hours of instrument training
      2. 10 hours of training in a complex or turbine powered airplane
      3. 1 cross country flight of at least 2 hours in day VFR conditions, consisting of a total straigh line distance of more than 100 NM from the original departure
      4. 1 cross country flight of at least 2 hours in night VFR conditions, consisting of a total straight line distance of more than 100 NM from the original departure.
      5. 3 hours in preparation for the practical test, which must be performed within 60 days of the practical test
   2. 10 hours of solo flight time which includes:
      1. 1 cross country flight with landings at a minimum of three points, one of which is a straight line distnace of at least 250 NM from the original departure point
      2. 5 hours in night VFR conditions with 10 takeoff and 10 landings at an aiport with an operating control tower
   
   The following good faith estimate represents the total costs (excluding sales tax) to complete the Commercial Pilot Course, Part 141.
   
   This estimate is based on the following assumptions:
   1. The student will be available to fly a minimum of 2 lessons per week in order to foster greater retention and course continuity.
   2. Course curriculum will be closely followed.
   3. Student is of average ability.
   
   

   Commercial Pilot Certificate Part 141	Arrow/ CE 172SP G1000	Arrow/ CE 172SP	Arrow/ SportStar Plus	Arrow/CE 152
   120 hours part 141 course, Must hold Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, and Minimum of 70 hours total time.
   15 Hours Complex Aircraft Rental & Instruction	$2,670.00	$2,670.00	$2,610.00	$2,670.00
   40 Hours Aircraft Rental & Flight Instruction	$7,280.00	$6,960.00	$5,520.00	$5,120.00
   65 Hours Solo Aircraft Rental	$9,230.00	$8,710.00	$3,370.00	$5,720.00
   Cessna Commercial Pilot Kit	$329.00	$329.00	$2,670.00	$329.00
   10 Hours Ground Instruction @$40/hr	$400.00	$400.00	$400.00	$400.00
   Check-ride Complex Aircraft 1.5 Hours	$207.00	$207.00	$207.00	$207.00
   Practical Test Examiners Fee	$300.00	$300.00	$300.00	$300.00
   FAA Written Exam	$100.00	$100.00	$100.00	$100.00
   Total	$20,516.00	$19,677.00	$15,766.00	$14,846.00

   
   
   The following good faith estimate represents the total costs (excluding sales tax) to complete the Commercial Pilot Course, Part 61.
   

* Prices subject to change without notice

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