The Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL) qualifies a pilot to be financially compensated for flying. It is the essential credential for anyone looking to earn income through aviation—whether flying for hire or instructing new pilots. During your CPL training, you will refine your flying skills to the highest standards of precision and professionalism.
Although it is possible to obtain a CPL without an Instrument Rating (IR), the resulting limitations make it impractical for most career paths. An IR is strongly recommended to ensure your commercial privileges are fully usable.
| Requirements | Resources |
| 2nd class medical | MedXPress |
| Renter’s insurance | BWI AOPA AVEMCO |
| ForeFlight | ForeFlight |
| iPad mini | Apple |
| -E6B -Paper chart VFR sectional and Seattle Terminal Area -Paper chart IFR low altitude | mypilotstore.com |
| Headset | BOSE Light Speed David Clark |
| Online training – Commercial Ground School | Flight Insight (Preferred) Gold Seal King School Pilot Institute The Finer Points |
| Books: -Airplane Flying Handbooks ASA-8083-3C -FAR/AIM -Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge ASA-8083-25C -Instrument Flying Handbook ASA-8083-15B -Instrument Procedures Handbook ASA-8083-26B | mypilotstore.com |