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Logbook time must be properly recorded to be reported in the Commercial ASEL report. This article will cover how time should be logged in order to meet the FAA Commercial ASEL, FAR §61.129(a) requirements. 

Flight Time Requirements

250 hours of flight time

• Log 250 hours Total Time. 

100 hours in powered aircraft

• Log 100 hours Total Time.
• Ensure logbook entries are associated with an aircraft that has a powered engine type (piston, turboprop, radial, etc.).

50 hours in airplanes

• Log 50 hours Total Time.
• Ensure the selected aircraft for the entries has a class of ASEL, AMEL, ASES, or AMES.

100 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC)

• Log 100 hours PIC.

50 hours PIC in airplanes

• Log 50 hours PIC.
• Log Total Time in conjunction with PIC.
• Ensure the selected aircraft for the entries has a class of ASEL, ASES, AMEL, or AMES.

50 hours PIC cross-country

• Log 50 hours PIC.
• Log cross-country and Total Time hours in conjunction with PIC.

10 hours PIC cross-country in airplanes

• Log 10 hours PIC.
• Log cross-country and Total Time hours in conjunction with PIC.
• Ensure the selected aircraft for the entries has a class of ASEL, ASES, AMEL, or AMES.

20 hours of flight training

• Log 20 hours Dual Received (training).
• Log Total Time in conjunction with Dual Received.

10 hours of simulated instrument training

• Log 10 hours Simulated Instrument.
• Log 10 hours Dual Received (training).

5 hours of simulated instrument training in single-engine airplanes

• Log 5 hours Simulated Instrument.
• Log 5 hours Dual Received (training).
• Log Total Time hours in conjunction with the above.
• Ensure the selected aircraft for the entries has a class of ASEL or ASES.

10 hours of training in complex or TAA airplanes

• Log 10 hours Dual Received (training).
• Log Total Time hours in conjunction with Dual Received.
• Ensure the selected aircraft for the entries is set up as complex or TAA and has a class of ASEL or AMEL.

One 2-hour, 100nm day cross-country training flight in a single-engine airplane

• Log the flight as a single entry.
• Log 2 hours Total Time.
• Log 2 hours cross-country.
• Log 2 hours Dual Received (training).
• Ensure that your destination is ≥ 100nm from your departure point.
• Ensure the selected aircraft for the entry has a class of ASEL or ASES.
• Do not log any night hours.

One 2-hour, 100nm night cross-country training flight in a single-engine airplane

• Log the flight as a single entry.
• Log 2 hours Total Time.
• Log 2 hours cross-country.
• Log 2 hours Night.
• Log 2 hours Dual Received (training).
• Ensure that your destination is ≥ 100nm from your departure airport.
• Ensure the selected aircraft for the entry has a class of ASEL or ASES.

3 hours of checkride prep training in a single-engine airplane within the preceding 2 calendar months

• Log 3 hours Total Time.
• Log 3 hours Dual Received (training).
• Ensure the selected aircraft for the entries has a class of ASEL or ASES.
• Ensure the entry date is within the past 2 calendar months

10 hours of solo time in a single-engine airplane or 10 hours of flight time performing the duties of pilot in command in a single-engine airplane with an authorized instructor on board. The 10 hours must include the following:

See the following article for more information on logging this flight time in ForeFlight Logbook:

How do I log my flight time for CFR 61.129(a)(4) so it is included on the Commercial ASEL Report?

• One 300nm cross-country flight in a single-engine airplane, with full-stop landings at three points and one point at least 250nm from the departure point (See note below)

• • Log the flight as a single entry.
  • Log Total Time and cross-country hours.
  • Log Solo or PIC hours. 
  • Include 3 or more airports in the entry.
  • Log 3 landings.
  • Total Route Distance is ≥ 300nm.
  • One destination is ≥ 250nm from your departure airport.
  • Ensure the selected aircraft for the entries has a class of ASEL or ASES.
  • If logged as PIC with an Instructor, add the instructor to Crew & Passengers.
  • Do not log Dual Received hours.

• 5 hours of night solo in VFR conditions in single-engine airplanes (See note below)
  • Log 5 hours Total Time.
  • Log 5 hours Solo or PIC.
  • Log 5 hours Night.
  • Ensure the selected aircraft for the entries has a class of ASEL or ASES.
  • If logged as PIC with an Instructor, add the instructor to Crew & Passengers.
  • Do not log Dual Received hours.

• 10 night takeoffs and 10 night landings in single-engine airplanes at an airport with an operating control tower (See note below)
  • Log Total Time hours.
  • Log Solo hours.
  • Log Night hours.
  • Log Night Takeoffs and Night Landings.
  • Ensure the selected aircraft for the entries has a class of ASEL or ASES.
  • Ensure a towered airport is included in the From, To, or Route fields.
  • If logged as PIC with an Instructor, add the instructor to Crew & Passengers.
  • Do not log Dual Received hours.