CaptainCroft | The Aviation Geek on Instagram: "✈️ How do you become a pilot? Here’s a breakdown of the full journey to becoming a commercial pilot and earning your frozen ATPL (UK/EU). 🎓 Step 1: PPL – Private Pilot Licence • Minimum 45 flight hours (including solo and navigation) • Learn the basics of flying and air law • Complete 9 theory exams, each requiring 75% to pass 🛫 Step 2: Hour Building • Gain flight experience to meet the CPL requirements • Typically fly 100+ hours solo, including

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