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In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets the flight hour requirements for obtaining a Commercial Pilot License (CPL). Below are the details:
FAA Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Requirements
1. Total Flight Hours
- 250 total flight hours are required to obtain a Commercial Pilot License in the U.S.
2. Breakdown of Required Flight Hours
- 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC): This is the time you are directly responsible for and control of the aircraft.
- 50 hours of cross-country flight: Cross-country flight is defined as a flight that departs and returns to the same airport or a flight that is conducted over a distance of more than 50 nautical miles from the departure airport.
- 10 hours of night flight: This must include at least 10 hours of flight time, with at least 5 hours of night training with an instructor and at least 1 night cross-country flight of at least 100 nautical miles total distance.
- 20 hours of flight training with an instructor: These must cover various areas, including:
- 10 hours of instrument training.
- 2 hours of cross-country flight training.
- 3 hours of night flight training, as mentioned above.
- 10 hours of solo flight: This includes solo cross-country flights and solo time performing maneuvers.
3. Additional Requirements
- Written Knowledge Exam: After completing the required training, you must pass a written exam that tests your knowledge of aviation topics, including regulations, navigation, weather, and aircraft systems.
- Check Ride/Practical Test: After passing the written exam, you will undergo a check ride with an FAA examiner to demonstrate your flying skills, including handling the aircraft and performing maneuvers in various scenarios.
Summary of FAA CPL Requirements:
- Total Flight Hours: 250 hours.
- Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 100 hours.
- Cross-Country Flight: 50 hours.
- Night Flight: 10 hours (with specific requirements for night cross-country).
- Flight Training with Instructor: 20 hours (includes instrument, cross-country, and night training).
- Solo Flight: 10 hours.
These are the general FAA requirements for a CPL in the U.S. Keep in mind that flight schools may have additional training programs that may exceed the minimum hours, and certain ratings or endorsements may require additional time.
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