updated 2010.03.10
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FAA Courses
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FAA COURSES
STUDENT FLIGHT RATE
| FLIGHT RATES PER HOUR | ||
| 300CBi/R22 Dual Instruction VFR | $297.00 | |
| 300CBi/R22 Solo Rental VFR | $250.00 | |
| 300CBi/R22 Instrument Instruction | $322.00 | |
| 300CBi/R22 External Load Instruction | $307.00 | |
| 300CBi Mountain Instruction | $342.00 | |
| Bell 206 JetRanger | $910.00 | |
| Robinson R44 | $460.00 | |
| Simulator | $130.00 | |
| INSTRUCTION RATES PER HOUR | |||
| Ground/Tutorial Instruction | $47.00 | ||
| Ground School Class Per Hour | $10.00 | ||
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | $47.00 | ||
| Books and Equipment (Estimate) | $750.00 | |
| FAA Medical Exam (Class II) | $70.00 | |
| FAA Written Tests (Each) | $130.00 |
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| Student Registration Fee | $150.00 | |
| FAA Examiner Checkride (Each) | $550.00 | |
| FAA Examiner Checkride CFI course | $700.00 | |
| Estimated Fuel Surcharge (per hour) | ||
| -----300CBi | n/a | |
| -----R22 | n/a | |
| -----R44 | n/a | |
| -----Bell 206 | n/a | |
The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS | |
| Dual Instruction 300CBi | 33 | $9,801.00 | |
| Solo Practice | 10.8 | $2,700.00 | |
| Tutored Instruction | 10 | $470.00 | |
| Ground School Class | 140 | $1,100.00 | |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 10 | $470.00 | |
| Written Test | 1 | $130.00 | |
| Checkride Examiner’s Fee | $550.00 | ||
| Checkride Aircraft Rental | 1.5 | $375.00 | |
| Total Cost | $15,596.00 | ||
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
These prices are in addition to the Private Pilot Program fee. The cost and content of the Commercial Pilot Program will be reduced if the pilot takes additional training courses, such as Instrument and External Load, immediately after completion of the PPL(H).
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS | ||
| Dual Instruction | 20 | $5,940.00 | ||
| Solo Practice | 75 | $18,750.00 | ||
| Instrument Instruction | 10 | $3,220.00 | ||
| Tutored Instruction | 10 | $470.00 | ||
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 10 | $470.00 | ||
| Written Test | 1 | $130.00 | ||
| Checkride Examiner’s Fee | $550.00 | |||
| Checkride Aircraft Rental | 1.5 | $375.00 | ||
| Total Cost | $29,905.00 | |||
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
For FAA Commercial/Instrument Rated Fixed-Wing Pilots
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS | |
| Dual Instruction 300CBi | 31.5 | $9,355.50 | |
| Solo Practice | 10.5 | $2,625.00 | |
| Ground School Class | 140 | $1,100.00 | |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 20.5 | $963.50 | |
| Checkride Examiner's Fee | $550.00 | ||
| Checkride Aircraft Rental | 1.5 | $375.00 | |
| Books and Equipment | $250.00 | ||
| Total Cost | $15,219.00 | ||
*The first 2 weeks of the Rotorcraft Ground School cover the necessary helicopter specific material. The remainder of the necessary ground material can be covered in a one-on-one situation with the pilot’s primary helicopter flight instructor.
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS |
| Dual Instruction 300CBi | 25 | $7,425.00 |
| Tutored Instruction | 10 | $470.00 |
| Ground School Class | 60 | $600.00 |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 5 | $235.00 |
| Written Tests | 2 | $260.00 |
| Checkride Examiner’s Fee | $700.00 | |
| Checkride Aircraft Rental | 1.5 | $375.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,065.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS |
| Dual Instruction (Hooded)* | 25 | $8,050.00 |
| Simulator Training | 10 | $1,300.00 |
| Tutored Instruction | 10 | $470.00 |
| Ground School Class | 60 | $600.00 |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 5 | $235.00 |
| Written Test | 1 | $130.00 |
| Checkride Examiner’s Fee | $550.00 | |
| Checkride Aircraft Rental | 2 | $550.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,885.00 |
