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Commercial Pilot |
| A Commercial Pilot Helicopter rating entitles you to fly for hire as well as recreationally. The maneuvers taught for this license are more advanced than for a Private Pilot, and the FAA test standards are higher as well. Additionally, to get your Commercial rating you must have 150 hours of flight time logged, with a minimum of 100 hours of "pilot in command" flight time as a Private Pilot. |
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| FAA Requirements |
- Applicant must hold a Private Pilot/Helicopter license and a Second Class medical certificate
- Pass an FAA written examination
- Obtain a minimum of 150 hours total flight time, 10 of which must be instrument, 100 of which must be Pilot-in-command.
- Pass an FAA oral and flight proficiency examination (check-ride)
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| Course Costs |
| Robinson R-22B Rates |
20 hours dual instruction @ $230/hr |
$4600 |
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10 hours dual instrument @ $240/hr |
$2400 |
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80 hours additional flight @ $205/hr |
$16,400 |
| Subtotal |
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$23,400 |
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| Ground Instruction |
10 hours @ $40/hr |
$400 |
| Written Test |
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90 |
| Oral and Flight Exam |
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400 |
| Books and Supplies |
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75 |
| TOTAL COURSE COST |
$24,365 |
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