Fast Track to 250 Hours

Commercial
Time Building

Build flight time efficiently and affordably. Reach your 250-hour commercial minimum with structured programs designed for rapid hour accumulation.

Time Building Overview

Target Hours: 250 total time
Rate: $135/hour solo
Block Discounts: Up to 15% off
Timeline: 2-6 months
$13,500
100-Hour Block
Save $2,000!
Solo cross country flight building time

Smart Time Building Strategy

Structured programs that maximize your flight time while minimizing costs and meeting all commercial requirements

Cost effective flight training

Cost Effective

Block time discounts and solo rates make building hours affordable. Save thousands compared to dual instruction rates.

Cross country navigation training

Structured Progress

Planned cross-country routes and specific hour requirements ensure you meet all commercial prerequisites efficiently.

Accelerated hour building

Accelerated Timeline

Intensive flying schedules allow you to build 100+ hours in just 2-3 months with dedicated commitment.

Commercial Hour Requirements

Strategic planning to meet all FAA commercial pilot requirements

Total Time

250

Minimum total flight hours required for commercial license

PIC Time

100

Pilot-in-command hours (solo and acting as PIC)

Cross Country

50

Cross-country PIC time (flights over 50nm)

Night Time

5

Night flying hours for commercial requirements

Additional Requirements

Complex Aircraft

10 hours in complex aircraft (retractable gear, constant speed prop)

Long Cross Country

One 300nm+ cross-country with landings at 3 airports

Dual Instruction

20 hours of dual instruction including commercial maneuvers

Time Building Programs

Flexible programs designed for different experience levels and timelines

50-Hour Builder

Perfect for pilots with 200+ hours

Solo Rate: $145/hour
Block Rate: $135/hour
Total Cost: $6,750
Timeline: 4-8 weeks
50 hours solo flight time
Cross-country flight planning
Night flying included
Progress tracking
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100-Hour Builder

Ideal for pilots with 150+ hours

Solo Rate: $145/hour
Block Rate: $125/hour
Total Cost: $12,500
Timeline: 2-4 months
Save $2,000!
100 hours solo flight time
Structured cross-country routes
Night and complex time
Commercial prep included
Priority scheduling
Choose 100-Hour

Zero to Commercial

Complete program from private to commercial

Solo Rate: $125/hour
Dual Rate: $185/hour
Total Program: $35,000
Timeline: 6-12 months
200+ hours flight time
Instrument rating included
Complex aircraft training
Commercial checkride prep
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Time Building Aircraft

Well-maintained aircraft optimized for efficient hour building

Cessna 172 for time building

Cessna 172

Reliable and economical for solo time building

  • • GPS navigation
  • • Excellent fuel economy
  • • Easy to fly solo
  • • Well-maintained fleet
$135/hour
Block rate
Piper Cherokee for time building

Piper Cherokee

Low-wing experience for diverse training

  • • Different flight characteristics
  • • Stable cross-country platform
  • • Good payload capacity
  • • Modern avionics
$140/hour
Block rate
Piper Arrow complex aircraft

Piper Arrow

Complex aircraft for commercial requirements

  • • Retractable landing gear
  • • Constant speed propeller
  • • Required for commercial
  • • Advanced systems training
$165/hour
Block rate

Block Time Benefits

Purchase flight time in blocks and save significantly on your time building journey.

25 hours: 5% discount
50 hours: 10% discount
100 hours: 15% discount
Priority aircraft scheduling
Block time savings calculator

Start Building Hours Today

Get on the fast track to your commercial pilot license

Getting Started:

1

Hour Assessment

Review your current hours and plan your path to 250

2

Program Selection

Choose the time building program that fits your needs

3

Start Flying

Begin your structured time building program

Prerequisites:

Private Pilot License
Current medical certificate
Current flight review
Commitment to regular flying

Time Building Tips:

  • • Fly consistently to maintain proficiency
  • • Plan cross-country routes strategically
  • • Track all flight time meticulously
  • • Build night hours early in the program
  • • Consider weather patterns for scheduling
Commercial pilot logbook tracking

Time Building Questions

How quickly can I build 100 hours?

With dedicated flying (3-4 hours per day, 4-5 days per week), you can build 100 hours in 2-3 months. Weather and aircraft availability affect the timeline.

Can I build time in my own aircraft?

We can provide instruction and guidance for time building in your own aircraft. This often provides the most cost-effective option.

What's included in the block time rates?

Block rates include aircraft rental, fuel, and basic maintenance. You'll need to add instructor time for any dual instruction portions of your program.

Do you help plan cross-country routes?

Yes! We provide suggested cross-country routes that efficiently build your required hours while meeting commercial pilot requirements for distance and airports.

What happens if weather delays my program?

Weather is part of flying. We help you plan around seasonal weather patterns and provide flexible scheduling to minimize delays in your time building program.