Private Pilots Training
A private pilot certificate is for those who want to fly as a hobby or those planning to purchase their own helicopter. It is also the first step toward obtaining a commercial pilot certificate. All training is conducted under FAR part 61.
Some FAA Requirements
- Be at least 17 years old (may start training prior to 17th birthday).
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
- Pass the FAA knowledge test (may be done prior to or during flight training).
- Hold a current FAA 3rd class medical certificate.
- 20 hours of dual flight instruction.
- 10 hours of solo flight time.
- 10 hours of solo or dual instruction.
The FAA requires a minimum of forty hours of flight time, however the average student typically takes an additional 10-20 hours to achieve the level of skill required to pass the FAA practical test.
Commercial Pilots Training
A commercial pilot certificate is required before a pilot may fly for hire.
FAA Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old (may start training prior to 17th birthday).
- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
- Pass the FAA knowledge test (many be done prior to or during flight training).
- Hold a current FAA 2nd class medical certificate.
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate issued under FAR 61.
- 150 hours of flight time (50 of which must be in helicopters).
- 20 hours of dual flight instruction.
- 35 hours acting as pilot in command to include 10 hours solo.
- 10 hours solo cross country.
- 5 hours solo night.
Training Aircraft
We are a Robinson dealer, and we conduct all of our flight training in a new Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter.
Flight Training Costs
- Dual Instruction Time
- Solo Flight Time
- Ground Instruction
$285/Hour*
$235/Hour*
$50/Hour*
*All rates are based on a pay-in-advance block of $3,000.00
- Dual Instruction by the hour
- Solo Instruction by the hour
- Ground Instruction by the hour
$295/Hour
$245/Hour
$60/Hour