Helicopter pilot training pricing

Flexible training for people who learn at their own pace.

Corporate Helicopters Flight Training Academy offers flexible Part 61 training. All students must pass the same FAA exams in order to receive their rating.

Part 61 training is not eligible for G.I. Bill reimbursements since it is not VA-approved.

The tables below list pricing for specific licenses, ratings and certificates.  You can also jump to a la carte pricing for individual services.

Part 61: Private Pilot

Aspiring helicopter pilots (with no other aviation license) must first obtain a private pilot license. The foundation of your flight training, this certification allows you to fly helicopters for recreation. This training must be completed prior to beginning any Commercial Pilot Certificate training.

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2230 @ $349 per hour$10,470
Solo flight – R2210 @ $349 per hour$3,490
Waiver of Liability$1000
Third Class Medical Certificate$100
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$16,918
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Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4430 @ $619 per hour$18,570
Solo flight – R4410 @ $619 per hour$6,190
Waiver of Liability$1000
Third Class Medical Certificate$100
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$26,360
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FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  2. Pass the FAA Written Exam
  3. Obtain 40 Flight Hours Flight Time
  4. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  5. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

R22 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2230 @ $349 per hour$10,470
Solo flight – R2210 @ $349 per hour$3,490
Waiver of Liability$1000
Third Class Medical Certificate$100
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$16,918
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R44 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4430 @ $619 per hour$18,570
Solo flight – R4410 @ $619 per hour$6,190
Waiver of Liability$1000
Third Class Medical Certificate$100
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$26,360
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FAA Requirements

FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  2. Pass the FAA Written Exam
  3. Obtain 40 Flight Hours Flight Time
  4. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  5. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

Part 61: Private Pilot (Add-On)

If you are already an airplane pilot with a valid private pilot certificate, you can add-on a private pilot helicopter certificate.  The flight training hourly and ground school require less time, and there is no written test.

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2220 @ $349 per hour$6,980
Solo flight – R2210 @ $349 per hour$3,490
Waiver of Liability$1,000
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$13,118
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Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
Solo flight – R4410 @ $619 per hour$6,190
Waiver of Liability$1,000
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$800*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$21,558
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FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Private Pilot Certificate
  2. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  3. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  4. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

R22 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2220 @ $349 per hour$6,980
Solo flight – R2210 @ $349 per hour$3,490
Waiver of Liability$1,000
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$13,118
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R44 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
Solo flight – R4410 @ $619 per hour$6,190
Waiver of Liability$1,000
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$800*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$21,558
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FAA Requirements

FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Private Pilot Certificate
  2. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  3. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  4. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

Part 61: Commercial Pilot

This certification is a requirement you need to fly people or property for compensation or hire.  You must first possess a Private Pilot Helicopter license.

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2250 @ $349 per hour$17,450
PIC R22100 @ $349 per hour$34,900
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$54,158
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Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4450 @ $619 per hour$30,950
PIC flight – R44100 @ $619 per hour$61,900
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$800*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$94,998
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FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Private Pilot Certificate
  2. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  3. Pass the FAA Written Exam
  4. Obtain 150 Hours Flight Time (100 Powered Aircraft & 50 Helicopter)
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

R22 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2250 @ $349 per hour$17,450
PIC R22100 @ $349 per hour$34,900
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$54,158
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R44 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4450 @ $619 per hour$30,950
PIC flight – R44100 @ $619 per hour$61,900
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$800*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$94,998
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FAA Requirements

FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Private Pilot Certificate
  2. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  3. Pass the FAA Written Exam
  4. Obtain 150 Hours Flight Time (100 Powered Aircraft & 50 Helicopter)
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

Part 61: Commercial Pilot (Add-On)

If you are already an airplane pilot with a valid commercial pilot certificate, you can add-on a commercial pilot helicopter certificate. The flight training hourly and ground school require less time, and there is no written test.

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2220 @ $349 per hour$6,980
Solo / PIC flight – R2235 @ $349 per hour$12,215
Waiver of Liability$1,000
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$21,893
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Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
Solo / PIC flight – R4435 @ $619 per hour$21,665
Waiver of Liability$1,000
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$800*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$37,083
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FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
  2. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  3. Have Minimum of 100 Hours PIC (Powered Aircraft)
  4. Obtain 50 Hours Helicopters (Including 35 Hours PIC)
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

R22 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2220 @ $349 per hour$6,980
Solo / PIC flight – R2235 @ $349 per hour$12,215
Waiver of Liability$1,000
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$21,893
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R44 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
Solo / PIC flight – R4435 @ $619 per hour$21,665
Waiver of Liability$1,000
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$800*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$37,083
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FAA Requirements

FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
  2. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  3. Have Minimum of 100 Hours PIC (Powered Aircraft)
  4. Obtain 50 Hours Helicopters (Including 35 Hours PIC)
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

Part 61: Instrument Rating

This rating can be added to a Private Pilot Helicopter License or Commercial Helicopter License and refers to qualifications that a pilot must have in order to fly under Instrument Flight Rules or IFR.

