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Helicopter Pilot Training Programs

Primary Ratings

Private Pilot Helicopter

FAA Requirements:

1. Obtain an FAA medical certificate.
2. Pass an FAA written exam.
3. Pass an FAA Check Ride.
4. Log a minimum of 40 hours total flight time.
Course Includes the following:
1. 30 hours of dual instruction. $300.00/hr - $9,000.00
2. 10 hours of solo flight. $300.00/hr - $3,000.00
3. 40 hours of ground instruction. $45.00/hr - $1,800.00

Total - $13,800.00

Instrument Pilot Helicopter (Coming Soon)

FAA Requirements:

1. Hold a private pilot helicopter certificate.
2. Hold a valid medical certificate.
3. Pass an FAA written exam.
4. Pass an FAA check ride.
5. Log a minimum of 40 hours of instrument training.
Course Includes:
1. 40 hours instrument flight instruction. $ ?
2. 40 hours ground instruction. $ ?
Total - $ ?

Commercial Pilot Helicopter

FAA Requirements:

1. Complete the Private Pilot Helicopter Course.
2. Hold an FAA medical certificate.
3. Pass an FAA written exam.
4. Pass an FAA Check Ride.
5. Log a minimum of 150 hours total flight time as a pilot.
Course Includes:
1. 25 hours of dual instruction. $300.00/hr - $7,500.00
2. 75 hours of solo flight. $300.00/hr - $22,500.00
3. 25 hours of ground instruction. $45.00/hr - $1,125.00
4. 10 hours Instrumental dual instruction $300.00/hr - $3,000.00
Total - $34,125.00

Certified Flight Instructor Helicopter

Course Requirements:

1. Hold a commercial pilot-helicopter certificate.
2. Hold an FAA second-class medical certificate.
3. Pass two FAA written exams.
4. Pass an FAA check ride.
Course Includes:
1. 25 hours dual instruction. $300.00/hr - $7,500.00
2. 25 hours ground instruction. $45.00/hr - $1,125.00

Total - $8,625.00

Add-On Ratings

Private Pilot Add-On Helicopter

FAA Requirements:

1. Hold an pilot certificate.
2. Hold an FAA medical certificate.
3. Pass an FAA check ride.
4. Log a minimum of 30 hours of flight time in helicopters.
Course Includes:
1. 20 hours of dual instruction. $300.00/hr - $6,000.00
2. 10 hours of solo flight. $300.00/hr - $3,000.00
3. 20 hours of ground instruction. $45.00/hr - $900.00
Total - $9,900.00

Instrument Pilot Add-On Helicopter (Coming Soon)

FAA Requirements:

1. Hold a private pilot helicopter license.
2. Hold an airplane instrument rating.
3. Hold a valid medical certificate.
4. Pass an FAA check ride.
5. Log a minimum of 15 hours of instrument instruction in       helicopters.
Course Includes:
1. 15 hours of instrument flight instruction. $ ?
2. 5 hours of ground instruction. $ ?
Total - $ ?

Commercial Pilot Add-On Helicopter

FAA Requirements:

1. Hold a private pilot certificate.
2. Have an minimum of 100 hours pilot in command in powered       aircraft.
3. Hold an FAA medical certificate.
4. Log a minimum of 50 hours in helicopters to include 35 hours of       pilot incommand time.
5. Pass an FAA check ride.
Course Includes:
1. 25 hours dual instruction. $300.00/hr - $7,500.00
2. 35 hours solo flight. $300.00/hr - $10,500.00
3. 35 hours ground instruction. $45.00/hr - $1,575.00

Total - $19,575.00

All prices are subject to change without notice. Costs are based on FAA minimums. There may be additional costs incurred during training that are not listed above.


Heliventures Training in Action

 

Heliventures Training over water

 

Sikorsky 300C (Formerly Schweizer 300C)

 

Sikorsky 300C (Formerly Schweizer 300C)