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FAA Courses
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FAA COURSES
STUDENT FLIGHT RATE
300CB/300CBi/R22 Dual Instruction VFR |
$ 285.00 |
300CB/300CBi/R22 Solo Rental VFR |
$ 240.00 |
300CB/300CBi/R22 Dual Instruction IFR |
$ 310.00 |
300CBi/R22 External Load Instruction |
$ 295.00 |
300CB Mountain Instruction |
$ 330.00 |
Bell 206B JetRanger Instruction |
$ 875.00 |
Ground/Tutorial Instruction |
$ 45.00 |
Ground School Class per Hour |
$ 10.00 |
Pre/post Flight Briefing |
$ 45.00 |
Simulator |
$125.00 |
Books & Equipment (Estimate) |
$ 750.00 |
FAA Medical Exam (Class II) |
$ 70.00 |
FAA Written Tests (each) |
$ 80.00 |
Student Registration Fee |
$ 150.00 |
FAA Examiner Checkride (each) |
$500.00/ |
| Estimated Fuel Surcharge (per hour) | |
-----300CBi |
n/a |
-----R22 |
n/a |
-----Bell 206 |
n/a |
The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.
33 hours dual instruction 300CB/CBi |
$9,405.00 |
10.8 hours solo practice |
$2,592.00 |
140 hour Rotorcraft ground school |
$1,000.00 |
10 hours tutored instruction |
$ 450.00 |
10 hours pre/post flight briefing |
$ 450.00 |
Written test |
$ 80.00 |
Checkride examiner’s fee |
$ 500.00 |
Checkride aircraft rental (1.5 hours approximately) |
$ 360.00 |
TOTAL |
$14,837.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
These prices are in addition to the Private Pilot Program fee. The cost and content of the Commercial Pilot Program will be reduced if the pilot takes additional training courses, such as Instrument and External Load, immediately after completion of the PPL(H).
20 hours dual instruction 300CB/CBi/R22 |
$5,700.00 |
75 hours solo flight |
$18,000.00 |
10 hours instrument instruction |
$3,100.00 |
10 hours tutored instruction |
$ 450.00 |
10 hours pre/post flight briefing |
$ 450.00 |
Written test |
$ 80.00 |
Checkride examiner’s fee |
$ 500.00 |
Checkride aircraft rental (1.5 hours approximately) |
$ 360.00 |
TOTAL |
$28,640.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
For FAA Commercial/Instrument Rated Fixed-Wing Pilots
31.5 hours dual VFR instruction 300CB/CBi |
$ 8,977.50 |
10.5 hours solo flight |
$ 2,520.00 |
20.5 hours pre/post flight briefing |
$ 922.50 |
140 hour Rotorcraft Ground School* |
$ 1,000.00 |
Checkride examiner’s fee |
$ 500.00 |
Checkride aircraft rental (1.5 hours approximately) |
$ 360.00 |
| Books and Equipment | $ 250.00 |
TOTAL |
$14,530.00 |
*The first 2 weeks of the Rotorcraft Ground School cover the necessary helicopter specific material. The remainder of the necessary ground material can be covered in a one-on-one situation with the pilot’s primary helicopter flight instructor.
