Friday, 4 August 2017

COMMERCIAL PILOT

The Commercial Pilot License allows the holder to fly for a salary. This license is required for everyone wishing to make a career in flying.

Regardless of whether an individual wants to make flying their career, or to just fly for recreation, the first step is to obtain the private pilot license. This is a prerequisite for training to become a commercial pilot. The private pilot license involves training with an instructor (dual) and by one's self (solo). One must also attend ground school and pass a written exam. A flight test must also be completed. Whatever one's goals in flying, the private pilot license is a milestone in one's flying career.

Commercial Pilot License

After completion of the private pilot license, one can train to become a commercial pilot. One often does their night rating as part of the commercial pilot training. The commercial pilot course involves advanced visual flight training, training to fly by reference to aircraft instruments, cross-country flying, and emergency procedures. Additional ground school must be attended, and another written exam. One must also complete 200 hours of total flying as well as a flight test.

The commercial pilot license allows an individual to pursue a career in flying. There are many flying careers available. Some individuals go on to become airline, corporate, or charter pilots. These individuals must also obtain a multi-engine and instrument rating. Some individuals go on to become flight instructors, and must obtain their flight instructor rating. Some commercial pilot holders obtain their float endorsement, and fly passengers and cargo into and out of remote lakes or locations.

The commercial pilot license opens a lot of new opportunities for the aspiring pilot. Many careers are available, depending upon the interests of the individual.