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As pilot, what is the minimum flight time in an aircraft an applicant must have for a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an airplane rating?

A

250 hours.✓ Correct Answer

B

200 hours.

C

150 hours.

Explanation

14 CFR 61.129(a) requires at least 250 hours of flight time as a pilot for a commercial pilot certificate with an airplane single-engine rating under Part 61 (Part 141 courses allow fewer). 200 and 150 hours do not meet the Part 61 requirement.

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