How can I become a commercial pilot?
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Initially, one needs to obtain a student pilot license (SPL) from a government sponsored fly club in the country. The minimum eligibility sponsored for the SPL is the matriculation examination, and your age should be above 16 years. An oral examination has to be taken in subjects related to aviation.
Before being permitted to start flying, one must acquire a private pilot license (PPL). Flying includes overall 60 hours of flying, with cross-country and solo flying. In addition, individual have to pass theoretical examinations in subjects such as air regulations, air navigations, aviation meteorology and aircraft engines.
A commercial pilot license (CPL) can be obtained only after acquiring a PPL. Flying club equipped to provide a practical complement of the training for the CPL, which includes a further 190 hours of flying experience.
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