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Instrument Add On Rating - R44
What is a Helicopter Instrument Add On Rating?
A helicopter instrument add-on rating allows you to add a rotorcraft category and/or a helicopter class rating to your existing instrument rating.
How Much Will it Cost?
| T R A I N I N G C O S T S | ||
|---|---|---|
| Typical | $8,150.00 | View Cost Breakdown |
How Long Will it Take?
The length of time that is required to complete an Instrument add-on course depends largely on your ability, motivation to learn and your proficiency with the English language. It usually takes about four weeks to complete the instrument pilot helicopter add-on course if a reasonably full schedule is maintained.
What Will I Have to Do?
- Complete ground school or a home study course for the Robinson R44.
- Log sufficient flight training
- Pass an FAA oral and flight test.
What are the Official Flight Training Requirements?
According to the 2004 FAR, requirements for obtaining your private pilot helicopter license are as follow:
- 50 hours of cross country flight as a pilot in command
- At least 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time
- At least 15 hours must be in a helicopter
- At least one 100NM cross country flight along an airway or ATC directed routing. Three different instrument approaches during this flight with the use of navigation systems.
- 3 hours in preparation for the flight test
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