Comercial pilot license

ZAR 149.00
  • Be 18 years of age.

  • Hold a class 1 medical certificate.

  • Hold a valid PPL and night rating.

  • Complete a minimum of 200 hours flight time, including:

    • 100 hours as pilot in command (PIC), of which 50 hours must be cross-country and 5 hours must be at night.

    • 40 hours of instrument flight training — up to 20 hours may be completed on an approved simulator (note: 10 hours may already have been completed during PPL and Night rating courses).

  • Pass 10 CAA theoretical examinations (minimum pass mark 75%).

  • Complete a general radio license course.

  • Pass a CPL ground evaluation and a practical flight test in an advanced-type aircraft and simulator, conducted by a CAA-approved Designated Flight Examiner.

    • The Instrument rating test is typically combined with the CPL flight test.

  • After meeting all practical and theoretical requirements, your training records will be reviewed and submitted to the CAA.

  • Pay the applicable issuance fee to have your PPL upgraded to a CPL.

  • Be 18 years of age.

  • Hold a class 1 medical certificate.

  • Hold a valid PPL and night rating.

  • Complete a minimum of 200 hours flight time, including:

    • 100 hours as pilot in command (PIC), of which 50 hours must be cross-country and 5 hours must be at night.

    • 40 hours of instrument flight training — up to 20 hours may be completed on an approved simulator (note: 10 hours may already have been completed during PPL and Night rating courses).

  • Pass 10 CAA theoretical examinations (minimum pass mark 75%).

  • Complete a general radio license course.

  • Pass a CPL ground evaluation and a practical flight test in an advanced-type aircraft and simulator, conducted by a CAA-approved Designated Flight Examiner.

    • The Instrument rating test is typically combined with the CPL flight test.

  • After meeting all practical and theoretical requirements, your training records will be reviewed and submitted to the CAA.

  • Pay the applicable issuance fee to have your PPL upgraded to a CPL.