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All hours and costs shown are approximate. Actual costs may vary.
Private Helicopter Pilot Certificate • Part 61
Textbooks & Pilot Supplies $350
Dual Training – 30 hours* $8,250
Solo Training – 10 hours $2,750
Ground Instruction – 40 hours $1,600
Written Exam $150
Examiner’s Fee $500
Approximate Total $13,600
*National Average for a Private Certificate is 70 hours.
Commercial Helicopter Certificate (R22) • Part 61
Textbooks & Pilot Supplies $350
Dual Training – 50 hours* $13,750
Solo Training – 10 hours $2,750
Ground Instruction – 20 hours $800
Computerized FAA Written Exam $150
Examiner’s Fee $500
Approximate Total $18,250
*Must have a total of 150 hours to receive a commercial certificate.
Instrument Helicopter Rating (R44) (Optional Rating • Part 61
Textbooks & Pilot Supplies $350
Dual Training – 40 hours $23,000
Ground Instruction – 40 hours $1,600
FAA Knowledge Test Fee $150
Examiner’s Fee $500
Approximate Total $25,550
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) (R22) • Part 61
Textbooks & Pilot Supplies $350
Dual Training – 25 hours* $6,875
Ground Instruction – 25 hours $1,000
Computerized FAA Written Exams (2) $300
Examiner’s Fee $500
Approximate Total $9,875
*Must have 200 hours total.
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) (R44) • Part 61
Textbooks & Pilot Supplies $350
Dual Instrument Training – 15 hours $8,625
Ground Instruction – 15 hours $600
Computerized FAA Written Exam $150
Examiner’s Fee $150
Approximate Total $9,875