Commerical Pilot Course

This course is VA approved

FAR Part 141 requirements:

• Hold at least a valid Private Pilot Certificate
• 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.
• Be able to read, speak and understand the English language
• Hold at least a third-class airman's medical (second-class airman's medical certificate is required to exercise privileges of Commercial Pilot Certificate)
• Pass a written examination on aeronautical knowledge
• Pass a practical examination on maneuvers and procedures
• Complete a minimum of 35 hours ground training (may be computer based self-study)
• 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 airport with an operating control tower

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

• Hold a commercial pilot certificate.
• Hold an instrument rating.
• Hold a valid first-class airman's medical certificate prior to exercising the privileges of the ATP certificate.
• Pass an examination on aeronautical knowledge.
• Have at least 1,500 flight hours, including the following:
  1. 500 flight hours of cross country time
  2. 75 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight time at least 50 hours of which were in actual flight.
  3. 100 flight hours at night including:
     1. 20 night takeoffs & landings (1 additional night takeoff and landing to a full stop may be substituted for 1 hour of night flight requirement. However, not more than 25 hours of night flight may be credited in this manner.)
• Pass an oral and practical examination on maneuvers, regulations, procedures and other pertinent data.

Cost Estimate*

Commercial Pilot "Finish Up" Certificate, Part 61	Piper Arrow
Must have minimum of 240 hours total flight time at the time of enrollment. Must meet Part 61 instrument, cross-country, night and towered landing requirements. Includes complex aircraft sign-off.
10 Hours Complex Aircraft Rental and Flight Instruction	$1,903.00
5 Hours Ground Instruction	$200.00
FAA Written exam	$150.00
Practical Test Examiners Fee	$350.00
Check-ride Aircraft Rental 1.5 hours	$229.50
TOTAL	$2,859.50

Commercial Pilot, Part 141	Arrow & CE 152	Arrow & CE 162	Arrow & CE 172SP
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	$2,895.00	$2,895.00	$2,895.00
40 Hours Aircraft Rental & Flight Instruction	$5,500.00	$6,000.00	$7,880.00
65 Hours Solo Aircraft Rental	$6,337.50	$7,150.00	$10,205.00
10 Hours Ground Instruction	$400.00	$400.00	$400.00
Cessna Commercial Pilot Kit	$329.00	$329.00	$329.00
FAA Written Exam	$150.00	$150.00	$150.00
Practical Test Examiner's Fee	$350.00	$350.00	$350.00
Check-Ride Aircraft Rental 1.5 Hours	$229.50	$229.50	$229.50
TOTAL	$15,961.75	$17,503.50	$22,438.50

* This estimate is based on the following assumptions:

1. No breaks in training.
2. Course curriculum will be closely followed.
3. Student is of average ability.