Episode 441: Commercial Rating Confusion: The 5-Hour Instrument Time Requirement
Description
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At H.O.G.S., our Final Approach Course was built to help pilots avoid mistakes like this. We’ve seen 30 check-rides in 30 months, and every one revealed lessons worth sharing.
That’s why we keep spots limited — one or two students at a time, with instructors dedicated to getting you finished up the right way.
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Takeaway
5 hours of instrument training is required for your Commercial rating — but logging it wrong could fail you before the blades even turn.
Keep your logbook clean, consistent, and examiner-ready. That’s what separates the pilots who finish strong from the ones who walk away frustrated.
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