Commercial - Pilot Requirements/Qualifications

Question 1

What are the eligebility requirements and applicant requirements to be a Commercial Pilot?

Answer 1

1. 18 yrs old
2. English, read, speak, write, understand
3. At least IRA or enrolled in IRA (141 school, otherswise only PPL)
4. Ground training - with endoresement
5. Pass knowledge test - with endorsement
6. Practical test endorsement
7. 35hrs ground training (141)
8. 120hrs flight training (141) of which..
   - 55 hrs must be dual instruction
   - 10hrs instrument
   - 10hrs in Complex or TAA aircraft
   - 100 nm 2hr day XC
   - 100 nm, 2hr night XC
   - 3hrs in prep for practical test
9. Pass practical

Question 2

What is a TAA?

Answer 2

Technically Advanced Aircraft

An aircraft that has..
* A PFD
* A MFD
* A 2 axis autopilot

FAR 61.129(j)

10hrs in a TAA (or Complex aircraft) are required to meet the elegibility requirements for a Commercial Rating

Question 3

What kinds of aircraft would require a Type Rating to fly?

Answer 3

1. Large aircraft (>12,500lb MTOW)
2. Turbo-Jet (not Turbofan)
3. Any other aircraft specified by the FAA

FAR 61.31

Question 4

What kinds of aircraft would require a logbook endorsement?

Answer 4

1. Complex Airplane (Constant speed prop, flaps, landing gear)
2. High Performance Aircraft (>200hp)
3. Hight Altitude, Pressurized aircraft (>25,000ft MSL)

BONUS
4. Tailwheel
5. Glider

FAR 61.31

Question 5

What constitutes a High Altitude, Pressurized aircraft?

Answer 5

An aircraft that has a service ceiling or max operating altitude HIGHER than 25,000ft MSL

FAR 61.31

Question 6

What is needed to be authorized to operate a High Altitude, Pressurized aircraft?

Answer 6

1. Recieve and log ground & flight training
2. Recieve a logbook endorsement

FAR 61.31

Question 7

With a Commercial Pilot Certificate can you fly for an airline under a 121 certificate?

Answer 7

NO, you will need an ATP Certificate

FAR 121.436