Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW)
1110 26th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(800) 645-3563
Flight Training: Commercial Rating
Requirements & Costs
Commercial Course Estimate:
Solo Time (C-152) ............................
Dual Cross Country (C-152) ...............
Dual Local Time (C-152) ...................
Dual Local Time (C-172RG) ...............
Ground Instruction ............................
Commercial Pilot Kit ......................................................
Knowledge Test Fee ......................................................
Check Ride Fee ............................................................
Please note: This is an estimate based on Pavco’s average student completion time under our Part 141 program. Prices may change without notice based on aircraft rental rates. Prices effective 3/1/2022
The requirements to obtain a Commercial Rating are:
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Hold a Private Pilot Certificate
• Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
• Accumulate and log a specified amount of training and experience; the following are part of the airplane
single-engine land class rating requirements:
• If training under Part 141: at least 120 hours of training time including 55 hours with an instructor
and 10 hours of solo flight, and and applicable cross-country flights and night flights
• If training under Part 61: at least 250 hours of piloting time including 20 hours of training with an
instructor and 10 hours of solo flight, and applicable cross-country flights and night flights
• Pass a computerized FAA knowledge test
• Pass an oral test and flight test administered by an FAA inspector or FAA-designated examiner
For more details and aeronautical requirements, please see the Federal Aviation Regulations
Training Materials
Pavco has all of the training materials you will need to
get started with your flying. Please come in and browse
our pilots shop. Our staff will help you find the training
materials you need...
Items you will need:
• Cessna Commercial Pilot Kit
• Aircraft Information Manual
• Seattle Sectional Chart
Hours
65
14
26
15
15
Rate/Hr
$109.00
$178.00
$178.00
$236.00
$69.00
TOTAL:
Total
$7,085.00
$2,492.00
$4,628.00
$3,540.00
$1,035.00
$300.00
$175.00
$600.00
$19,855.00
Earn your Bachelor's Degree of Science in Aviation
right here at Pavco!
As a commercial pilot, you may be compensated for flying. During your commercial training, you will focus on a better understanding of the aircraft and its mechanical systems, advanced flight maneuvers, and a higher standard of airmanship. As a commercial pilot, you will also learn the skills to operate a complex aircraft that has retractable landing gear and a variable pitch propeller. The commercial rating itself does not allow a pilot to fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IFR), for this you will still need your Instrument Rating.
Still have some questions? Contact us for more information... (253) 851-5577
