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Program Costs
HELICOPTER PROFESSIONAL PILOT PROGRAMS
Hours shown reflect FAA minimums. Actual costs may be higher.
| PROGRAM I - Without Instrument Rating |
|
| Private Pilot Certificate | |
| Part 141 | |
| Student Registration Fee | $100.00 USD |
| Text and Materials | $280.00 USD |
| 31 Hours Dual (Robinson R22) |
$8,463.00 USD |
| 5 Hours Solo (Robinson R22) | $1,135.00 USD |
| 35 Hours Ground | $1,610.00 USD |
| 10 Hours Pre and Post Flight | $460.00 USD |
| Computerized FAA Written Exam | $150.00 USD |
| 1 Hour Aircraft Rental for Practical Test |
$227.00 USD |
| TOTAL COST |
$12,425.00 USD |
| Commercial Pilot Certificate without Instrument Rating | |
| Part 141 | |
| Text and Materials | $139.80 USD |
| 25 Hours Dual (Robinson R22) | $6,825.00 USD |
| 5 Hours Dual (Robinson R22 IFR) | $1,415.00 USD |
| 85 Hours Solo (Robinson R22) | $19,295.00 USD |
| 30 Hours Ground |
$1,380.00 USD |
| 10 Hours Pre and Post Flight |
$460.00 USD |
| Computerized FAA Written Exam | $150.00 USD |
| 1 Hour Aircraft Rental for Practical Test |
$227.00 USD |
| TOTAL COST | $29,891.80 USD |
| Certified Flight Instructor Rating | |
| Part 141 | |
| Text and Materials |
$147.70 USD |
| 25 Hours Dual (Robinson R22) | $6,950.00 USD |
| 40 Hours Ground | $2,040.00 USD |
| 10 Hours Pre and Post Flight |
$510.00 USD |
| Computerized FAA Written Exams |
$300.00 USD |
| 1 Hour Aircraft Rental for Practical Test | $227.00 USD |
| TOTAL COST | $10,174.70 USD |
| TOTAL PROGRAM I COST | $52,491.50 USD |
| TOTAL HOURS | |
| Dual | 86 |
| Solo | 90 |
| Checkride |
3 |
| Total |
179 |
| PROGRAM II - Includes Instrument Rating and Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating (Recommended) |
|
| Private Pilot Certificate | |
| Part 141 | |
| Student Registration Fee | $100.00 USD |
| Text and Materials | $280.00 USD |
| 31 Hours Dual (Robinson R22) | $8,463.00 USD |
| 5 Hours Solo (Robinson R22) |
$1,135.00 USD |
| 35 Hours Ground |
$1,610.00 USD |
| 10 Hours Pre and Post Flight |
$460.00 USD |
| Computerized FAA Written Exam | $150.00 USD |
| 1 Hour Aircraft Rental for Practical Test | $227.00 USD |
| TOTAL COST |
$12,425.00 USD |
| Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating | |
| Part 141/61 | |
| Text and Materials |
$237.20 USD |
| 25 Hours Dual (Robinson R22) | $6,825.00 USD |
| 20 Hours Dual (Robinson R22 IFR) | $5,660.00 USD |
| 70 Hours Solo (Robinson R22) |
$15,890.00 USD |
| 20 Hours Dual Simulator (Frasca) |
$2,720.00 USD |
| 30 Hours Ground | $1,380.00 USD |
| 10 Hours Pre and Post Flight |
$460.00 USD |
| 25 Hours IFR Ground | $1,150.00 USD |
| 10 Hours IFR Pre and Post Flight |
$460.00 USD |
| Computerized FAA Written Exams |
$300.00 USD |
| 2 Hours Aircraft Rental for Practical Tests |
$464.00 USD |
| TOTAL COST |
$35,546.20 USD |
| Certified Flight Instructor Rating/Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating | |
| Part 141/61 | |
| Text and Materials |
$147.70 USD |
| 25 Hours Dual (Robinson R22) | $6,950.00 USD |
| 6 Hours Dual (Robinson R22 IFR) |
$1,698.00 USD |
| 40 Hours Ground | $2,040.00 USD |
| 10 Hours Pre and Post Flight |
$510.00 USD |
| 6 Hours IFR Ground |
$276.00 USD |
| 2 Hours IFR Pre and Post Flight |
$92.00 USD |
| Computerized FAA Written Exams | $450.00 USD |
| 2 Hour Aircraft Rental for Practical Test | $454.00 USD |
| TOTAL COST | $12,617.70 USD |
| TOTAL PROGRAM II COST | $60,588.90 USD |
| TOTAL HOURS | |
| Dual |
107 |
| Solo | 75 |
| Checkride |
5 |
| Total Flight |
187 |
| Total Simulator |
20 |
NOTES:
- Hours shown reflect FAA minimums. Actual costs may be higher.
- NO sales tax in Oregon!
- FAA regulations require 200 hours of helicopter flight time to instruct in an R22. Students should budget for a minimum of 200 hours.
- Examiner fees are not included (estimate $500-$750 USD per checkride).
- During times of high fuel costs a fuel surcharge may apply.
- Prices are effective July 2, 2012 and are subject to change.
