Overview
The Certified Flight Instructor Course is the beginning
of learning to teach helicopter students of your own.
You will fly left seat instead of right and begin teaching
maneuvers to your flight instructor both in the air
and on the ground. Ultimately, this course will prepare
you for the FAA checkride and, soon, your first job
as a helicopter pilot.
Enrollment
Prerequisites
Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot license in helicopters
Must hold at least a current third class medical
certificate
Eligibility
Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Read, speak, write and understand English
Certified
Flight Instructor (CFI) Course
Hours
Block
Rate
Total
Dual Flight Instruction (left seat)
15
$275
$4,125
Ground Instruction
35
$45
$1,575
Books and Supplies
$40
FAA Knowledge Test
$85
FAA Practical Test
$400
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Course Total (estimate)*
$6,225
* Hours are based on average completion times. 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, the knowledge test and the FAA’s
practical test may vary slightly.
