#142 | Beyond the Private: What It Takes to Get A Commercial | FAR 61.129

#142 | Beyond the Private: What It Takes to Get A Commercial | FAR 61.129

Author: forum.PilotGround.com June 9, 2025 Duration: 2:27:36
Rob, Scott, and Lee explore the requirements of FAR 61.129 for obtaining a commercial pilot certificate and discuss the challenges pilots face when pursuing this rating. • Breaking down the 250 total flight hours needed for commercial certification • Analyzing the cross-country time requirements and how most pilots struggle to accumulate enough • Discussing instrument training requirements and instructor qualifications • Exploring complex aircraft options and the 10-hour training requirement...

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