To be eligible for a commercial pilot
certificate, a person must:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age;
(b) Be able to read, speak, write, and
understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet one of these
requirements due to medical reasons, then the Administrator may place such
operating limitations on that applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for
the safe operation of the aircraft.
(c) Receive a logbook endorsement from
an authorized instructor who:
(1) Conducted the required ground
training or reviewed the person's home study on the aeronautical knowledge areas
listed in §61.125 of this part that apply to the aircraft category and class
rating sought; and
(2) Certified that the person is
prepared for the required knowledge test that applies to the aircraft category
and class rating sought.
(d) Pass the required knowledge test on
the aeronautical knowledge areas listed in §61.125 of this part;
(e) Receive the required training and a
logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who:
(1) Conducted the training on the areas
of operation listed in §61.127(b) of this part that apply to the aircraft
category and class rating sought; and
(2) Certified that the person is
prepared for the required practical test.
(f) Meet the aeronautical experience
requirements of this subpart that apply to the aircraft category and class
rating sought before applying for the practical test;
(g) Pass the required practical test on
the areas of operation listed in §61.127(b) of this part that apply to the
aircraft category and class rating sought;
(h) Hold at least a private pilot
certificate issued under this part or meet the requirements of §61.73; and
(i) Comply with the sections of this
part that apply to the aircraft category and class rating sought.
