EASA Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

Overview Of the Course

The EASA Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is your gateway to professional aviation. This qualification builds upon your Private Pilot License, developing advanced flying skills, commercial decision-making, and the precision required for professional operations.

License Privileges

Professional Career

Act as First Officer in commercial air transport operations.

Pilot-in-Command

Act as PIC in single-pilot commercial air transport.

PPL Privileges

Exercise all privileges of a Private Pilot License holder.

Operations

PIC or Co-pilot in non-commercial operations.

Note: Holders of a CPL(A) without an Instrument Rating are restricted to VFR operations only.

Ground Training

Course Content

The theoretical training is provided in a form of several ground briefings to help you understand what will be expected of you in the following flight.

You will familiarize yourself with the basic commercial operations and maneuvers, gain further knowledge necessary for obtaining a CPL (A) and become familiar with the handling of a complex airplane.

Additionally, you will be able to attend the theoretical training from the comfort of your home with Flying Academy Worldwide Online Campus.

Theoretical Knowledge

The ground training covers all essential aspects of commercial pilot operations, preparing you for both the written examination and professional flying.

Adv. Flight Planning

Commercial Air Law

Complex Aircraft Systems

Advanced Meteorology

Performance & Planning

Principles of Flight (Adv)

Human Performance

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Flight Training

EASA Part-FCL specifies different training requirements based on whether you already hold an Instrument Rating (IR).

Reduced Hours Path

15 Hours

For pilots who already hold an Instrument Rating:

15 hours of dual flight instruction
5 hours must be on complex aircraft
Focus on visual commercial maneuvers

Standard Path

25 Hours

For pilots without an Instrument Rating:

25 hours of dual flight instruction
5 hours must be on complex aircraft
Includes basic instrument flight maneuvers

Complex Aircraft Definition

A complex single-engine aeroplane with retractable landing gear, flaps, and variable pitch propeller (e.g., Piper Arrow, Cessna 172RG).

Total Experience Requirements

At the end of the training, the trainee must have a minimum of 200 total flight hours (including PPL(A) time) to be eligible for the CPL skill test.

200

Total Hours

100

PIC Hours

20

VFR XC PIC Hours

Detailed Breakdown

100 hours as Pilot-in-Command
10 hours of instrument training (Basic Instrument Flight Module - BIFM)
5 hours of night flying including one cross-country flight and 5 solo take-offs and 5 landings
5 hours on a complex airplane
20 hours of VFR cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command including a cross-country flight totaling at least 540 km (300 NM) with landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure

Practical Examination

Skill Test Requirements

You will have to demonstrate the ability to:

Operate the airplane within its limitations
Complete all maneuvers as smooth and as accurate as requested by EASA
Exercise good judgment and airmanship
Apply aeronautical knowledge
Maintain control of the airplane at all times

Entry Requirements

17-18 years old

Minimum age at the start of training.

PPL(A)

Hold a valid EASA Private Pilot License.

Class 1 Medical

Hold a valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.

CPL Theory

Pass all EASA CPL theoretical knowledge exams.