***Some of these hours can be combined with Commercial training.
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS | ||
| Dual Instruction | 5 | $1,610.00 | ||
| Tutored Instruction | 10 | $470.00 | ||
| Written Test | 1 | $130.00 | ||
| Checkride Examiner’s Fee | $550.00 | |||
| Checkride Aircraft Rental | 2 | $550.00 | ||
| Total Cost | $3,310.00 | |||
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS | ||
| Dual Instruction (Hooded) | 15 | $4,830.00 | ||
| Ground School Class | 60 | $600.00 | ||
| Tutored Instruction | 10 | $470.00 | ||
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 5 | $235.00 | ||
| Checkride Examiner's Fee | 10 | $550.00 | ||
| Checkride Aircraft Rental | 2 | $550.00 | ||
| Books and Equipment | $150.00 | |||
| Total Cost | $7,385.00 | |||
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS | |
| Dual Instruction | 15 | $4,605.00 | |
| Ground School Class | 8 | $80.00 | |
| Tutored Instruction | 2 | $94.00 | |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 2 | $94.00 | |
| Total Cost | $4,873.00 | ||
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS | ||
| Dual Instruction 300CBi** | 12 | $4,104.00 | ||
| Ground School Class | 12 | $120.00 | ||
| Tutored Instruction | 3 | $141.00 | ||
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 2.5 | $117.50 | ||
| Total Cost | $4,482.50 | |||
****These are FAA approved courses leading to graduation certificates and appropriate sign-offs.
***** Includes cost of accommodation
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS |
| Dual Instruction | 5 | $4,550.00 |
| Tutored Instruction | 10 | $470.00 |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 1 | $47.00 |
| Total Cost | $5,067.00 |
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT LICENSE
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | COSTS | |
| Dual Instruction 300CBi | 10 | $2,970.00 | |
| Dual IFR Instruction | 15 | $4,830.00 | |
| Tutored Instruction | 20 | $940.00 | |
| Pre/Post Flight Briefing | 5 | $235.00 | |
| Written Test | 1 | $130.00 | |
| Checkride Examiner's Fee | 1 | $700.00 | |
| Checkride Aircraft Rental | 2 | $550.00 | |
| Total Cost | $10,355.00 | ||
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
The following show two example students. In Option A, by combining courses, and by taking them in the optimum order, it is possible to maximize the flight hours and the total cost while maximizing your career opportunities. Option B is the minimum necessary in order to be eligible for an entry level position in the helicopter industry. International students participating in the F-1 visa program must enroll in Option A to meet F-1 program requirements.
Option A (suggested)
Course Element
| COURSE ELEMENT | DUAL | SOLO | GROUND | SIM | COST | |
| Private Pilot | 33 | 12.3 | 160 | $15,596.00 | ||
| Mountain Course | 12 | 17 | $4,482.50 | |||
| Instrument Rating | 25 | 2 | 75 | 10 | $11,885.00 | |
| External Load | 15 | 12 | $4,873.00 | |||
| Commercial Pilot | 10 | 36.5 | 20 | $13,715.00 | ||
| Flight Instructor | 10 | 1.5 | 75 | $5,610.00 | ||
| Instrument Instructor | 5 | 2 | 10 | $3,310.00 | ||
| Additional Costs | $820.00 | |||||
| Total Cost | 110 | 54.3 | 369 | 10 | $60,291.50 |
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This course takes approximately 9-11 months to complete.
Option B (minimum)
Course Element
| COURSE ELEMENT | DUAL | SOLO | GROUND | COST | ||
| Private Pilot | 33 | 12.3 | 160 | $15,596.00 | ||
| Commercial Pilot | 30 | 66.5 | 20 | $27,155.00 | ||
| Flight Instructor | 10 | 1.5 | 75 | $5,610.00 | ||
| Additional Costs | $570.00 | |||||
| Total Cost | 73 | 80.3 | 255 | $48,931.00 | ||
(The cost of each program is based on the hourly rates above. The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending upon each individual’s aptitude. The training cost examples do not include any fuel surcharge.)
