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CASA ATPL — aeroplane: the hours, and when you'll have them

1,500 hours of aeronautical experience, including 250 pic or icus, 70 pic, 200 cross-country, 100 night and 75 instrument flight time. From CASR 61.705, read from the rule text on 19 September 2026.

The minimums

RequirementHours
Aeronautical experienceIncluding 1,400 flight time as a pilot and 750 in aeroplanes.1,500
PIC or ICUSWith at least 70 as PIC — or 500 as ICUS instead.250
…of which PIC70
Cross-countryAt least 100 of it as PIC or ICUS.200
NightCan't be dual.100
Instrument flight timeAt least 45 of it in an aeroplane.75

Also required: You also need a CPL or MPL, the ATPL exams and flight test, and approved MCC training (an exemption currently applies for CPL holders).

Plan it

Your totals and your monthly rate for each. Nothing leaves this page.

RequirementNeedYou haveA monthWhen
Aeronautical experience1,500—
PIC or ICUS250—
…of which PIC70—
Cross-country200—
Night100—
Instrument flight time75—

Fill in what you have to see what's left.

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Common questions

How many hours do you need for the CASA ATPL — aeroplane?+

1,500 hours of aeronautical experience, including 250 pic or icus, 70 pic, 200 cross-country, 100 night and 75 instrument flight time. That is the headline from CASR 61.705; the rule adds conditions — aeronautical experience: Including 1,400 flight time as a pilot and 750 in aeroplanes. pic or icus: With at least 70 as PIC — or 500 as ICUS instead. cross-country: At least 100 of it as PIC or ICUS. night: Can't be dual. instrument flight time: At least 45 of it in an aeroplane.

What else does the CASA ATPL — aeroplane need besides hours?+

You also need a CPL or MPL, the ATPL exams and flight test, and approved MCC training (an exemption currently applies for CPL holders).

Where do these numbers come from?+

They were read from CASR 61.705 itself on 19 September 2026. Rules change, and your authority decides what it accepts — check the rule before you rely on a number here.

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