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Commercial Pilot Add-on |
| 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 Commercial Pilot/Fixed-Wing license and a Second Class medical certificate
- Obtain a minimum of 50 hours in helicopters
- 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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30 hours solo @ $205/hr* |
6150 |
| Subtotal |
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$10750 |
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| Ground Instruction |
10 hours @ $40/hr |
$400 |
| Oral and Flight Exam |
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400 |
| Books and Supplies |
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100 |
| TOTAL COURSE COST |
$11650 |
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*Flight hours are determined by minimums set forth by FAA regulations. Actual hours flown will depend on student's proficiency.
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