The integrated CPL(A) course needs at least 150 hours of flying training. The modular route needs 200 hours of flight time, 100 of them as pilot in command. Either way there's night, instrument, cross-country and complex aeroplane time to tick off. PilotMetrics tracks all of it.
The UK CAA and EASA share the same Part-FCL minimums. These are the minimums PilotMetrics checks your logbook against.
| Requirement | Minimum | Regulation |
|---|---|---|
| Flying training | 150 h up to 5 h in a simulator (FSTD) | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Dual instruction | 80 h up to 5 h in a simulator (FSTD) | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| PIC (up to 55 hours as SPIC) | 70 h | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Cross-country as PIC | 20 h | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| VFR cross-country of at least 540 km (300 NM) as PIC, with full-stop landings at 2 other aerodromes | 1 flight | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Night flight time | 5 h | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Night dual instruction | 3 h | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Night dual cross-country navigation | 1 h | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Night solo take-offs and full-stop landings | 5 | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Instrument flight instruction | 10 h up to 5 h in a simulator (FSTD) | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Complex aeroplane (4+ seats, variable pitch propeller, retractable gear) | 5 h | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) | Completed | Part-FCL Appendix 3 C (CPL(A) integrated course) |
| Requirement | Minimum | Regulation |
|---|---|---|
| Flight time as a pilot | 200 h | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| PIC | 100 h | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| Cross-country as PIC | 20 h | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| VFR cross-country of at least 540 km (300 NM) as PIC, with full-stop landings at 2 other aerodromes | 1 flight | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| Night flight time | 5 h | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| Night dual instruction | 3 h | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| Night dual cross-country navigation | 1 h | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| Night solo take-offs and full-stop landings | 5 | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| Instrument flight instruction | 10 h up to 5 h in a simulator (FSTD) | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| Complex aeroplane (4+ seats, variable pitch propeller, retractable gear) | 5 h | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
| Upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) | Completed | Part-FCL FCL.325.A and Appendix 3 E (CPL(A) modular) |
Minimums only, not legal advice: you also need the theory exams, medical and skill test, and your school and authority decide when you're ready. Check the current regulation for your licence.
Your FlightLogger logbook times, such as PIC, night and instrument, come straight across.
FlightLogger import →Total, dual and PIC hours against the CPL minimums, free on your Progress page.
Open in demo →Night, instrument, cross-country, the 300 NM flight and complex time in your Logbook.
Open in demo →Your projected finish from your recent pace, with planned breaks left out.
Open in demo →Groups and anonymised school statistics for everyone on your course.
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