CFR 14.61.121
Eligibility

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
• Must pass a written exam
• Must pass a practical test (checkride)

Flight Experience Requirements

• 250 Total time
• 100 hours in powered aircraft, of which 50 must be in airplanes
• 100 hour of Pilot-In-Command flight time, which includes at least -
  • 50 Hours must be in airplanes
  • 50 Hours cross-country of which 10 must be in airplanes
• 20 Hours of training in the areas of operation for a commercial certificate
• 10 Hours of instrument training, 5 of which must be in a single-engine airplane
• 10 Hours of training in a complex airplane
• 2 Hour day VFR cross-country
• 2 Hour night VFR cross-country
• 3 Hours in a single-engine airplane in preparation for the practical test within 60 days prior to the practical test.
• 10 Hours of solo flight in a single-engine airplane which includes:
  • One cross-country of at least 300 nm
  • 5 Hours in night VFR conditions with 10 takeoffs and landings at an airport with an operating control tower