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Commercial Helicopter Training

Commercial Pilon Add OnThis is the training package for a student who already holds a Private Pilot Certificate. A Commercial Pilot Certificate is similar to a Commercial driver's license; it allows you to fly passengers and/or cargo for hire and receive compensation. Our ground school provides you with the knowledge to pass your FAA written examinations. Our flight instruction is tailored to your individual needs so that you become a safe, competent, and professional Commercial Pilot ready to enter an aviation career.

Eligibility requirements

The following arethe FAA minimum requirements to obtain a Commercial Rotorcraft Certificate:

  • be at least 18 years
  • have a current FAA second-class medical certificate
  • log at least 150 hours of flight
  • log at least 100 hours of PIC
  • pass the FAA Commercial Pilot Airmen Knowledge written test
  • pass the FAA Commercial Pilot flight exam
  • English skills (read, write and speak)

Length of Program:
From start to finish you should allow approximately 3 months.

Program Costs:

Advanced Dual R22
40 hrs @ $265.00 = $10,600
Solo Flight R22 70 hrs @ $235.00 = $16,450
Ground Instruction 20 hrs@ $30.00 = $600
Written Test = $100
Examiner’s Fee = $450

COURSE TOTAL

  $28,200.00

The hours shown reflect FAA minimums; however, some students may require more time.

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