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Flight Training
Private Pilot Add-on
If you already hold a Private Pilot fixed wing license, the cheapest option to learn to fly helicopters is to "add on" a Private Pilot helicopter license. Doing your training this way, you only have to fly 30 hours instead of 35 hours minimum and do not have to take a written exam.
FAA Rating Requirements
General Requirements:
Already hold a Private (or higher) Pilot Certificate
Hold a Current 3rd. Class (or higher) FAA Medical Certificate
No FAA Written Exam
Pass an FAA Oral and Practical Flight Test
Flight Requirements:
Complete 30 hours Minimum Flight Time Including 10 hrs of Solo Flight
What this means to you:
If you already hold a private fixed wing certificate, this option will be the least costly way to get your helicopter rating. Contact us for a full assesment.
Estimated Minimum Cost:
| Item | Hours | Rate | Total |
| R22 Rental | 30 | $275/hr | $8,250 |
| Flight Instruction | 20 | $50/hr | $1,000 |
| Ground Instruction | 20 | $35/hr | $700 |
| Books | | | $100 |
| Total | | | $10,050 |
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