Accelerated Commercial

Accelerated Commercial: Professional, streamlined, and success-oriented

Our Accelerated Commercial Course is designed to help you take the next big step in your aviation journey. With focused, one-on-one instruction from experienced CFIs, you'll build the skills, precision, and proficiency needed to meet commercial standards. This program offers a structured path to earning your commercial certificate in just 7 days—while ensuring you develop the mastery and professionalism expected of a commercial pilot.

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    • $7,000 Classroom setting

    • $8,000 One-on-one

    • Contact us for more information regarding scheduling!

    • Passed FAA Commercial Knowledge test (bring printed test report)

    • Minimum 240 hours total flight time

      • Minimum 85 hours PIC

    • Current flight review

    • Current FAA Medical Certificate

    • Either a valid U.S. Passport, a U.S. birth certificate, or TSA approval (for non-U.S. students)

    • Both class options include rental of our Garmin equipped Cessna 172’s, CFI, and checkride fee.

    • Up to 16 hours of flight instruction (including aircraft rental)

    • Unlimited ground instruction

    • Unlimited Redbird Simulator use

    • CFI dedicated exclusively to your class

    • Training materials including Lightning Aviation’s Accelerated Commercial Course Guide

    • As this is a very fast paced course, you must come prepared.  If additional training is necessary, standard school rates for aircraft rental and instructor will apply.