Prerequisite: FAA Private Pilot Helicopter License or FAA Commercial Helicopter License

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
Dual flight instruction – Simulator20 @ $150 per hour$3000
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$17,728
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FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Private Pilot Certificate
  2. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  3. Pass the FAA Written Exam
  4. Obtain 40 Hours (Actual or Simulated) Instrument Time
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

R44 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
Dual flight instruction – Simulator20 @ $150 per hour$3000
FAA Written Test Fee$160
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$17,728
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FAA Requirements

FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Private Pilot Certificate
  2. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  3. Pass the FAA Written Exam
  4. Obtain 40 Hours (Actual or Simulated) Instrument Time
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

Part 61: Instrument Rating (Add-On)

If you are already an airplane pilot with a valid commercial pilot certificate and an existing Airplane Instrument Rating, you can add-on a helicopter Instrument rating. The flight training hourly and ground school require less time, and there is no written test.

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4415 @ $619 per hour$9,285
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$11,473
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FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Private Pilot (Helicopter) Certificate
  2. FAA Instrument Rating (Airplane)
  3. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  4. Obtain 15 Hours Instrument Training (Helicopters)
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

R44 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4415 @ $619 per hour$9,285
FAA Practical Test Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Test Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$11,473
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FAA Requirements

FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Private Pilot (Helicopter) Certificate
  2. FAA Instrument Rating (Airplane)
  3. FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
  4. Obtain 15 Hours Instrument Training (Helicopters)
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

Part 61: Flight Instructor (CFI)

This certification is required if you are interested in instructing flight students.

Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Helicopter License

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2220 @ $349 per hour$6,980
FAA Written Test Fees (2 x $160)$320
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$9,048
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Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
FAA Written Test Fees (2 x $160)$320
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$14,988
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FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Certificate
  2. FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
  3. Pass (2) FAA Written Exams
  4. Obtain Dual Instruction for Proficiency
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

R22 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2220 @ $349 per hour$6,980
FAA Written Test Fees (2 x $160)$320
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$9,048
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R44 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
FAA Written Test Fees (2 x $160)$320
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$14,988
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FAA Requirements

FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Certificate
  2. FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
  3. Pass (2) FAA Written Exams
  4. Obtain Dual Instruction for Proficiency
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

Part 61: Flight Instructor (CFI) (Add-On)

If you are already a commercial helicopter pilot with a valid certified flight instructor (airplane) certificate, you can add-on a helicopter CFI rating. The flight training hourly and ground school require less time, and there is no written test.

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2220 @ $349 per hour$6,980
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$8,728
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Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$14,668
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FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Certificate
  2. FAA Certified Flight Instructor (Airplane) Certificate
  3. FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
  4. Obtain Dual Instruction for Proficiency
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

R22 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R2220 @ $349 per hour$6,980
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $349 per hour$698
TOTAL$8,728
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R44 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4420 @ $619 per hour$12,380
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$14,668
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FAA Requirements

FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Certificate
  2. FAA Certified Flight Instructor (Airplane) Certificate
  3. FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
  4. Obtain Dual Instruction for Proficiency
  5. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  6. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

Part 61: Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Helicopter

This rating can be added for those with a Commercial Helicopter License and Instrument Rating, and refers to further qualifications that a pilot must have in order to fly under Instrument Flight Rules or IFR.

Prerequisite: FAA Commercial Helicopter License (Helicopter) and FAA Instrument Rating (Helicopter)

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4415 @ $619 per hour$9,285
FAA Written Exam Fee$160
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$11,733
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FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Certificate
  2. FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
  3. FAA Instrument Rating (Helicopter)
  4. Pass the FAA Written Exam
  5. Obtain Dual Instruction for Proficiency
  6. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  7. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

R44 Pricing

Minimum Course Requirement / FeeRequired HoursCost
Dual flight instruction – R4415 @ $619 per hour$9,285
FAA Written Exam Fee$160
FAA Practical Exam Fee$1000*
FAA Practical Exam Aircraft Rental2 @ $619 per hour$1,238
TOTAL$11,733
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FAA Requirements

FAA Requirements

  1. FAA Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Certificate
  2. FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
  3. FAA Instrument Rating (Helicopter)
  4. Pass the FAA Written Exam
  5. Obtain Dual Instruction for Proficiency
  6. Pass the FAA Oral Exam
  7. Pass the FAA Practical Exam

A La Carte Training / Base Rates

ItemPrice
Part 61: Robinson R22: Dual$349/hour
Part 61: Robinson R22: Solo$349/hour
Part 61: Robinson R44: Dual$619/hour
Part 61: Robinson R44: Instrument$619/hour
Part 61: Bell JetRanger: Dual$1250/hour
Part 61: Platinum Flight Simulator$150/hour
Introductory Flight Lesson$399
Inadvertent IMC Course$350 per pilot
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Services

ItemPrice
Part 61: Robinson R22: Dual$349/hour
Part 61: Robinson R22: Solo$349/hour
Part 61: Robinson R44: Dual$619/hour
Part 61: Robinson R44: Instrument$619/hour
Part 61: Bell JetRanger: Dual$1250/hour
Part 61: Platinum Flight Simulator$150/hour
Introductory Flight Lesson$399
Inadvertent IMC Course$350 per pilot
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