FAA Requirements:

1. Obtain a Second Class Medical Certificate
2. Hold a Private Pilot Certificate
3. Obtain 150 hours flight time - 50 helicopter & 100 hours Pilot in Command
4. Pass the FAA commercial knowledge exam
5. Pass the FAA commercial practical test

Option One: Commercial Certificate: $25,205

• 45 hours dual instruction
• 50 hours solo
• 30 hours ground instruction
• Textbooks and materials
• FAA knowledge exam
• FAA commercial practical test (Examiner & 1.5 hours helicopter)

Option Two: Commercial Certificate, Instrument Rating, External Load training: $36,400

• 80 hours dual instruction
• 35 hours solo
• 65 hours ground instruction
• Textbooks and materials
• FAA commercial knowledge test
• FAA instrument knowledge test
• FAA commercial practical test
• FAA instrument practical test

COMMERCIAL ADD-ON:

FAA Requirements:

1. Hold a Commercial Pilot Airplane Certificate
2. Hold a Second Class Medical Certificate
3. Obtain 55 hours helicopter flight time: 20 hours dual, 35 hours PIC (solo)

COST: $14,940

• 20 hours dual instruction
• 35 hours solo 
• 20 hours ground instruction
• Textbooks and materials
• FAA practical test

Costs based on Part 61 training and are provided for comparison. Actual costs may be higher. Prices subject to change without notice.

Effective 7/18/08