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Commercial Airplane Pilot License Courses in Kankakee, IL
Single Engine Land Part 61

Interested in a career in aviation? We offer a specialized course directed to learning the requirements for Commercial flying. This training will focus on a more advanced level of aircraft knowledge and airman-ship.  

Interested in a career in aviation? We offer a specialized course directed to learning the requirements for Commercial flying. This training will focus on a more advanced level of aircraft knowledge and airman-ship.  

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What's Required:

  • Be at least 18 years of age

  • Be able to read, speak, and understand the English language

  • Currently hold a Private Pilot license

  • Meet and log the required flight hours and requirements

  • Pass an oral and flight exam administrated by an FAA designated examiner

Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take?

The length of time that is required to complete a commercial pilot single engine land course depends largely on your ability, motivation to learn and the proficiency with the English language. It usually takes about four - six months to complete the Commercial Pilot airplane course if a reasonably full schedule is maintained. Along the way towards your commercial license, you will also obtain your private pilot license.

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What do I have to do?

  1. Obtain an FAA private airplane pilot's license

  2. Obtain an FAA second class medical certificate

  3. Complete ground school or a home study course

  4. Log sufficient flight training.

  5. Pass an FAA written test

  6. Pass an FAA oral and flight test

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What are the Commercial Pilot training requirements?

Requirements for obtaining your private pilot airplane license are as follow:

 

  • 250 hours minimum flight time as a pilot that consists of, at least:

    • 100 hours in powered aircraft, of which 50 hours must be in airplanes

    • 100 hours as Pilot-in-command flight time, which includes, at least:

      • 50 hours in airplanes and

      • 50 hours cross-country flight in airplanes (10 must be in airplanes)

    • 10 hours of instrument training in aircraft (5 must be in single-engine airplane)

    • 10 hours of training in an airplane that has a retractable landing gear, flaps, and controllable pitch propeller

    • 4 hours cross-country (2 hours day / 2 hours night)

    • 10 hours solo flight time, which includes, at least:

      • 5 hours in night/VFR conditions

    • 3 hours in preparation for the flight test (within 60 days)


These are the minimum requirements.

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