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
25 hours dual instruction 300CB/CBi** |
$7,125.00 |
10 hours tutored instruction |
$ 450.00 |
60 hour CFI ground school |
$ 600.00 |
5 hours pre/post flight briefing |
$ 225.00 |
2 Written tests |
$ 160.00 |
Checkride examiner’s fee |
$ 650.00 |
Checkride aircraft rental (1.5 hours approximately) |
$ 360.00 |
TOTAL |
$9,570.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
25 hours hooded dual instruction 300CB/CBi/R22*** |
$7,750.00 |
10 hours simulator training |
$1,250.00 |
10 hours tutored instruction |
$ 450.00 |
60 hour Instrument ground school |
$ 600.00 |
5 hours pre/post flight briefing |
$ 225.00 |
Written test |
$ 80.00 |
Checkride examiner’s fee |
$ 500.00 |
Checkride aircraft rental (2 hours approximately) |
$ 530.00 |
TOTAL |
$11,385.00 |
***Some of these hours can be combined with Commercial training.
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
5 hours dual instruction 300CB/CBi/R22 |
$1,550.00 |
10 hours tutored instruction |
$ 450.00 |
Written test |
$ 80.00 |
Checkride examiner’s fee |
$ 500.00 |
Checkride aircraft rental (2 hours approximately) |
$ 530.00 |
TOTAL |
$3,110.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
15 hours hooded dual instruction 300CB/CBi/R22 |
$4,650.00 |
10 hours tutored instruction |
$ 450.00 |
60 hour Instrument ground school |
$ 600.00 |
5 hours pre/post flight briefing |
$ 225.00 |
Checkride examiner’s fee |
$ 500.00 |
Checkride aircraft rental (2 hours approximately) |
$ 530.00 |
| Books and Equipment | $ 150.00 |
TOTAL |
$7,105.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
15 hours dual instruction 300CBi |
$4,425.00 |
8 hours ground school class |
$ 80.00 |
2 hours tutored instruction |
$ 90.00 |
2 hours pre/post flight briefing |
$ 90.00 |
TOTAL |
$4,685.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
12 hours dual instruction 300CB***** |
$3,960.00 |
12 hours ground school class |
$ 120.00 |
3 hours tutored instruction |
$ 135.00 |
2.5 hours pre/post flight briefing |
$ 112.50 |
TOTAL |
$4,327.50 |
****These are FAA approved courses leading to graduation certificates and appropriate sign-offs.
***** Includes cost of accommodation
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
5 hours dual instruction Bell 206 JetRanger |
$4,375.00 |
10 hours tutored instruction |
$ 450.00 |
1 hour pre/post flight briefing |
$ 45.00 |
TOTAL |
$4,870.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENSE
10 hours dual VFR instruction 300CB/CBi |
$2,850.00 |
15 hours dual IFR instruction |
$4,650.00 |
20 hours tutored instruction |
$ 900.00 |
5 hours pre/post flight briefing |
$ 225.00 |
Written test |
$ 80.00 |
Checkride examiner’s fee |
$ 650.00 |
Checkride aircraft rental (2 hours approximately) |
$ 530.00 |
TOTAL |
$9,885.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
The following show two example students. In Option A, by combining courses, and by taking them in the optimum order, it is possible to maximize the flight hours and the total cost while maximizing your career opportunities. Option B is the minimum necessary in order to be eligible for an entry level position in the helicopter industry. International students participating in the F-1 visa program must enroll in Option A to meet F-1 program requirements.
Option A (suggested)
Course Element
COURSE ELEMENT |
DUAL |
SOLO |
GROUND |
SIM |
COST |
Private Pilot Program |
33 |
12.3 |
160 |
|
$14,837.00 |
Mountain Flying Program |
12 |
|
17 |
|
$ 4,327.50 |
Instrument Rating Program |
25 |
2.0 |
75 |
10 |
$11,385.00 |
External Load Program |
15 |
|
12 |
|
$ 4,685.00 |
Commercial Pilot Program |
10 |
36.5 |
20 |
|
$13,090.00 |
Certified Flight Instructor Program |
10 |
1.5 |
75 |
|
$ 5,295.00 |
Certified Flight Instrument Instructor Program |
5 |
2.0 |
10 |
|
$ 3,110.00 |
Additional Costs |
|
|
|
|
$ 820.00 |
TOTAL COST |
110 |
54.3 |
369 |
10 |
$57,549.50 |
This course takes approximately 9-11 months to complete.
Option B (minimum)
Course Element
COURSE ELEMENT |
DUAL |
SOLO |
GROUND |
COST |
Private Pilot Program |
33 |
12.3 |
160 |
$14,837.00 |
Commercial Pilot Program |
30 |
66.5 |
20 |
$25,990.00 |
Certified Flight Instructor Program |
10 |
1.5 |
75 |
$ 5,295.00 |
Additional Costs |
|
|
|
$ 570.00 |
TOTAL COST |
73 |
80.3 |
255 |
$46,692.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
