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We offer two Helicopter Private Pilot programs: Private Pilot and Private Pilot Add-on. The private pilot program is for students that do not
already hold an FAA private pilot certificate or better. The
add-on program is for students who already hold an FAA Private Pilot certificate
(i.e. airplane).
Helicopter Private Pilot
FAA Requirements:
- Obtain a Third Class Medical Certificate
- Obtain 40 hours
helicopter flight time, 30
hrs. dual, 10 hrs. solo
(these times are FAA minimums,
and in our experience they
are inadequate - the hours
listed in the
"costs" section
below reflect the
real-world average.)
- Pass an FAA knowledge
test
- Pass an FAA practical
test (includes 1.5 hours helicopter rental)
COST:
- 45 hours dual
instruction
- 10 hours
solo
- 35 hours
ground instruction
- Textbooks and
materials
- FAA
knowledge test
- Practical test
Total Cost
$16,622
Helicopter Private Add-on
FAA Requirements:
- Hold a Private Pilot Airplane Certificate.
- Hold a Third Class Medical Certificate.
- Obtain helicopter flight
time, 20 hours dual, 10 hours
solo
(these times are FAA minimums,
and in our experience they
are inadequate - the hours
listed in the
"costs" section
below reflect the
real-world average.)
- Pass an FAA practical
test
COST:
- 30 hours dual
instruction
- 10 hours
solo
- 15 hours
ground instruction
- Textbooks and
materials
- FAA practical
test (includes 1.5 hours helicopter rental)
Total Cost
$11,835
Costs based on FAA minimum requirements and are provided for comparison. Actual costs may be higher.
Medical exam is not included in the total cost.
Prices subject to change without notice.
Effective 7/18/08
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