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Commercial Pilot Certificate is required before you can accept passengers for hire. For those pursuing a career in aviation, it is a key milestone on the road to becoming a professional pilot.
Red Baron Aviation, a certified Cessna Pilot Center, has the right equipment, staff and training curriculum to make that dream a reality. Get started today!
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Minimum costs for aircraft rental and hourly instructions are listed below. Plan on investing approximately $6,000-$6,500 in becoming a Commercial Pilot, including outlays for ground school, supplies, and test fees.
10 Hours Cessna 172 @ $98/hr (Block Rate) |
$980 |
15 Hours Cessna 172RG @ $135/hr |
$2,025 |
20 Hours Dual Flight Instruction @ $55/hr (Block Rate) |
$1,100 |
15 Hours Ground Instruction @ $55/hr (Block Rate) |
$825 |
Progress Phase Check (2 hrs Cessna 172 RG @ $135/hr) |
$270 |
Books & Materials (Cessna Interactive Learning Program) |
$329 |
FAA Written Test |
$90 |
Practical Test w/FAA Examiner |
$450 |
Average Minimum Cost: |
$6,069 |
Requirements
To be eligible for your Commercial Rating, you must be a currently rated Private Pilot and have 250 hours of total logged flight time. Some of this time can be obtained during your Commercial training. At some point during your training, prior to taking your final flight exam, you must score 70 percent or better on the 60-question multiple-choice Instrument Pilot written test administered by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). You must also have a current Medical Certificate.
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