Helicopter Pilot Courses & Rental Rates
Commercial Helicopter Pilot Course -
Bell 47 or 300 CBi -
Commercial Pilot Helicopter “Add on rating”. *
Bell 47 or 300 CBi-
Flight Instructor Rating (CFI) *
Bell 47 or 300 CBi (Included in the 150 hour Commercial course)
10 hours Dual instruction
5 hours Emergency training (touchdown autos)
Ground school
Course materials and books
FAA written test X 2
FAA Checkride
Total
* All the quoted costs are based on the FAA minimum training requirements. The actual hours required will depend on the student's ability, previous experience and motivation. Taxes are included in all prices.
** The Commercial helicopter pilot rating requires a total flying time of 150 hours including 50 hours in helicopters. Previously logged flight time may count towards the totals required, wherever and whenever flown.
40 hours Dual Instruction
100 hours Solo Flight
10 hours Instrument (Dual)
Ground School
Course Materials & Books
FAA Written Test
Checkride
Total
$12,424.00
$27,560.00
$1300.00
As required ($35/hr)
$160.00
$90.00
$350.00
$41,884.00
15 hours Dual Instruction
35 hours Solo Flight
Ground School
Course Materials & Books
Checkride
Total
$4,659.00
$9,646.00
As required ($35/hr)
$45.00
$350.00
$14,700.00
$3,106.00
$1,500.00
As required ($35/hr)
$85.00
$180.00
Free
$4,871.00
Dutch Country Helicopters