Commercial Pilot
CPL(A/H)
Orbit Groundschool
Commercial Pilot - CPL(A/H)
The Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is the minimum pilot license required to serve as pilot in command on aircraft weighing up to 5,700 kg or with fewer than nine passenger seats. This program is intended for those who are exclusively focused on a career as a professional pilot, for example as a flight instructor (VFR-only), or for conducting activities such as promotional and sightseeing flights. The program offers the option to obtain only the CPL certificate, without adding an Instrument Rating (IR). This program is also highly suitable for helicopter pilots with professional aspirations who wish to focus on VFR flying.
Minimum requirements or preferences
Commercial Pilot - CPL(A/H)
At the start of the theory course:
In possession of at least an ICAO-recognised PPL(A) or PPL(H) licence.
Ideally in possession of an EASA Class 1 medical certificate
Preferably at least 17 years old
Secondary education completed
Sufficient knowledge of English, mathematics, and physics
Training Structure and Course Layout
The training courses consist of a distance learning phase (home study at your own pace) combined with a half-day brush-up session per subject (morning or afternoon), based on questions and answers to assess your fundamental knowledge. These half-day sessions are scheduled over five consecutive working days, as stated here or at the bottom of this page. These sessions, often referred to as Brush-up courses, are mandatory as required by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT). Upon completion of each module, examinations will follow. These are conducted monthly at our own in-house examination centre.
None of the Brush-up courses take place in Arnhem; participants follow the sessions from home via live webinars, which require a computer with a webcam and headset.
Prior to the Brush-up course, a refresher module on basic mathematics and physics has been added, with a compulsory test and an introduction to Knowledge, Skills & Attitude (KSA).
In order to keep the theory training structured and to ensure that specific components tie in well with each other, the course material, consisting of thirteen theory subjects, has been divided into two modules.
Module 1
061 – General Navigation
022 – Instrumentation
033 – Flight Planning and Monitoring
050 – Meteorology
040 – Human Performance and Limitations
090 – Communications
031 – Mass and Balance
Module 2
021 – Aircraft General Knowledge
062 – Radio Navigation (PBN)
071 – Operational Procedures
081 – Principles of Flight
032 – Performance
010 – Air Law
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Self-study
The major advantage of our distance-learning CPL programme is that you can organise your own study pace and schedule. The home-study programme is structured into weekly and daily tasks, and with approximately fifteen study hours per week, a completion time of around six months for both modules is very achievable, excluding examinations.
An average student completes the CPL theoretical training programme in approximately four to six months. Module 1 takes around fourteen weeks and Module 2 approximately ten weeks. The overall duration depends on the amount of time you dedicate to your studies.
During self-study, you will be guided through all subjects and topics via a simple module-based study programme. Your study progress is monitored through mandatory progress tests. These progress tests are administered after a varying number of chapters and can be completed at home on your computer. With a single click, you can then submit the test online to Orbit Groundschool for review.
Study material
- ATPdigital CBT software — available for Mac, iPad and PC (downloadable)
- Activation code for 2 installations per licence on PC or Mac
- Jeppesen General Student Pilot Route Manual
- Brush-up courses
- Bundled Civil Aviation Publications 696, 697 and 698 or CAP 758 for helicopters
- 24/7 email support from subject instructors
- 12 months of access to BGSonline including examination question database
- 12 months of technical software support
Reference material
Additional books may optionally be ordered as reference or supplementary material. These books are not required to successfully complete the full training programme.
Not including:
- Pooleys CRP-5 navigation flight computer and pen
- EASA-approved calculator (such as the Casio FX-82MS)
- Navigation protractor
- Costs of theoretical examinations when taken in-house at our Arnhem location (Austro) More information
- Accommodation costs during your stay in Arnhem (see information page ‘accommodation’)
Software and hardware requirements
Software Requirements (Windows/Mac)
- Windows 10 (Windows)
- MacOS 10.14 of later (Mac)
Hardware Requirements (Windows/Mac)
- 3GHz Dual Core (64-bit) processor or faster
- 4 GB RAM
- Up to 15 GB of available hard drive space (depending on the size of the course)
- A reliable internet connection if you wish to download the lessons online (average course size is approximately 13 GB)
Software- and hardware requirements
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- iOS 12.0 or later
- 4 GB RAM
- Up to 15 GB of available hard drive space (depending on the size of the course)
- A reliable internet connection if you wish to download the lessons online (average course size is approximately 13 GB)
Course fees
€ 2.995,-