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How many flying hours does it take to obtain the FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate?

April 26, 2017Certificate Commercial FAA flying hours instrument obtain pilot private rating

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How many flying hours does it take to obtain the FAA Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Certificate?

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Private Pilot Certificate: Minimum of 40, average of 70 flight hours. Instrument Rating: Minimum of 125, average of 150 flight hours. Commercial Single Engine Certificate: Minimum of 190, average of 250 flight hours. Commercial Multi-Engine Certificate: 260-270 flight hours. Certified Flight Instructor: approximately 300 flight hours.