commercial pilot FAR'sCommercial Pilot Eligibility Requirements
61.123 - Eligibility requirements: General.
To be eligible for a commercial pilot certificate, a person
must:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age;
(b) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English
language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these requirements due to
medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such operating limitations on
that applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of
the aircraft.
(c) Receive a logbook endorsement from an authorized
instructor who:
(1) Conducted the required ground training or reviewed the
person's home study on the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.125 of
this part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought; and
(2) Certified that the person is prepared for the required
knowledge test that applies to the aircraft category and class rating sought.
(d) Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical
knowledge areas listed in §61.125 of this part;
(e) Receive the required training and a logbook endorsement
from an authorized instructor who:
(1) Conducted the training on the areas of operation listed in
§61.127(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating
sought; and
(2) Certified that the person is prepared for the required
practical test.
(f) Meet the aeronautical experience requirements of this
subpart that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought before
applying for the practical test;
(g) Pass the required practical test on the areas of operation
listed in §61.127(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class
rating sought;
(h) Hold at least a private pilot certificate issued under
this part or meet the requirements of §61.73; and
(i) Comply with the sections of this part that apply to the
aircraft category and class rating sought.
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