Our current helicopter program and hourly rates and fees are shown below. Please note that prices are subject to change, and that program pricing is based on average hours for completion. Individual student completion rates will vary.
Our joint EASA-FAA helicopter program has some requirements and fees specific to EASA; to view rates and fees for the EASA-FAA program, visit this page.
| Helicopter Hourly Rates | ||
| Robinson R22 | $294.00 | |
| Robinson R22 IFR | $294.00 | |
| Robinson R44 VFR & IFR | $554.00 | |
| Flight Simulator Hourly Rates | ||
| FRASCA TruFlite | $113.00 | |
| Instruction Hourly Rates | ||
| Flight & Ground Instruction | $59.00 | |
| Ground and Pre/Post Flight | $59.00 | |
| Group Ground Instruction | $31.00 | |
| FAA Tests & Practicals | ||
| FAA Written Exams (paid to PSI) | $175.00 | |
| Practical Exam (paid to DPE) | Variable $600-800 | |
| Other Fees | ||
| Student Registration Fee | $150.00 | |
| International Application Processing Fee | $300.00 | |
| Training Deposit (Refundable) | $500.00 | |
| Private Pilot Certificate | ||
| 55 Hours Dual (Robinson R22) | $19,415.00 | |
| 5 Hours Solo (Robinson R22) | $1,470.00 | |
| 35 Hours Ground | $2,065.00 | |
| 10 Hours Pre & Post Flight | $590.00 | |
| Computerized FAA Written Exam | $175.00 | |
| 1.5 Hours Helicopter Rental for Practical Test | $441.00 | |
| TOTAL | $24,156.00 | |
| Instrument Rating | ||
| 30 Hours Dual (Robinson R22 IFR) | $10,590.00 | |
| 5 Hours Dual Simulator | $375.00 | |
| 30 Hours Ground | $1,770.00 | |
| 10 Hours Pre & Post Flight | $590.00 | |
| Computerized FAA Written Exam | $175.00 | |
| 2 Hours Helicopter Rental for Practical Test | $588.00 | |
| TOTAL | $14,088.00 | |
| Commercial Pilot Certificate | ||
| 50 Hours Dual (Robinson R22) | $17,650.00 | |
| 20 Hours Solo (Robinson R22) | $5,880.00 | |
| 30 Hours Ground | $1,770.00 | |
| 10 Hours Pre & Post Flight | $590.00 | |
| Computerized FAA Written Exam | $175.00 | |
| 1.5 Hours Helicopter Rental for Practical Test | $441.00 | |
| TOTAL | $26,506.00 | |
| Certified Flight Instructor Rating | ||
| 25 Hours Dual (Robinson R22) | $8,825.00 | |
| 40 Hours Ground | $2,360.00 | |
| 10 Hours Pre & Post Flight | $590.00 | |
| Computerized FAA Written Exams | $350.00 | |
| 1.5 Hours Helicopter Rental for Practical Test | $441.00 | |
| TOTAL | $12,566.00 | |
| Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Rating | ||
| 10 Hours Dual (Robinson R22 IFR) | $3,530.00 | |
| 3 Hours Dual Simulator | $516.00 | |
| 6 Hours Ground | $354.00 | |
| Computerized FAA Written Exams | $175.00 | |
| 1.5 Hours Helicopter Rental for Practical Test | $441.00 | |
| TOTAL | $5,016.00 | |
| PRO PILOT (PPL-CFI) AVG COST | $77,801.00 | |
| PRO PILOT + CFII AVG COST | $82,817.00 | |
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