interstate Helicopters

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

$285/Hour*
• Solo Flight Time

$235/Hour*
• Ground Instruction

$50/Hour*

*All rates are based on a pay-in-advance block of $3,000.00

• Dual Instruction by the hour

$295/Hour
• Solo Instruction by the hour

$245/Hour
• Ground Instruction by the hour

$60/Hour

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