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COMMERCIAL ADD ON CERTIFICATE
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The Commercial Certificate will allow a pilot to have a career in aviation as a pilot. The Commercial pilot may receive compensation for hire. The Commercial pilot may be employed by a company but cannot "hold out" and act as a private charter pilot - advertising on his/her own. This course is for the Pilot that is already a Commercial Rating pilot in another category. For example: a helicopter commercial pilot.
A student may train under Part 61 or Part 141 rules depending how many flight hours they have. After the student has obtained their Private Pilots License, typically, they will obtain their Instrument Rating. Why? There are very few Commercial pilots that do not fly in reduced visibility and sky conditions by the reference to flight instruments. An example of a Commercial Pilot who would not need an Instrument Rating would be a pilot who flew as a tour guide pilot. Of course you would want to see the aerial scenery on beautiful weather.
Course Objectives:
The Student will obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for an add-on of the FAA Commercial Pilot with an additional category rating.
Ground Training Includes:
Pre-flight preparation and procedures; complex aircraft procedures; complex aircraft systems; advanced aerodynamics principles; airplane performance limitations; federal aviation regulations; stall/spin awareness; aeronautical charts and publications; radio aids to VFR navigation; meteorology and weather data services; national airspace systems; radio communications; air traffic control; aeromedical factors; commercial operations; passenger and freight loading; night maneuvers; and ground operations.
Flight Training Includes:
Pre-flight procedures; airport operations; maximum performance take offs and landings; maximum performance flight maneuvers; navigation and cross country flying; slow flight and stalls; complex aircraft operation; commercial flight maneuvers; emergency procedures; night operations; post flight briefing.
PART 141 - COMMERCIAL ADD-ON SINGLE-ENGINE REQUIREMENTS:
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Hold at least a current commercial pilot certificate with an aircraft category and class rating
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Meet FAR Part 141 Appendix D Commercial (3) & (4)
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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English Language
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No FAA Commercial knowledge exam Part 61.63 (b)(4) required
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Complete the Commercial Course consisting of:
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55 hours in an airplane
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5 hours of instrument training in a single engine airplane
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10 hours of training in a single engine airplane retractable landing gear (complex airplane)
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3 hours by CFI for Check ride prep within 60 days
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2 hour, Day, VFR, Dual Cross Country, one leg consisting of a straight-line distance of 100 NM
2 hour, Night, VFR, Dual Cross Country, one leg consisting of a straight-line distance of 100 NM
PART 61 - COMMERCIAL ADD-ON REQUIREMENTS:
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Hold at least a current commercial pilot certificate with an aircraft category and class rating
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Meet FAR Part 61.129 (a) requirements
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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
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No FAA Commercial knowledge written exam required Part 61.63 (b)(4)
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Have at least 250 total flight hours
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100 hours in powered aircraft, 50 hours must be in an airplane
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100 hours as PIC, 50 hours in an airplane and 50 hours cross country (at least 10 hours in an airplane)
- 20 hours of training on the areas of operations listed in 61.127 (b)(1) including at least:
10 hours of actual or simulated instrument time
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3 hours by CFII - Check ride prep within 60 days
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10 hours of solo flight training: a 300 NM Cross Country total distance, 3 points, one with is straight line distance of at least 250 nautical miles from the original departure point AND 5 hours in Night, VFR conditions with 10 takeoffs and 10 landings at an operating control tower
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2 hour, Day, VFR, Dual Cross Country, one leg consisting of a straight-line distance of 100 NM
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2 hour, Night, VFR, Dual Cross Country, one leg consisting of a straight-line distance of 100 NM
FAST TRACK TRAINING PROGRAM
Due to the high demand by the airlines and corporate charter for pilots, American Winds has taken our proven training program and adapted to a FAST TRACK program.
Don’t be fooled by National flight school chains that have paid recruiters trying to lure in Students by phony sales pitches. “Get a Private license in 2 weeks or a Commercial license in 90 days.” Students graduating from these flight schools spend their days flying with little or no ground training by the flight school or flight instructor. Flight hours without quality ground training and academic studying is a complete waste of money!!! Students must do their homework and demand a high quality flight training program for their money. Students should expect their flight school of choice to have an excellent reputation in the aviation community. Most importantly, Student should know with confidence that their aviation education will get them a quality job.
American Winds trains our FAST TRACK students with EVERY intention of one day hiring them as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). We have hired 99.9% of our CFI Students. We have a 100% pass rate with 7 FAA Designated Flight Examiners (DPE) for eight straight years. American Winds has made national new and aviation history. Our reputation for quality, leadership and customer service precedes us.
Students will use our quality flight syllabus to track their training progress. Students will also use our FAA inspected airplanes with our standardized flight instructors. All of this will be under the guidance of our Chief Flight Instructor.
* Be proud of your flight training! *
* Be proud of training at American Winds! *
* We are Proud of our FAST TRACK and PROUD of YOU! *
Cost
We have quoted our prices off of the FAA minimum flight hours required. Most student in the advanced courses finish on time and on budget. An approximate cost table is listed here.