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