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Private Pilot Add On License
What is a Private Helicopter Pilot Add On License?
A private helicopter pilot add on license allows you to add a rotorcraft category and/or a helicopter class rating to your existing private pilot license.
How Much Will it Cost?
| T R A I N I N G C O S T S | ||
|---|---|---|
| Typical | $18,532.50 | View Cost Breakdown |
How Long Will it Take?
The length of time that is required to complete a private pilot add-on course depends largely on your ability, motivation to learn and your proficiency with the English language. It usually takes about six weeks to complete the private 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 R22.
- 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:
- 30 hours minimum helicopter flight time, including:
- 20 hours dual flight instruction, including
- 3 hours in preparation for the flight test
- 3 hours of night flight, including 50NM x-country and 10 take offs and landings
- 3 hours in preparation for the flight test
- 10 hours solo flight time, including
- 3 hours of cross-country flight, including 75NM x-country
- 20 hours dual flight instruction, including
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