AMERICAN HELICOPTERS
The total cost of each program can vary significantly depending on
each individual's aptitude.
Private Pilot Program
The private pilot certificate is the first step for those with no helicopter
experience. As a licensed private pilot, you can fly for personal use and
carry passengers. It may be your final goal or just the beginning of the
journey to becoming a professional pilot. Either way, it is here where the
foundation of your technique, knowledge and judgment is formed.
Minimum hours to receive the licence is 40 flight hours.
R-22 Flight Hours Ground School Hours
With Instructor: 20 Hours Classroom: 35 Hours
Solo: 20 Hours Home Study: 35 Hours
Total: 40 Hours Total: 70 Hours
Total - $10,550.00
You must have received your private to continue to the
commercial.
Commercial Pilot Program
Holding a commercial pilots license allows you to use your new skills to
earn money. As a commercial pilot you will be directly responsible for
transporting passengers and property in a variety of tasks . Minimum
time required is 150 hours.
R-22 Flight Hours Ground School Hours
With Instructor: 50 Hours Classroom: 55 Hours
Solo: 100 Hours Home Study: 95 Hours
Total: 150 Hours Total: 150 Hours
Total - $29,500.00
Commercial Add-on Program
For fixed wing pilots that already have their Commercial/Instrument
Rating
R-22 Flight Hours Ground School Hours
With Instructor: 30 Hours Classroom: 25 Hours
Solo: 25 Hours Home Study: 30 Hours
Total: 55 Hours Total: 55 Hours
Total - $13,875.00
Flight Instructor Program
So you’ve earned your commercial pilot certificate and now you want to
fly helicopters for a living. But all the "pilot wanted" ads require
thousands of hours of helicopter experience. How do you build those
hours? Unless you are independently wealthy, the only way to build
those hours is to become a certified flight instructor (CFI). Now you'll
get paid while teaching others how to fly. And you get to put those
instructing hours in your own logbook. Teaching will make you a much
better pilot, and you will have a tremendous and lasting impact on your
students.
Pilots who are working towards their commercial certificate are
encouraged to take this course concurrently because it will save both
time and money.
Dual Only: 15 Hours
Ground School: 20 Hours
Total - $3,850.00
Instrument Rating Program
Simply stated, learning to fly by reference to instruments will make you
a better pilot. Although the Robinson helicopter is not certified to fly in
instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the skills you learn during
your training can be applied to everyday flying and in the helicopters
you may fly later in your career. Many employers require an instrument
rating because instrument pilots are safer pilots. Private pilots who are
working towards their commercial certificate are encouraged to take
this course concurrently because it will save both time and money.
You must possess either a private or commercial helicopter pilot
certificate, meet the SFAR 73 requirements, and be endorsed to act as
pilot in command of the Robinson R22 to enroll in the Instrument
course. 40 hours of dual instruction are required for the initial
instrument rating. If you have an airplane instrument rating, the add-on
helicopter instrument rating requires a minimum of 15 hours of dual
instruction.
R-22*Flight Hours
With Instructor 30 Hrs.
10 Hrs. Simulator Training
60 Hrs.Ground School Class
TOTAL $9,690.00
Career Pilot Package
This program contains all books and materials to receive following
ratings:
Private ,Commercial, Instrument, CFI, Instrument Instructor
TOTAL $54,175.00
Financial Aid:
American Helicopters now offers the SallieMae Career Training Loan
Direct-to-Consumer Loan Program. With the Direct-to-Consumer Loan
Program funds are dispersed directly to the student and the student
makes the required payments to the flight school. Competitive rates,
funds to cover living expenses (up to $6,000) and differed payment
options make a Career Training Loan from SallieMae a great choice for
your financing needs. Please call American Helicopters for more
information about this exciting loan program.
A.O.P.A.- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is now offering
flight training loans! Whether you are a student or working towards
upgrades or add-ons, AOPA's Flight Training Funds can help you
achieve your goals. Contact AOPA for more information @ 1-800-882-
8648
Pilot Finance Inc. offers flight training loans for students, upgrades and
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