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FAA Commercial Pilot License – Part 141 Training | Flying Academy
FAA CPL — Part 141 Focus

FAA Commercial Pilot License
Part 141 Training

Advance your aviation career with our structured Part 141 Commercial Pilot License program. Professional ground school and stage-checked flight training prepare you for commercial operations and your CPL checkride.

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Commercial Pilot Training at Flying Academy

Why Earn Your CPL?

The Commercial Pilot License authorizes you to be compensated for flying services, opening doors to professional aviation careers.

Professional Aviation Career

Our Part 141 program emphasizes professional standards, aeronautical decision-making, and advanced aircraft handling to prepare you for entry-level commercial roles including flight instruction, charter operations, and airline pathways.

The structured Part 141 approach provides reduced minimum flight time requirements (190 hours vs 250 under Part 61) while maintaining rigorous training standards through stage checks and progress monitoring.

Training Locations

Miami, FloridaCorona (Los Angeles), CaliforniaVan Nuys (Los Angeles), California

Fast Facts

  • Structured Part 141 syllabus with mandatory stage checks
  • 65 hours minimum ground training per FAA requirements
  • 190 total flight time minimum (vs 250 Part 61)
  • Fleet options include C172 G1000 & complex/TAA aircraft
  • Comprehensive preparation for FAA knowledge test & checkride
  • Professional instructors with commercial experience

Ground Training — Part 141 (65 Hours Minimum)

Under Part 141 regulations, commercial pilot candidates must complete a minimum of 65 hours of ground training covering all aeronautical knowledge areas required by 14 CFR 141 Appendix D.

Ground instruction is conducted simultaneously with flight training and can be delivered through group classes or individual one-on-one instruction.

  • Federal Aviation Regulations and accident reporting
  • Advanced aerodynamics and principles of flight
  • Meteorology and weather systems analysis
  • Aircraft performance, weight & balance computations
  • Navigation systems and aeronautical charts
  • Aeronautical decision making and crew resource management
  • Aircraft systems and emergency procedures
  • Commercial maneuvers and ACS standards
  • Night and high-altitude operations
  • National Airspace System operations

Ground Training Hours Breakdown

Minimum Required Ground Training 65 Hours
Regulations & Procedures 12 Hours
Aerodynamics & Performance 10 Hours
Meteorology & Weather 8 Hours
Navigation & Charts 8 Hours
Aircraft Systems 10 Hours
Commercial Maneuvers 8 Hours
Test Prep & Review 9 Hours

Knowledge Test & Oral Preparation

Ground school includes comprehensive preparation for the FAA CPL knowledge test and oral examination portion of the checkride.

Flight Training — Part 141 (190 Hours Total)

Our Part 141 CPL flight training program requires a minimum of 190 total flight hours with specific dual and solo requirements outlined in the approved syllabus.

Training focuses on advanced aircraft control, commercial maneuvers, and professional decision-making through a structured, stage-checked curriculum.

  • Commercial maneuvers: lazy eights, chandelles, eights-on-pylons, steep spirals
  • Cross-country flight planning and navigation
  • Complex aircraft or TAA operations (10 hours minimum)
  • Instrument procedures and night operations
  • Emergency procedures and systems management
  • Commercial flight operations and regulations
  • Stage checks and progress evaluations
  • Mock checkrides and oral examinations

Flight Training Requirements

Total Flight Time Minimum 190 Hours
Dual Flight Training 55 Hours
Instrument Training 10 Hours
Complex/TAA Aircraft 10 Hours
Day Cross-Country 2 Hours
Night Cross-Country 2 Hours
Pre-Checkride Training 3 Hours

CPL Practical Test

Final examination consists of oral and practical tests with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. Upon successful completion, Commercial Pilot privileges are added to your certificate.

Entry Requirements

Ensure you meet all prerequisites before beginning your commercial pilot training program.

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Pilot Certificate

Hold current Private Pilot License (PPL) and Instrument Rating (IR), or complete IR training as part of integrated program.

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Medical Certificate

Valid FAA Second-Class Medical certificate (First-Class recommended for airline career pathway).

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English Proficiency

Demonstrate English language proficiency and meet recent flight experience requirements per Part 141 syllabus.

Training Locations

Choose from our three strategically located training bases, each offering excellent weather and professional facilities.

Miami, Florida Location

Miami, Florida

Year-round flying weather, diverse airspace, and comprehensive Part 141 ground and flight training facilities.

Corona, Los Angeles

Corona (Los Angeles), CA

Excellent California weather conditions ideal for maintaining consistent training schedules and rapid program completion.

Van Nuys, Los Angeles

Van Nuys (Los Angeles), CA

Train in one of the busiest general aviation environments, perfect for developing commercial pilot skills.

Talk to a Flight Training Consultant

Schedule a consultation to discuss CPL start dates, aircraft availability, complex/TAA options, and location-specific training timelines under our Part 141 program.

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