Commercial Pilots Licence

 

A commercial licence allows you to work as a pilot for hire or reward within New Zealand

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To obtain a CPL you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Hold a current Class 1 Medical Certificate

• Pass six CPL theory exams:

  • Principles of Flight 

  • Aviation Law

  • Air Navigation and Flight Planning

  • Meteorology

  • Aircraft Technical Knowledge

  • Human Factors

• Complete at least 200 hours of flying time, including at least: 

  • 100 hours solo flight time 

  • 10 hours instrument time

  • 10 hours cross-country navigation flying

• Complete a CPL flight test with a flight  testing officer.

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More information can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, CAA NZ, website, including their 'How to' series, which includes 'How to Be a Pilot'.   Printed booklet copies can be picked up from the Kaikoura Aero Club.