The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) turns flying into a paycheck. At Los Angeles Flight School, Van Nuys (KVNY), you'll master the advanced maneuvers, complex-aircraft skills, and professional standards the FAA commercial checkride demands — with up to 20 hours completed in our full-motion simulator to keep total costs down.
What a CPL lets you do
A commercial certificate lets you be paid to fly — flight instruction, aerial work, charter, and more. Most graduates pair the CPL with instructor ratings to build hours toward the airlines.
What's included
- Single-engine aircraft — 30 hours
- FAA full-motion simulator — 20 hours
- Dual instruction (aircraft & sim) — 50 hours
- Ground school & briefings — 30 hours
You'll train in complex aircraft like the Piper Arrow. Total logged time in the package: 50 hours.
Requirements
You'll need a Private Pilot License, an Instrument Rating, and the total flight time the FAA requires (generally around 250 hours). See the full requirements.
Pricing & financing
The Commercial Pilot License package is $15,400 with financing available. Enroll now or call (818) 399-9905.