Private Pilot - Helicopter Program
This is your first goal in becoming a Professional Helicopter Pilot.
This program allows you to fly almost any helicopter and you may share your flying expenses with your passengers.
After you complete our Private Pilot Program, you may be able to rent our helicopters for taking up friends and family. **Note: Restrictions Apply
Keep in mind that the FAA minimum flight time is 40 hours. While it is possible to complete the rating in that time, it is unusual. Most people take a little longer. We would recommend you budget for about 60 hours of flight
time.
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STANDARD FEES:
SIKORSKY 300C _______________$350.00 per hour (dual OR solo)
Ground Instruction ______________$ 40.00 per hour (1 on 1)
Example: A typical 1 hour training flight consists of a two hour scheduled block of time, :30 mins. of preflight activity and instructor 1 on 1, 1 hour flight, and :15 mins. of post flight Instructor 1 on 1. Cost would be,
:30 min preflight $20.00
1:00 hr flight $350.00
:15 min post flt $10.00
TOTAL: $380.00
Private Pilot - Helicopter FAA Requirements
- Minimum 17 years old to take the Private Pilot Flight Test (age 16 for Student Pilot license)
- Must Read, Write, Understand, Speak English and hold an approved form of photo identification.
- Obtain an FAA 3rd class Medical Certificate/ Student Pilot License (Prior to first Solo flight)
- Complete 40 hours **Minimum Flight Time (including 10 hrs solo flight time)
- Pass an FAA Written Knowledge Test
- Pass an FAA Oral and Practical Flight Test
40 Hours (minimum) Total Pilot Time in Helicopters. Must include:
- 20 hours of "dual" flight instruction and 20 hours of "solo" flight time
- 3 hours of dual cross country flight training
- 3 hours of dual instruction at night
- 10 hours of required "Solo" must include:
One (1) 75 nm cross country solo flight with one (1) 25 nm leg
At least 3 hours of cross country solo flight time
3 solo takeoffs and landings at an airport with a Control Tower
20 Hours Dual Instruction $7,000
20 Hours Solo Practice 7,000
20 Hours Ground 800
Written Test 90
Check ride Examiners Fee 500
Check ride Aircraft Rental 525
Total $15,915
**NOTE: The total costs are based on FAA minimums. Based on experience and pilot statistics please plan on 60 hours of flight time . Plan an additional $300 for books and study material. Additional ground school and tutored instruction is charged at $40 / hour.
Commercial Pilot - Helicopter Program
Commercial Pilot - Helicopter FAA Requirements
- Minimum 18 years old to take the Commercial Pilot Flight Test
- Must Read, Write, Understand, Speak English with that approved photo ID!
- Obtain an FAA 2nd Class Medical Certificate (minimum requirement for Commercial
Flight Privileges)
- Complete 150 hours **Minimum Flight Time (50 hours must be in helicopters)
- Pass an FAA Written Knowledge Test
- Pass an FAA Oral and Practical Flight Test
150 Hours (minimum) Total Pilot Time - 50 hours in Helicopters
- 100 hours in powered aircraft of which 50 hours must be in helicopters
- 100 hours of pilot in command time, to include:
35 hours in helicopters
10 hours cross country time in helicopters
- 20 hours of training on the areas of operations to include:
10 hours of instrument training in an aircraft
One (1) DAY VFR 50 nm cross country flight at least 2 hrs in duration
One (1) NIGHT VFR 50 nm cross country flight at least 2 hrs in duration
- 10 hours of solo flight in areas of operations to include:
One (1) three leg cross country flight
5 hours night flight VFR conditions with 10 takeoffs and landings in traffic pattern
- 3 hours in a helicopter in preparation for the practical test
150 hours Flight Time includes obtaining
your Private Pilot License as above . $15,915
Additional 110 hours of flight time $38,500
50 Hours Ground Instruction $ 2,000
Written Test $ 90
Check ride Examiners Fee $ 700
Check ride Aircraft Rental (1.5hrs) $ 525
Total $57,730
**NOTE: The total costs are based on FAA minimums. Again, student averages will be around 175 hours. Add another $350 for your commercial pilot books and study material. Additional ground school and tutored instruction is charged at $40 / hour.
CFI Pilot - Helicopter Program
Certified Flight Instructor - Helicopter FAA Requirements
- Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP Certificate
- Must Read, Write, Understand and Speak English
- Pass an FAA Written Knowledge Test
- Pass an FAA Oral and Practical Flight Test
Our CFI Training program consists of:
15 Hours Dual Instruction $ 5,250
20 Hours Ground 800
Written Test 90
Check ride Examiners Fee 900
Check ride Aircraft Rental (1.5hrs) 525
Total $7,565
**NOTE: add approx. $100 for books and study material
Commercial Pilot - Helicopter, Add-On
Commercial Pilot Add-On- Helicopter FAA Requirements
- Minimum 18 years old to take the Commercial Pilot Flight Test
- Must Read, Write, Understand and Speak English
- Hold a Commercial or ATP Pilot Certificate
- Obtain an FAA 2nd Class Medical Certificate
- Complete 50 hours **To Include 35 hours PIC in Helicopters
- Pass a FAA Oral and Practical Flight Test
50 Hrs Flight Time includes: $17,500
(15 Hours dual instruction and
35 Hours solo practice (PIC)
20 Hours ground 800
Check ride Examiners Fee 700
Check ride Aircraft Rental 525
Total $19,125
**NOTE: The total costs are based on FAA minimums. The average student finishes in about 60 hours. Add approx. $100 for books and study material. Additional ground school and tutored instruction is charged at $40 per hour.
We have an FAA Designated Examiner on Staff.
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Call for most up to date information.
Call @ 727-823-5200
