Commercial Checkride Prep

If you desire to get paid for flying in different capacities, a commercial pilot certificate is necessary. Along with this, you can also look forward to getting paid as a flight trainer /instructor after getting a commercial checkride. Training for commercial pilot checkride takes an individual pilot back to the fundamentals of airmanship and is far from the strictness of instrument teaching and training.

Many individuals misunderstand the phrase “commercial pilot” to imply that it refers to airline pilots. After finishing 1,500 hours of flight time, you can qualify for an ATP certificate. A commercial pilot license, on the other hand, takes 250 hours to obtain. As an expert and professional pilot, you may take advantage of many professional opportunities in various industries:

  • Powerline patrol
  • Agriculture
  • Banner towing
  • Skydiving Pilot
  • Flight Instruction (with a CFI certificate).

The majority of procedures and flying to be demonstrated for the commercial checkride is similar to that of a private pilot. The most significant distinctions are flight standards that are more stringent and the degree of understanding required to advance and ascend above the level of a private pilot.

What Are The Basic Requirements For Commercial Pilot Certificate?

  • 18 years of age.
  • At least an FAA Second-Class Medical Certificate.
  • Be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.
  • Hold a private pilot certificate.
  • You must collect a total of 250 hours of flight time.
  • Must have logged and received the suitable flight and ground training for a commercial license.
  • Should have 100 hours as a pilot in command.
  • Should have 50 hours as a pilot in command of the cross country flight.
  • You must pass the commercial FAA pilot written examination.
  • Pass the practical and oral commercial pilot examination.

Which Subjects Are Included In The Commercial Pilot Checkride?

The Commercial Pilot Checkride will test applicants on four main areas: general knowledge, airmanship, navigational skills, and cross-country flight planning.   The applicant should demonstrate an understanding of the certification requirements, privileges and limitations, Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations. For risk management, the student pilot should be familiar with flight display systems and avionics, their airplane, and distinguish between proficiency and currency.

What Does The Oral Exam Include?

The commercial checkride consists of various areas outlines in the ACS. You have to prepare to cover up all the topics and areas, include the following: 

  • Preflight procedures 
  • Airport operations
  • Navigation
  • Emergency operations
  • Postflight procedures
  • Landings, go-around, and takeoffs

Why Choose Pilot Checkride Prep?

Our team of professional flight instructors always focus on the key skills of a student pilot. Our certified flight instructors will give you valuable insights on how to enhance your aviation knowledge in preparation for your commercial pilot checkride. To help student pilots in their commercial checkride prep, our instructors implement advanced training methods that help students learn and retain the material. Our instructors will provide quality flight instruction through commercial mock orals and ground lessons to help the student pilot pass their checkride on the first attempt!