Part 61 Flight Training Rates

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Part 61 Flight Training Courses and Rates

Part 61 flight training programs are less formal and more flexible than Part 141 flight training programs. The flight instructor has the freedom to dictate the number, length, and content of individual lessons, and the student can proceed at a comfortable pace and will not be penalized for gaps in attendance. The student may simultaneously study various facets of the training course or concentrate on specific areas of interest.

PART 61 PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSE - ROTORCRAFT/HELICOPTER
Robinson R22 Beta and Beta II

Minimum Course Requirements:
1. Obtain an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
2. Pass an FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Knowledge Test
3. Pass an FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Oral/Practical Test
4. Obtain a minimum of 40 hours of flight time and 35 hours of ground instruction as per course outline

Course Outline

Note: The above is a guide for the minimum flight hours required by Federal Aviation Regulations. It is very rare that a student achieves the required proficiency in this time period. A total flight time of 50 hours prior to a student obtaining their Private Pilot Certificate is not uncommon. Please note that Preflight and Post flight critiques are billed at $40 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.

PART 61 COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSE - ROTORCRAFT/HELICOPTER
Robinson R22 Beta, Beta II and R44 for instrument training

Minimum Course Requirements:
1. Obtain an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate (Second Class Recommended)
2. Pass an FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter Knowledge Test
3. Hold a Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate
4. Pass an FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
5. Obtain a minimum of 150 hours of flight time including the flight time in this course and 30 hours of ground instruction as per course outline

Course Outline

Note: The average pilot could require additional dual instruction and additional ground instruction in order to achieve the required proficiency to obtain the Commercial Pilot Certificate. It should be pointed out that Private Helicopter Pilots with more than 40 hours of logged flight time will be able to complete this course in less than the 110 hours listed in the Course Outline. The term "Solo" used above in the Course Outline indicates that the student is the sole occupant of the aircraft. Please note that Preflight and Post flight critiques are billed at $40 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.

PART 61 COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSE – ADD ON ROTORCRAFT/ HELICOPTER

Robinson R22 Beta, Beta II

PART 61 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE - ROTORCRAFT/HELICOPTER
Robinson R22 Beta

Minimum Course Requirements:
1. Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate
2. Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
3. Pass an FAA Helicopter Flight Instructor Knowledge Test
4. Pass an additional FAA Knowledge Test on the Fundamentals of Instruction
5. Pass an FAA Helicopter Flight Instructor Practical Test
6. Obtain a minimum of 20 hours of flight time and 20 hours of ground instruction as per course outline

Course Outline

PART 61 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR ADDITIONAL RATING COURSE ROTORCRAFT/HELICOPTER
Robinson R44 Instrument Trainer

Minimum Course Requirements:
1. Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate
2. Hold a valid Instrument Helicopter Rating
3. Hold a valid Flight Instructor Helicopter Certificate
4. Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
5. Pass an FAA Instrument Flight Instructor Helicopter Knowledge Test
6. Pass an FAA Instrument Flight Instructor Helicopter Practical Test
7. Obtain 10 hours of dual instruction and 10 hours of ground instruction as per course outline

Course Outline

Note: Preflight and Post flight critiques are billed at $40 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in these courses varies from student to student.

PART 61 INSTRUMENT PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSE - ROTORCRAFT/HELICOPTER
Robinson R44 Instrument Trainer

Minimum Course Requirements:
1. Hold at least a Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate
2. Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
3. Have a minimum of 50 hours of logged PIC Cross-Country flight time
4. Pass an FAA Instrument Helicopter Knowledge Test
5. Pass an FAA Instrument Helicopter Practical Test
6. Obtain a minimum of 40 hours of dual instruction, and 26 hours of ground instruction as per course outline

Course Outline

Note: Preflight and Post flight critiques are billed at $40 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.

PART 61 AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSE - ROTORCRAFT/HELICOPTER
Robinson R44

Minimum Course Requirements:
1. Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate
2. Hold a valid Instrument Helicopter Rating
3. Hold an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
4. Have a minimum of 1,200 hours of logged flight time, which must include 200 hours of logged helicopter flight time
5. Have a minimum of 500 hours of logged cross-country flight time
6. Have a minimum of 100 hours of logged night flight time, which must include 25 hours of logged helicopter night flight time
7. Have a minimum of 75 hours of instrument flight time
8. Have a minimum of 25 hours of helicopter PIC instrument flight time
9. Pass an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Knowledge Test
10. Pass an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
11. Obtain 5 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of ground instruction as per course outline

Course Outline

Note: Preflight and Post flight critiques are billed at $40 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.

Note: Hours shown reflect FAA minimums. Actual costs may be higher. Examiner fees are not included in above prices. Prices are subject to change. 

Do not add totals from courses together for a grand total.  Flight training can and should be done congruently; training from one course will satisfy requirements from another.