COM: Commercial Pilot Certificate
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The Commercial Certificate permits pilots to fly aircraft for hire. Although additional training and certification is needed for "Air Taxi" and "Air Carrier" operations, Commercial pilots are entitled to perform a variety of other commercial activities, including sight-seeing, photographic, and agricultural operations.

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Certificate Requirements: Students trained under Part 61 of the Federal Aviation Regulations require 250 hours total time. Applicants need 50 hrs pilot-in-command cross-country, 5 hrs night, and 10 hrs dual in a "complex" airplane.

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IFR: Instrument Rating
Add on rating
The IFR rating is an add on rating to an existing pilot certificate. It removes the 'bad weather' and low visibility restrictions from your pilot certificate.
MEL: Multiengine Rating
Twin engine add on
To be able to fly aircraft with more than one engine, you need to add a multiengine rating to your existing pilot certificate.
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