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FAA Training Programs

Code of Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR Part 61.127(b)(1) details the areas of operation in which training must be received for the issue of a Commercial Pilot Certificate – Airplane Category, and 14 CFR Part 61.129(a) details the minimum training requirements for the issue of a certificate.

If you already hold a commercial pilot certificate in another category of aircraft, you can add the Airplane Category to your existing pilot certificate. The benefits of doing an additional rating are that you are not required to take another FAA knowledge test, and the total airplane time required is only 70 hours – 20 hours of dual instruction (in ME if going for the multi-engine rating) and 50 hours of solo/PIC flight time in any aircraft), provided you have the minimum hours required for the certificate in other categories of aircraft.

The course is based on the minimum requirements of 20 hours of dual instruction and 35 hours of solo/PIC flight time in airplanes, as some very experienced pilots will be able to meet the standards of proficiency in the minimum times.

However, some students may need more than the minimums dependent on their overall aviation experience in different categories of aircraft

Course Outline & Fees

Single Engine Land (ASEL)

  • 20 hours of dual flight instruction | $3,500
  • 50 hours of PIC flight time (hour building) |  $5,750
  • FAA written knowledge test | $165
  • Practical test and checkride | $875

Course Total – $10,290

Multi Engine Land (AMEL)

  • 20 hours of dual flight instruction | $7,400
  • 50 hours of PIC flight time (hour building in single engine aircraft) | $5,750
  • FAA written knowledge test | $165
  • Practical test and checkride | $875

Course Total – $14,190

PLEASE NOTE: Prices are subject to change

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Minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language to at least ICAO level 4 (minimum operational level)
  • Hold an FAA second class medical certificate
  • Complete 20 hours of dual instruction on the areas of operation in 14 CFR Part 61.127(b)(1) – included in the 250 hours total time requirement
  • Complete a minimum of 250 hours of total flight time, of which 50 hours of flight time must be in airplanes
  • Complete 100 hours of PIC time, of which 50 hours must be in airplanes
  • Pass a practical test with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner – the test comprises an oral exam and a flight test