Add On Rating Program
Introduction

               It is not as difficult as many people believe to add a helicopter rating to your fixed wing license. Many fixed wing pilots want to continue their flight education and add a helicopter rating, here at Helicopters Northwest we will do our best to make it as efficient and cost effective as possible.
               Flying a helicopter requires a different set of skills than flying an airplane. Many fixed wing pilots experience some initial difficulty adapting what they already know about flying to a helicopter. Some of the ingrained reactions in a fixed wing pilot are inappropriate to rotary wing flight, and it can take some extra flight time for pilots to "break" those old habits.
                The requirements vary depending on which license you are trying to earn, so click on the appropriate one below, and see how easy it can be to add a rotorcraft rating!
*Flight Training is available at all three locations. Please contact the office you are willing to receive training from!

​Private Add On Course Approximate Costs:

Robinson R-22 Rate            20 hours dual instruction @ $275/hr                                    $5,000
                                                       10 hours solo flight @ $250/hr                                                     $2500
 Ground Instruction              20 hours @ $40/hr                                                                               $800
 Written Test                                                                                                                                                     $100
 FAA Medical Exam                                                                                                                                        $100
 Oral and Flight Exam                                                                                                                                   $450
 Books and Supplies                                                                                                                                       $150
 Damage Waiver                                                                                                                                              $500
 
Total Course Costs                                                                                              Approximately  $10,100

Instrument Add On Course Approximate Costs:

​The Helicopter Instrument Add-On Rating is for those who already hold an Airplane Instrument Rating. Training times may vary; the rates and hours listed below are FAA minimums. For information on your own personal needs, call us at (206) 767-0508.

Robinson R-22 Rate       15 Hours of Helicopter Instrument Time @$280/hr                      $4,200
 Ground Instruction                                     20 hours @ $40/hr                                                                     $800
 FAA Medical Exam                                                                                                                                                     $100
 Oral and Flight Exam                                                                                                                                                 $450
 Books and Supplies                                                                                                                                                     $150
 Damage Waiver                                                                                                                                                            $500
                                                             
Total Course Costs                                                                                                              Approximately  $6,200

Commercial Add On Course Approximate Costs:

​To add a commercial helicopter rating to your fixed wing, there are several factors to consider. Most pilots will need the minimum hours that are listed below, but each pilot's experience will be different. The hours and costs listed below are a representation of the FAA requirements, keep in mind that your costs may be different. Call us at (206) 767-0508 to discuss your specific needs.

Robinson R-22 Rate           50 Hours of Helicopter Time, 35 of which
                                                                                 are solo @ $250/hr                                                         $12,875
           
                                                        10 hours instrument flight @ $280/hr                                           $2,800
Ground Instruction                                      20 hours @ $40/hr                                                               $800
FAA Medical Exam                                                                                                                                                $100
Oral and Flight Exam                                                                                                                                           $450
 Books and Supplies                                                                                                                                               $150
 Damage Waiver                                                                                                                                                      $500
                                                             
Total Course Costs                                                                                                   Approximately    $17,675

Certified Flight Instructor Add On Course Approximate Costs:

​​The Helicopter CFI Add-On Rating is for those who already hold a Commercial Helicopter Certificate. Training times may vary; the rates and hours listed below are FAA minimums. For information on your own personal needs, call us at (206) 767-0508.

Robinson R-22 Rate             15 Hours of Helicopter Flight Time @$275/hr                $4,125
Ground Instruction               15 hours @ $40/hr                                                                                $600
 FAA Medical Exam                                                                                                                                         $100
 Written, Oral and Flight Exams                                                                                                              $490
 Books and Supplies                                                                                                                                        $150
 Damage Waiver                                                                                                                                               $500
                                                             
Total Course Costs                                                                                                  Approximately  $5,965

Certified Flight Instrument Instructor Add On Course Approximate Costs:

The Helicopter CFII Add-On Rating is for those who already hold a Helicopter Instrument Rating. Training times may vary; the rates and hours listed below are FAA minimums. For information on your own personal needs, call us at (206) 767-0508.

Robinson R-22 Rate                15 Hours of Helicopter Flight Time @$280/hr          $4200
Ground Instruction                  15 hours @ $40/hr                                                                         $600
FAA Medical Exam                                                                                                                                      $100
Written, Oral and Flight Exams                                                                                                           $490
Books and Supplies                                                                                                                                     $150
Damage Waiver                                                                                                                                            $500
                                                           
Total Course Costs                                                                                              Approximately  $6,040

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​Tukwila, WA 98108
​206-767-0508
fly@helicoptersnw.com

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