Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplanes)

Permits the holder to act as a pilot-in-command of an aircraft and be paid for their service.

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The course breakdown:

25 hours minimum flight instruction,
reduced to 15 for holders an IR(A)
Class one medical required
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Pre-entry requirements

To start the Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplanes) course you must:

  • hold a licence issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1, to include a relevant class or type rating valid for the type or class of aircraft to be flown on the Skill Test;
  • have passed the written examinations for:
    • ATPL; or
    • CPL(A);
  • be at least 18 years of age;
  • have completed 5 hours night flight time;
  • have completed 200 hours total flying time prior to Skill Test (100 of which must be P1);
  • have completed 20 hours cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command, which must include:
    • a qualifying 540km (300nn) cross-country flight.
  • hold a valid UK issued Class One Medical Certificate.

Course content

General handling
Circuits and emergencies
Full panel instrument flight and arrival procedures
Limited panel instrument flight
Position fix and tracking
VFR navigation and diversion
Turning
General handling
Circuits and emergencies
VFR navigation, diversion and emergencies
Full and limited panel instrument flight

Validity period

The CPL(A) does not expire.

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Generous time slots and friendly one-to-one instruction in our modern facilities mean that you'll always get the quality time that you need whilst training.

Plus, we don't have any hidden payments. There are no landing fees at Gamston whilst using our well-maintained fleet of aircraft and hot drinks are available at no additional cost.

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