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Helicopter Private Pilot

Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Flight Training (TA208)

Flight training in preparation for the FAA Commercial Pilot-Helicopter Practical (flight) Examination. Normal and emergency operations in piston engine helicopter. Maximum performance takeoff and landing and all manoeuvres to Commercial Standards. Pre-requisites: Meet FAA requirements and enrolment in TA106 , completion of TA 202 and total time 130 of which 25 as PIC in helicopter.

Pre-requisites:
Be at least 18 years old, be able to read, speak, write and understand English language, hold a Second Class Medical Certificate, hold a Private Pilot Helicopter License (TA202), pass the written test, pass the oral and practical Flight Exam.

Aeronautical detailed experience:
  • 150 hours total flight time
  • 100 hrs must be in powered aircraft, of which 50 hours must
     be in helicopters

  • 100 hours of pilot-in-command flight time which includes at
     least:
  • 20 hours dual flight training to include
  • 10 hours of instrument training
  • 2 hours cross-country of more than 50nm
  • 2 hours night cross-country of more than 50nm
  • 3 hours within 60 days before check ride
  • 10 hours solo training to include
  • 5 hours of night flight cross-country with landings at minimum
     three points, with one segments of at east 150nm

The prices indicated are only based on average student performance according to FAA, it could be less or more according with student's personal study pattern and how often training is performed. We use the average $160 per hour in R22 plus $50 per hour for our advanced instructor fees to compute the cost.

Flight Training Costs

Duration FAA minimums 120 Hrs.*
*(typical student gets license in 120/60 hrs.)

8 to 10 weeks

Ground School total                 $500 x 60 hours

$500

Pre- & post-flight briefings       $ 50 x 30 hours

$1,500

Dual Flight Training                  $210 x 40 hours

$8,400

Flight Simulator                        $140 x 10 hours

$1,400

Solo Flight time building           $160 x 70 hours

$11,200

Dual Flight Training VFR          $ 210 x 20 hours

$4,200

Dual Flight Training IFR           $210 x 10 hours

$2,100

Other Training Expenses

Books, materials, pilot supplies (headset)

$400

Insurance deductible

$400

FAA Written Test

$90

FAA Medical Examination 2nd class

$100

FAA Practical Check ride (Flight Test Fee)

$470

Helicopter for Practical Test

$180

TOTAL Tuition

$32,540


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