Sacramento Training Environment
Master commercial aviation at Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC). Our location offers the prime professional training ground—operating within Class D controlled airspace and adjacent to the busy Class C environment of Sacramento International. Train alongside professional ATC and diverse traffic to gain the real-world experience needed for a commercial career.
FAA Requirements
Obtaining a Commercial Pilot Certificate requires meeting specific aeronautical experience requirements under FAA Part 61. Prerequisites include precision, mastery of aircraft systems, and professional decision-making.
18 Years Old
Minimum age for issuance.
Private Pilot
Valid PPL Certificate required.
250 Hours Total
Total aeronautical time.
100 Hours PIC
Pilot in Command time.
50 Hours XC
Cross-country PIC hours.
20 Hours Training
Commercial dual instruction.
10 Hours Instrument
Training on aircraft control.
10 Hours Complex/TAA
Advanced aircraft techniques.
Day Cross-Country
2-hour day training flight.
Night Cross-Country
2-hour night training flight.
300 NM XC
Commercial cross-country trip.
Checkride Prep
3 hours final test preparation.
Fly Professionally
Transition from a hobbyist to a professional, authorized to be compensated for your flight services.
Commercial Pilot Path
01
Build Flight Time
Commercial Training FAQs
02
Advanced Maneuvers
Build Advanced Skills
Master precision maneuvers and complex aircraft systems to achieve the highest level of mastery.
03
Commercial Procedures
04
Cross-Country Training
Prepare for a Career
Unlock doors to airline recruitment, corporate aviation, and specialized commercial operations.
05
FAA Knowledge Test
06
Checkride