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CPL Glider to PPL ASEL

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I see there are several charts at the end of Glider and ASEL ACS charts to add ratings to ones respective license. However, I am having considerable trouble finding a chart or guide (if there is one) on what tasks need to be demonstrated for a pilot at the Commercial level that is looking to apply for a rating at the Private level. The example that was pitched to me during my CFI oral prep was "What additional tasks must a CPL Glider pilot need to apply/test for PPL ASEL rating." I would suggest from the applicant to shoot for CPL ASEL as I feel its more beneficial overall for the investment, but for the sake of future curveballs, and now a burning curiosity, I am desperately seeking a regulation answer to put this monster to rest! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

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    LTCTerry on Sep 02, 2024

    Gliders and SE airplanes are in two different *categories.* So, this is an *additional category* being added to a certificate.

    Since this is the first *airplane* on the certificate, 61.109 is controlling for Aeronautical Experience. (Note everything that says “in a single engine airplane.”)

    Commercial includes Private. So, this is Private-Glider to Private-ASEL. The Private Pilot Airplane ACS defines the checkride, amended by the add on matrix at the back.

    Because this is unpowered to powered the Private Pilot Airplane Knowledge Test is required.

    The client is not a student pilot. He/she will be soloing on a combination of a Commercial Pilot Certificate and a logbook endorsement. There is no expiration on this as written in 61-65H. You may place any limitations/expiration dates on this you like.

    Break.

    Direct to Commercial makes no economic sense. If you go that way, the only way to get 50 hours PIC is via a lot of expensive solo time. Private first means all following dual is also PIC.

    If you do skip Private then any IFR training is *not* PIC, and the client can’t take the instrument checkride until after the Commercial ride is done (Yes, I know you can do Commercial w/o IFR).

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  2. Boxrdan on Sep 04, 2024

    LTCTerry

    Thank you for your time and going the extra mile in your response! I now have a solid grasp on this flavor of questions! You helped me more than I think you are aware!

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