Question for a CFI about the Commercial

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12-25-2009, 09:00 AM

topprospect16

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Question for a CFI about the Commercial

Home for the holidays so I do not have my CFI around to pester...

I am aware of the 250TT hour requirement to apply for the ticket, however...

I have 50 hours in the same category of FTD time. Now when my instructors have been signing my logbook, they do not consider FTD as TT. Does this mean I can apply for the Commercial ticket at 200TT because I am credited the additional 50 FTD hours as per 61.129 (i) equaling 250?

If someone could clear it up for me it would be much appreciated

12-25-2009, 12:05 PM

shdw

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Originally Posted by topprospect16

Home for the holidays so I do not have my CFI around to pester...

I am aware of the 250TT hour requirement to apply for the ticket, however...

I have 50 hours in the same category of FTD time. Now when my instructors have been signing my logbook, they do not consider FTD as TT. Does this mean I can apply for the Commercial ticket at 200TT because I am credited the additional 50 FTD hours as per 61.129 (i) equaling 250?

If someone could clear it up for me it would be much appreciated

"flight simulator or flight training device that represents that class of airplane"

Other than that you should be set. Make sure the simulator you used is classified as a simulator or FTD per the regulations.

12-25-2009, 12:59 PM

topprospect16

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Yah I meant to write category and class...appreciate the help

12-27-2009, 08:02 PM

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Use the 50h to meet the minimums, but do not log it at TT. It is not flight time in a log book. If you ever want to interview for a job, the two are separate.

Fly Safe.