Overview
A private helicopter pilot additional rating allows you to add a rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating to your existing Private Pilot license, thereby giving you Private Pilot privileges in helicopters.
Enrollment Prerequisites
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Must hold an FAA Private Pilot license in airplanes
- Must hold at least a current third class medical certificate
Eligibility Requirements
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Read, speak, write and understand English
| Private Pilot Additional Rating Course |
Hours |
Block Rate |
Total |
| Dual Flight Instruction |
20 |
$275 |
$5,500 |
| Solo Flight |
10 |
$230 |
$2,300 |
| Ground Instruction |
20 |
$45 |
$900 |
| Books and Supplies |
|
|
$100 |
| FAA Practical Test |
|
|
$400 |
| Private Pilot Additional Rating Course (estimate)* |
|
|
$9,200 |
** Hours are based on FAA minimums, not average completion times. Candidates with no helicopter experience will likely require an average of 10 more hours of dual flight instruction. Rates listed are block rates, available when customer chooses cash deposit option of $2,500 deposit increments. Add $15/hr for regular rate on aircraft rental. Prices for books & supplies and the FAA’s practical test may vary slightly.
