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Hi There,
 
I got my recreational pilot's licence back in 2000. I have my log book and all my hours were certified by the winnipeg flying club in Sept 2000. (36.2 & 10.2)
 
I have another 10 hrs dual and 9.3 hrs Pilot in 2000/01 in winnipeg logged in my pilot log book. In 2017 I started flying again and have another 6 hours dual logged. 
 
I want to upgrade from my recreational to my private pilot licence and continue on to get my commercial licence. My question is, will the hours I logged after getting my recreational licence count as time building towards upgrading my licence. (Both the pilot and dual hours?)
 
If it's easier to talk this through, feel free to give me a call.
 
thanks Tyler 

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  1. Mark Kolber on Feb 17, 2022

    You really need to have your logbook reviewed for specifics, but the general answer is, they should count for the private upgrade and for the *general* flight time requirements for the commercial.

    The sticky part is when a certificate or rating requirement uses the words, “in the areas of operation” referring to a specific paragraph. The FAA has been historically picky about saying that the “areas of operation” of a “lower” certificate are the same as for the “higher.” So, for another example, a long cross country that meets all the distance requirements for the commercial does not count for the commercial if it were done as a student pilot. The rationale is that even the same task is held to a higher standard for the commercial than to the private.

    But that analysis doesn’t make sense when we are talking about sport, recreational, and private certificate requirements and since the FAA has effectively answered the question on the sport to private upgrade in 61.109(l) – yes it counts – I would expect the same answer for a recreational to private upgrade.

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  2. awair on Feb 22, 2022

    Your hours should all count as aeronautical experience towards the commercial.

    However, with the long break, do not underestimate how long it may take to resume proficiency and confidence.

    Just remember to enjoy each hour you fly – you’re paying for it!

    Good luck.

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