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32W751 TOWER ROAD, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185 630-513-2224

Commercial Certificate: 66 clock Hours

This course focuses on applying aeronatical knowledge and skills including a thorough knowledge of aircraft systems. This license enables the pilot to be hired for certain types of operation like banner towing, agricultural operations and photography; however it doesn't entitle the pilot to fly IFR without an Instrument rating certificate, or fly for the Airlines without an ATP rating in the US.

Admission Requirements

Private Pilot License
Instrument rating (recommended)
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to read, speak, and understand English
Must hold at least a current second-class medical certificate.
Attend an IAA Entrance interview.

COMMERCIAL PILOT COURSE RATES	Pricing
115 hours of cross country split @ $60	$6900
10 hours flight training in aircraft @ 185	$1850
10 hours of flight training in complex aircraft @ $235	$2350
30 hours of ground school (optional)	$200
Written Exam	$150
Final Exam Fees	$700
Related book kit	$350
Estimated Total	$12500

Piper Arrow Blocktime

Purchase 10 hours of time in the Piper Arrow for $165/hour.

Call 630-513-2224 or email katies@illinoisaviation.com for more information.

14 week Private Pilot Ground school

If you or someone you know is interested in taking our 14 week Private Pilot ground school, call 630-513-2224 or email katies@illinoisaviation.com to register or for more details .

The cost for this course is $199 plus the cost of books and materials.

Headset Rental

Rent our headsets for $25. We suggest that student pilots and renters purchase their own headsets. Our rental headsets will be available for additional passengers for the rate of $25 per flight.