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Private Pilot Program:

A Private Pilot Helicopter rating entitles you to fly recreationally or for personal purposes, but you cannot fly "for hire" (be paid to fly).

Our Private Pilot Helicopter course includes 35 hours of ground instruction in our training facility. You'll learn all the aspects of flight that you need to be a safe pilot and pass the FAA examinations, including:

-Aerodynamics

-Aircraft Systems

-How to Interact with Air Traffic Control

-Interpreting and Understanding Weather

-Cross Country Flight Planning

Course Costs:
Robinson R-22B Rates 20 hours dual instruction @ $235/hr* $4700.00
  10 hours solo flight @ $210/hr $2100.00
  10 hours additional flight @ ~$210/hr** $2100.00
Ground Instruction 35 hours @ $40/hr $1400.00
FAA Medical Exam       $100.00
Oral and Flight Exam       $400.00
Books and Supplies       $150.00
Damage Waiver $500.00
           
Total Course Costs
Approximately
$11,450.00
  Instrument Training