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
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
Total (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.
