The commercial pilot certification course consists of 35 hours computer based instruction and a minimum of 120 hours of flight training. Ground school training includes preflight preparation and procedures; complex aircraft procedures; complex aircraft systems; advanced single / multi engine aerodynamics; airplane performance limitations; federal aviation regulations; stall awareness; spin entry and recovery techniques; aeronautical charts and publications; radio aids to VFR navigation; meteorology and weather data services; national airspace system; radio communications; Air Traffic Control; aero medical factors; commercial operations; passenger and freight loading; night maneuvers; and ground operations.

Flight training syllabus includes preflight procedures; airport operations; maximum performance takeoffs and landings; maximum performance flight maneuvers; ground reference maneuvers; navigation and cross country flying; slow flight and stalls; complex aircraft operation; commercial flight maneuvers; emergency procedures; night operations; and post flight briefing.

Minimum Required Hours

Flight Training: 120 hours minimum

Ground School: 35 hours minimum

Estimated Course Completion: 6-10 months

Estimated Cost: $15,690 (Condensed Training Package and Club Rate Pricing also available. Call (605) 782-7200 for more information).

*All prices shown are estimates of expenses only and should not be regarded as quotes.

Course Preresiquites

Minimum-Private Pilot Certificate-Airplane Single Engine and Instrument Airplane Rating

Minimum-Class 3 Medical

18 years of age to graduate from the course

Read, Speak, Write, and Understand the English Language

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