Code of Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR Part 61.107(b)(3) details the areas of operation in which training must be received for the issue of a Private Pilot Certificate - Rotorcraft Category, Helicopter Class Rating, and 14 CFR Part 61.109(c) details the minimum training requirements for the issue of a certificate
These flight times are the minimum allowed by the regulations, but many factors influence the progress of flight training, and it is only in very few instances that a student will meet the required standards of proficiency in the minimum times
It is more usual for a student to require between 55-60 hours of training to be proficient in all areas of operation.
Course Outline & Fees
- 30 hours of dual flight instruction | $10,500
- 10 hours of supervised solo flight | $3,250
- 35 hours of ground instruction (one-to-one) | $2,100
- FAA written knowledge test | $165
- FAA medical | $150
- Practical test and checkride | $600
Course Total - $16,765
Next Step
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Minimum eligibility requirements:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language to at least ICAO level 4 (minimum operational level)
- Hold an FAA third class medical certificate
- Pass a multiple choice written knowledge examination
- Complete a minimum of 40 hours of helicopter flight time (which must include 20 hours of dual instruction and 10 hours of supervised solo flight)
- Pass a practical test with an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner – the test comprises an oral exam and a flight test