Commercial Pilot License (Aeroplane) with Instrument Rating


Openskies Flight Training

172, Horana Road, A8, Panadura 12500

  • Sector: Aviation , Aviation
  • Study Mode: Full Time, Part Time
  • Full Time Duration: 6 Months
  • Part Time Duration: 75 Days
  • Degree Type: Other
  • Awarding University: Openskies Flight Training

Course Description

For the applicants pursuing a career in aviation, may it be a charter pilot, executive business jet or airline pilot. The Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating provides you with the knowledge and skills require to taken on any role in the aviation sector.

Openskies CPL/IR  is designed to fulfill ground theory and flight training requirements of both Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) hence  the CPL/IR would be internationally recognized and can be easily converted to any national license.



Entry Requirements

For students having commenced flight training prior to 1st August 2018

  • 180 Hours of Total Flight Time excluding MER
  • 70 Hours PIC Time
  • 50 Hours Cross Country Flying as PIC
  • 40 Hours Instrument Flight Time
  • 8 Hours MER shall be on top of 180 hours required for SE CPL/IR
  • For students having commenced flight training after 1st August 2018
  • 200 Hours of Total Flight Time
  • 70 Hours PIC Time
  • 50 Hours PIC Cross Country Flying
  • 40 Hours Instrument Flying
  • 5 Hours Single Engine Complex (SEC) Rating


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