Commercial Pilot License Course (Hybrid)

✓️ Get your CPL at E-Flight Academy

✓️ 25 flight hours, all dual (i.e., with instructor). 15 hours VFR, 10 hours IFR.

✓️ Includes all theory courses.

✓️ Hybrid training (electric AND fuel)

✓️ CO2 is offset in cooperation with Justdiggit

Are you a pilot with the ambition to fly commercially, and do you aspire to do so in the most sustainable way, with the latest aircraft at the most innovative flight school available? Then the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Course at E-Flight Academy is just what you're looking for!

A CPL, or Commercial Pilot License, opens the door to a professional career in aviation. This allows you to transport people or cargo for a fee, giving you access to a wide range of career opportunities. Obtaining your CPL is an essential step for those who want to make flying their profession. Moreover, it provides a solid foundation for obtaining further specializations and certifications within the aviation industry.

At E-Flight Academy, we offer state-of-the-art training for your Commercial Pilot License. This high-quality training is taught by our most experienced instructors and is characterized by a hybrid approach. This means that you fly 25% of the time with our advanced electric aircraft and the remaining part with Single Engine Piston aircraft, of which we offset all CO2 emissions through Justdiggit. The training takes place in our hangar at Teuge, E-Deck, which is equipped with excellent briefing rooms, delicious coffee and a positive atmosphere.

Contents of this training

• CPL theory
• 15 hours of instruction VFR;
• 10 hours instruction IFR.
• Of which 6 hours in an aircraft suitable for 4 persons and equipped with an adjustable propeller and retractable landing gear.

The training consists of the following components:

• Basic and advanced visual maneuvers (including UPRT)
• Instrument flying (including basic UPRT)
• Navigation and recap course

This training includes:

• Theory package (through a theory school).
• 60 landings
• Instruction
• All electricity and fuel needed for the 25 hours of flying
• CO2 offsetting through JustDiggit (we arrange)
  
  

The criteria to start the CPL

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years old at the start of the course.
• Hold a Class 1 medical certificate;
• Applicant must hold a PPL(A) (Private Pilot License - Aeroplanes).
• A valid SEP Class Rating.
• E-Conversion: For training in electric aircraft, the E-Conversion course must be completed. More about this E-Conversion.
• Have completed at least 150 flight hours, including 50 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) on aircraft, of which 10 hours must be navigation flights.
• Have successfully completed all theoretical knowledge examinations for the CPL(A) (Commercial Pilot License - Aeroplanes), or ATPL(A) (Airline Transport Pilot License - Aeroplanes) from EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency). 
• Possess a Night Rating (see Night Rating).

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does the course normally take?
  Together with the student, E-Flight Academy will strive to complete the flight training for a CPL(A) in approximately 8 to 10 weeks. However, in most cases the duration of the course will be determined by student availability, so it may take longer. CPL students are required to complete the state exams before beginning the CPL(A) course. 
  
  The practical part of the CPL course must be completed no later than 18 months and in any case within the validity period of the theoretical state exams (36 months after successful completion of the last state exam). All phases of flight instruction are followed in a continuous training program organized by E-Flight Academy.
  
  The flight training in the overview shows the minimum required training. Each training flight has a completion standard that must be achieved before moving on to the next training flight. In the event that the required standard is not achieved within the minimum allotted time, it will be necessary to repeat all or part of the training flight, which will likely result in an extension of the course beyond the minimum hours. Mandatory exercises not flown within a syllabus flight are automatically added to the next instructional flight by the IT system.

• Is the CPL exam included in the price?
  The CPL skill test is not included in the price. An exam has a standard level that needs to be demonstrated. Therefore an exam will not always take the same amount of time. 
  The exam will be flown on a 4-seater with retractable landing gear. This aircraft is rented by the candidate for the exam and E-Flight arranges an examiner. Billing of aircraft rental and examiner including the number of landings and fuel is done afterwards by E-Flight.
  
  
• Can I fly commercially anywhere with my CPL?
  With your CPL in your pocket you can fly commercially anywhere as long as it concerns a VFR operation. If the company in question also flies IFR, you may not be fully deployable. At E-Flight you can also get your IR(A).
  If you want to be hired by a flying company with a multi-pilot operation you also have to take the MCC and UPRT course. If you have any questions about this please contact us!

Data courses

Please contact us if you are interested and for more information boarding@eflight.nl or 055 203 2230.

Take classes during the weekend

You can, we are open every day. Just keep in mind that airports charge higher landing fees on weekends. Therefore, this training is more expensive during this period if you want to take lessons on weekends.

Questions?

Call us at 055 203 2230, (we also respond to Whatsapp messages on this number)