Commercial License

Flight Training 101 offers different modes of flight training to help our pilots achieve a broad range of general and commercial aviation goals. We offer affordable, safe, and convenient programs to suit the many different needs of our pilots in training, all at a location that’s ideally suited for beginners, pros, and everyone in between.

Below is an overview of our commercial training capabilities.

If you are learning to fly because you want to work as a pilot, this is a significant step for your professional preparation. Flight Training 101 can help you meet minimum standards for commercial work including flight instruction, banner towing, commercial airline pilot, and a number of other possibilities.

• Complete 250 hours of flight time including at least 100 hours of pilot-in-command flight time and 50 hours in cross-country flight time
• Complete 20 hours of training on the areas of operation consisting of at least 10 hours of instrument training
• Complete10 hours of training in an airplane that has retractable landing gear and a controllable pitch propeller
• Complete a 2-hour cross country flight in daytime conditions of 100 miles
• Complete a 2-hour cross country flight in nighttime conditions of 100 miles
• Compete 3 hours instruction in flight with an instructor in preparation for the practical test
• Complete cross-country flight of not less than 300 nautical miles with landings at a minimum of three points
• Complete 5 hours flying in night VFR conditions with 10 takeoffs and 10 landings
• Pass Checkride with FAA Inspector