Commercial Certificate

Angel City Flyers’ commercial pilot certificate course is done in a Diamond DA42 Twin. The course includes attaining a multiengine rating, commercial certificate and complex endorsement in one packaged solution.

The commercial certificate training has five phases:

Multiengine proficiency

Instrument flight training

Cross-country flight training

Night flight training

Flights performing the duties of pilot in command

What do I need to start my commercial certificate?

You need to have a minimum of 230 hours flight time and 50 hours of cross-country PIC, a current pilot certificate and medical.

How long will it take?

Based on a full-time schedule, the course takes between 14 to 21 days depending on self-study and previous flying experience.

How much does it cost?

The following chart shows typical costs associated with the flight training portion of the commercial course. Ground school and briefings are not shown, as they will vary with a candidate’s self-study and preparation.

Resource	Per/Hour	Hours
Diamond DA42 Twin (dual)	$445	20	$8900
Flight training device (with instructor)	185	1	185
Briefings and ground school	75

Other expenses:

Aircraft rental for the practical test
Knowledge test fee – approx. $150
Practical test fee – approx. $700