Helicopter Pilot Training

Helicopter Training

All flight instruction and ground school is one-on-one with qualified instructors using Jeppesen Learning Materials, which are included under Pilot Supplies below.

A typical flight lesson lasts 1-2 hours with ground school conducted before each flight lesson (with homework assignments).

The average cost per lesson starts at $365.

If you train twice a week you should complete your rating in 20-30 weeks.

Enstrom F28

There is no age requirement to begin training. You need to be 16 years of age to solo the aircraft (fly by yourself) and 17 years of age to obtain a Private Pilot rating.

You will also need to get a medical certificate to fly solo. We can recommend a Aeronautical Medical Examiner for you. If you are in good health you will have no problems. High blood pressure, diabetes and cancer diagnosis can be a problem. Please refer to the FAA website for more details.

A Private Pilot rating allows you and your family to fly almost anywhere in the world in good weather.

A desire to learn and have fun!!! That’s it…

TO START YOUR TRAINING YOU NEED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING:

Unexpired U.S. Passport

Original U.S. birth certificate and a U.S. Government issued I.D. (drivers license).

Foreign students please see our T.S.A. page.

TO START YOUR TRAINING YOU NEED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING:

A Private Pilot Single Engine Land License Allows You And Your Family To Fly Any Single Engine Land Airplane Almost Anywhere In The World In Good Weather.

(ALL PRICES U.S. AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)


Enstrom F28 Enstrom F28 Private add-on	40hrs. @ $346.00hr.* 30hrs. @ $346.00hr.**	$13,840.00 $10,380.00
Flight Instruction Flight Instruction add-on	25hrs. @ $69.00hr. 20hrs. @ $69.00hr.**	$1,725.00 $1,380.00
Pilot Supplies (Kit)	Jeppesen Learning Materials	$300.00
Ground School	10hrs. @ $69.00hr.	$690.00
Total Cost: Total Cost: add-on	Cost/Hrs. estimated only as you may require additional training Cost/Hrs. estimated only as you may require additional training	$16,555.00 $11,508.00

(* Indicates block rate)
(** Add-on a Private pilot helicopter rating to your existing license)

Medical Certificate (for Private) $150 est

FAA Knowledge Test $195

Practical Test/Check-ride with FAA DPE Examiner $900 (see Graduates Page)

N90775

N90775 is a Enstrom F28 equipped with a Lycoming AIO-360 engine (205HP). This helicopter is just out of overhaul so everything is new including the new larger NO-AD -6 main rotor blades (more energy for those auto-rotations).has room for 3 and no per seat weight limit. The Enstrom F28 has a reputation of safety when compared to comparable helicopters. This Helicopter is used for Private and Commercial training (including rating add-ons).

SPECS FOR N90775

Crew: One
Capacity: 2 passengers
Length: 29 ft
Rotor dia: 32 ft
Height: 9 ft
Disc area: 804 ft²
Disc loading: 2.67lb/ft²
Power plant: Lycoming AIO-360 air-cooled piston engine, 205 H.P.
Fuel total 40 US gallons
Empty weight: 1500 lb
Max takeoff weight: 2150 lb
Payload: 650 lb
Useful load: 410 lb Full Fuel
Useful load: 515 lb Half Tanks
Hover ceiling IGE @ 1370lb 7000′
Cruise speed: 100 mph @ sea level
Range: 240 sm at best economy
Rate of climb: 1000 ft/min
Service ceiling: 12,000 ft ft

N305NK (Red Buddha)

N305NK is a V.F.R. Robinson R-22 (2005)

The Robinson R-22 Betta 2 is one of the most popular helicopters for training. Low cost and certified.

SPECS FOR N305NK

Crew: One
Capacity: 2 passengers
Length: 28 ft 8 in
Rotor dia: 25 ft 2 in
Height: 8 ft 11 in
Disc loading: 2.61lb/ft²
Power plant: Lycoming O-360-J2A air-cooled piston engine
Fuel total 27.8 US gallons
16.9 Main Tank 10.9 Aux Tank
Empty weight: 880lb
Max takeoff weight: 1370 lb
Payload: 490 lb
Useful load 495lb
Hover ceiling OGE @ 2150lb 4000′
Cruise speed: 96kn 110 mph @ sea level
Range: 209 NM
Rate of climb: 1200 ft/min
Service ceiling: 14,000 ft