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Saudi CPL requirements

The Commercial Pilot Licence lets you fly for hire. It builds on the PPL with more experience and stricter standards.

Prerequisites

Hold a PPL, a current Class 1 medical, and the required English level.

Experience

Build the total and specific hours (PIC, cross-country, night, instrument) required by Part 61.

Tests

Pass the CPL theory exams and the commercial skill test.

Regulations cited

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