Helicopter Pilot Courses -
* 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.
** 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 (R44)
6% tax (helicopter rental)
Course Materials & Books
FAA Written Test x 2
FAA Medical
Checkride (Rental + Examiner Fee) x 2
Total
Ground School
$ 13,120.00
$ 28,300.00
$ 4,500.00
$ 2,617.20
$ 350.00
$ 180.00
$ 110.00
$ 1,100.00
$ 50,277.20
As required ($45/hr)
15 hours Dual Instruction
35 hours Solo Flight
6% tax (helicopter rental)
Course Materials & Books
Checkride (Rental + Examiner Fee)
Total
Ground School
$ 4,920.00
$ 9,905.00
$ 849.00
$ 150.00
$ 550.00
$ 16,374.00
As required ($45/hr)
$ 4,920.00
$ 295.20
$ 150.00
$ 180.00
N/A
$ 5,545.20
As required ($45/hr)
Dutch Country Helicopters
15 hours Dual instruction
6% tax (helicopter rental)
Course materials and books
FAA Written Test x 2
FAA Checkride Fee
Total
Ground school
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