Time building is one of the most fun portions of your flight training, don't waste it in the pattern. Gain hours fast &
Plan Strategically to meet all FAA Commercial Pilot requirements.
View ALL specific aeronautical experience requirements for the Commercial Pilot Licence below
Minimum total flight hours required for commercial license
Pilot-in-command hours (solo or acting as PIC)
Cross-country PIC time (flights over 50nm single leg distance)
Night VFR, including 10 Takeoff and landings in the pattern at a towered airport
10 hours in complex aircraft (retractable gear, constant speed prop)
One 300nm+ cross-country with landings at 3 airports
20 hours of dual instruction including commercial maneuvers
Well-maintained aircraft optimized for efficient hour building
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
An exemplary C172, the world's most trusted training aircraft. N300KZ features cutting edge technology including a glass cockpit and Digital engine monitoring systems paired with traditional and glass backup instrumentation. She Features touchscreen WAAS capable GPS, ADSB Traffic and weather systems, terrain avoidance, and crystal clear audio thanks to a new audio panel! She also features a 180HP engine upgrade offering increased performance over other trainers of the exact make and model. N300KZ offers complete and comprehensive flight training!
Piper Cherokee 140/160
The Cherokee cruiser lives up to it's name, training students with both efficiency and comfort! A great trainer and time builder thanks to her reliable Lycoming O-320 Laney won't leave you hanging. This bird features a completely new paint job, interior, and upgraded avionics panel. Pilots stay informed about their surroundings thanks to ADSB traffic & weather, onboard terrain warning systems, and Touchscreen WAAS capable GPS, and a fully Digital Primary engine monitoring system. Laney keeps training fun, informative, and safe for both private pilots to Commercial & CFII candidates alike!
Whether you are flying solo or with a time building partner, make your hours count by planning and executing challenging and unique sorties. At Dependable we encourage students to step outside the normal bounds of flight training in a safe way. Take a trip to the beach to dip your toes in the sand or go find that fabled $100 Hamburger. Exercise your flight planning skills by taking a trip up to NYC to fly the Hudson River corridor or up to Oshkosh for the worlds largest airshow. The best way to prepare to be PIC is to be one, and with the help of our pilot mentoring and training we will give you the knowledge and skills to do so!
All flights are subject to Weather and Dispatch restrictions contact us to learn more
With dedicated flying (3-4 hours per day, 4-5 days per week), you can build 100 hours in 2-3 months. Weather and aircraft availability affect the timeline.
We can provide instruction, guidance, and mentorship for those wishing to time building in their own aircraft. This often provides the most cost-effective option
Yes! We provide suggested cross-country routes that efficiently build your required hours while meeting commercial pilot requirements for distance and airports.
Weather is part of flying. We help you plan around seasonal weather patterns and provide flexible scheduling to minimize delays in your time building program.
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