It's a closed book exam, an in-person oral exam, and a high-precision practical flight evaluation. Plus minimum 1,500 hours of experience. Along the way they'v

It's a closed book exam, an in-person oral exam, and a high-precision practical flight evaluation. Plus minimum 1,500 hours of experience. Along the way they've probably taken at least 3-4 other other written/oral/practical exams, including private pilot, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine. And possibly the flight instructor exam as well, since that's a common way to pay for flight training. Not to mention aircraft-specific type ratings, and biannual flight reviews with a check airman. I think you're selling the requirements a bit short. It's certainly not easy.