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William Francis Abel

Billings, Mt
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1 of 557 commercial pilots in Montana
Among the top 5% most senior commercial pilots in Montana
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Career Highlights

  • Holds Commercial Pilot certificate — qualified to fly for compensation

Aircraft Registered to This Address6 aircraft

Matched from the FAA Aircraft Registry by registration address. These aircraft list this pilot's address as the registered owner address — they may be owned individually or jointly with family. Claim this profile to confirm or correct.

N458YStinson Sm-8a
Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 4 seats
N9926JSchweizer Sgs 1-26b
1966 • Glider • 1 seats
N8636RSchweizer Sgs 1-26b
1962 • Glider • 1 seats
N4938MPiper Pa-11
1947 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 2 seats
N97782Stinson 108-1
1946 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 4 seats
N8480Stinson Sm-2ab
1929 • Fixed Wing Single Engine • 1× reciprocating • 4 seats

Nearby Airports

Nearest airport
BILBillings Logan Intl
Billings, MT
1.4mi

Distances calculated from the centroid of Billings, MT.

Estimated Flight Hoursestimate

250–1,500
hours

Commercial certificate requires 250 hours minimum (190 under Part 141). Range reflects entry-level commercial through pre-ATP totals. This is an estimate; the pilot can override by claiming the profile and reporting actual logged hours. Pilots holding commercial pilot certificates typically log within this range, but individual totals vary widely.

Certificates & Ratings

Commercial - Pilot
C/GL
Flight Instructor
F/ASE
Expires Aug 26, 1232
Ground Instructor
G/ADV
Mechanic
M/AIRFRM/POWER

Certification Summary

William Francis Abel holds a Commercial certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and is based in Billings, Montana.

About Commercial Pilot Certificates

A Commercial Pilot certificate allows the holder to be compensated for flying. Commercial pilots must have at least 250 hours of flight time and pass both a knowledge test and a practical exam. This certificate is required for careers including charter flying, aerial photography, banner towing, and crop dusting under 14 CFR Part 61.

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FAA registry data last refreshed April 2026.