COMMERCIAL PILOT ROTARY / HELICOPTER (CHPL)

ATO requirements for a Commercial Rating:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Hold a Private Helicopter Pilot Certificate or meet requirements
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
• Must hold a valid 1st  Class Medical Certificate

Ground Course

Commercial pilots can fly for hire. To exercise the full rights of a commercial pilot, you must complete 150 hours of flight rating and pass the CAAP Commercial Pilot Licensure Examinations and 1 hour Checkride. With 110 hours of ground schooling, subjects for this module include:

• Advanced Medical Factors of Flight
• Advanced Aircraft Aerodynamics
• Advanced Conventional and Turbine Powerplant
• Advanced Flight Instrument
• Advanced Weight and Balance
• Advanced Civil Air Regulations and Licensing
• Advanced Air Traffic Control and Communication Procedures
• Advanced Radio Aids to Navigation
• Advanced Flight Computer
• Advanced Air Navigation & Cross Country Flight Planning
• Advanced Meteorology, Weather Reports and Forecasts
• Advanced Emergency Procedure

Flight Course

Must complete at least 150 logged hours of flight time. Flight training includes advanced commercial maneuvers and emergency procedure.