COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE CPL(A)
The commercial pilot licence - CPL(A) enables to perform the post of the pilot in command of any single-pilot aircraft in the commercial air traffic and/or the post of the second pilot.
Requirements for the applicant
- The training applicant must posses the valid medical certificate of Class 1
- Valid PPL(A) pilot licence and min. 150 hours of flight, of which min. 70 hours in the post of the pilot in command, min. 20 hours of navigational flights in the post of the pilot in command, the navigational flights of at least 540 km (300 NM), with full stop landing in two airports, 10 hours of instrument flight a 5 hours of night flights.
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid General Radiotelephone Operator licence
Theoretical preparation
The syllabus comprises 200 hours and/or can be the integral part of the theoretical ATPL training program within the scope of 650 hours and/or of the reduced theoretical ATPL preparation within the scope of 450 hours for the IR licence holder.
Practical training
a) the flight training syllabus comprises 25 hours, of which 20 hours of flying the Cessna 150 and 5 lessons of flying the aircraft C172 RG
b) for the IR licence holders the syllabus comprises 15 hours, of which 10 hours of flying the Cessna 150 and 5 hours of flying the aircraft C172 RG
Examinations
Theoretical examinations are taken in the form of a test at the Civil Aviation Authority, they can also be taken in the course of the practical training program.
The practical skills can be checked after successful passing the theoretical examination. Prior to checking the practical skills, the applicant must have at least 200 flown hours, of which 100 hours as the pilot in command, incorporating 20 hours of cross country flights in the post of the pilot in command; the applicant must be the NIGHT licence holder.
The practical skills are checked by the test inspector of the Civil Aviation Authority.
The examination comprises the flying technique and the navigational flight to the Praha Ruzyně airport.
