Private pilot - Helicopter add on

This course is for the student who holds a Private Pilot Certificate with an Airplane rating and wishes to add a Helicopter rating to that certificate. A Private Pilot Certificate allows the holder to fly passengers but the holder can not be paid for flying. This certificate is used mainly by people who wish to fly a personal helicopter for pleasure or as a business tool. It is also the first step towards obtaining Commercial or Instructor certification.

Students entering a private to private add-on must have an FAA private Pilot Certificate and a valid third class medical certificate from a FAA approved Physician.

This course generally runs approximately eight weeks.

FAA minimum requirements

1. Hold an FAA third class medical certificate
2. Obtain a minimum of 30 hours flight time, including:
1. 20 hours minimum dual flight training
2. 10 hours minimum solo flight training
3. Pass an FAA oral and flight test

Course Costs

Based on FAA minimums
Hours      Type        $/Hour         COST
 20        Dual 	$250         $5,000
 10        Solo 	$225         $2,250
 12        Ground 	$ 40         $  480
  	               Total         $7,730


Average Hours
Hours      Type        $/Hour         COST
 40        Dual         $250         $10,000
 10        Solo         $225         $ 2,250
 15        Ground       $40          $   600
  	               Total         $12,850

Additional Costs
Oral and Flight Check          $400