Commercial Pilot
Advanced
Commercial Pilot
Program Details
Fly professionally with advanced skills.
Total Program Length:
16–28 weeks (flexible scheduling available)
Total Flight Hours:
Minimum 250 total flight hours (FAA standard, including time from prior training)
Prepare for a professional flying career by mastering advanced aerodynamics, maneuvers, and decision-making. The Commercial Pilot program refines your precision and introduces real-world scenarios needed for career pathways in aviation.
A. Ground School
Regulations & Privileges
- FAA regulations for commercial pilot privileges and limitations
- Accident reporting requirements (NTSB)
- Procedures for operating in the National Airspace System
Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems
- Advanced principles of flight and aerodynamics
- Aircraft performance charts and operating limitations
- High-altitude and night operations
Navigation & Weather
- Aeronautical charts, dead reckoning, and magnetic compass use
- Air navigation facilities and instrument references
- Meteorology, weather recognition, and windshear avoidance
Decision Making & Safety
- Aeronautical decision making (ADM) and risk management
- Weight and balance computations
- Emergency procedures and abnormal scenarios
B. Flight Training
Core Skills
- Preflight preparation and procedures
- Airport operations and communications
- Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds
Advanced Maneuvers
- Steep turns, chandelles, and lazy eights
- Slow flight, stalls, and emergency operations
- Performance maneuvers and precision landings
Professional Proficiency
- Cross-country navigation and commercial cross-country requirements
- High-altitude operations
- Postflight procedures and debriefing
Program Benefits
- Career-focused training designed for professional pilots
- Scenario-based learning with real-world decision-making
- Build the flight experience required for airlines, charter, and corporate roles
Assessments
- FAA Commercial Knowledge Test
- Practical Flight Test (Checkride)
- Oral Examination
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Take Off with McFly Aviation
Experience personalized flight training with Marty Marino, a passionate instructor dedicated to your success. Whether you're starting your first lesson or advancing your skills, McFly Aviation offers a supportive community and expert guidance every step of the way.