Part 61 Courses
- Private Pilot Certification
- Private Pilot Additional Rating
- Instrument Rating Certification
- Instrument Additional Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certification
- Commercial Pilot Additional Rating
- Flight Instructor Certification
- Flight Instructor Additional Rating Certification
- Instrument Flight Instructor Additional (For Airplane CFII's)
- Instrument Flight Instructor Additional (For Helicopter CFI/Instrument)
- Airline Transport Pilot Certification (with Robinson R-22)
- Airline Transport Pilot Certification Course (with Robinson R-44)
- R-44 PIC Transition - Course A
- R-44 PIC Transition - Course B
CFR Part 61 Private Pilot Certification
Robinson R22 Beta and Beta II
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Obtain an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Pass an FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Knowledge Test
- Pass an FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
- Obtain a minimum of 40 hours of flight time and 35 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 30 hours of dual instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 30 | $220.00 | $6,600.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Basic) | 30 | $35.00 | $1,050.00 |
| 10 hours of solo practice | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 10 | $220.00 | $2,200.00 |
| 35 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 35 | $45.00 | $1575.00 |
| Course total: $11,425.00 | |||
Note: The above is a guide for the minimum flight hours required by Federal Aviation Regulations. It is very rare that a student achieves the required proficiency in this time period. A total flight time of 50 hours prior to a student obtaining their Private Pilot Certificate is not uncommon. Please note that Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Private Pilot Additional Rating
Robinson R22 Beta and Beta II
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Obtain an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Private Pilot Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter
- Pass an FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
- Obtain a minimum of 30 hours of flight time and 15 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 30 hours of dual instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 25 | $220.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Basic) | 25 | $35.00 | $875.00 |
| 10 hours of solo practice | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 10 | $220.00 | $2,200.00 |
| 15 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 15 | $45.00 | $675.00 |
| Course total: $9,250.00 | |||
Note: The above is a guide for the minimum flight hours required by Federal Aviation Regulations. It is very rare that a student achieves the required proficiency in this time period. A total flight time of 50 hours prior to a student obtaining their Private Pilot Certificate is not uncommon. Please note that Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Instrument Rating Certification
Robinson R22 Beta II Instrument Trainer
(Optional, Robinson R44 Astro Instrument Trainer)
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a valid Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Have a minimum of 44 hours of logged PIC Cross-Country flight time
- Pass an FAA Instrument Helicopter Knowledge Test
- Pass an FAA Instrument Helicopter Practical Test
- Obtain a minimum of 40 hours of flight time and 26 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 40 hours of dual instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 40 | $220.00 | $8,800.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Basic) | 40 | $45.00 | $1,800.00 |
| 26 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 26 | $45.00 | $1,170.00 |
| Course total: $11,770.00 | |||
Note: Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student. Also, 20 hours of simulator instruction can be credited towards the 40 hours of dual instruction.
CFR Part 61 Instrument Additional Rating
Robinson R22 Beta II Instrument Trainer
(Optional, Robinson R44 Astro Instrument Trainer)
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a valid Private Pilot Airplane Instrument Rating and a Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Pass an FAA Instrument Helicopter Additional Rating Practical Test
- Obtain a minimum of 17 hours of dual instruction, including 15 hours of instrument time, and 6 hours of ground instructions as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 17 hours of dual instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 17 | $220.00 | $3,740.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Basic) | 17 | $45.00 | $765.00 |
| 6 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 6 | $45.00 | $270.00 |
| Course total: $4,775.00 | |||
Note: Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Commercial Pilot Certification
Robinson R22 Beta, Beta II, and Beta II Instrument Trainer
(Optional, Robinson R44 Astro Instrument Trainer)
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Obtain an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Pass an FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter Knowledge Test
- Hold a Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate
- Pass an FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
- Obtain a minimum of 150 hours of flight time including the flight time in this course and 30 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 20 hours of dual instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 20 | $220.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Basic) | 20 | $35.00 | $700.00 |
| 10 hours of dual instrument instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 10 | $220.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Instructor (Flight- Advanced) | 10 | $45.00 | $450.00 |
| 70 hours of solo/PIC practice | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 70 | $220.00 | $15,400.00 |
| 10 hours of solo practice | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 10 | $220.00 | $2,200.00 |
| 10 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 10 | $45.00 | $450.00 |
| Course total: $25,800.00 | |||
Note: The average pilot could require additional dual instruction and additional ground instruction in order to achieve the required proficiency to obtain the Commercial Pilot Certificate. It should be pointed out that Private Pilots with more than 40 hours of logged flight time will be able to complete this course in less than the 110 hours listed in the Course Outline. The term "Solo" used above in the Course Outline indicates that the student is the sole occupant of the aircraft, and the term "Solo/PIC" indicates that the student is either the sole occupant of the aircraft or will act as Pilot-In-Command (PIC) with an instructor or passenger on board. The rate for dual instruction applies on Solo/PIC flights when an instructor is on board. Please note that Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Commercial Pilot Additional Rating
Robinson R22 Beta and Beta II
Students who hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter (such as Airplane) may add the Commercial Helicopter Rating without taking the Commercial Helicopter Knowledge Test.
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter
- Have a minimum of 100 hours of logged PIC or solo time in a powered aircraft
- Have a minimum of 20 hours of logged dual instruction in a powered aircraft
- Obtain a minimum of 150 hours of total flight time
- Pass an FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
- Have a minimum of 10 hours of logged instrument flight time
- Obtain a minimum of 55 hours of flight time and 20 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 20 hours of dual instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 20 | $220.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Basic) | 20 | $35.00 | $700.00 |
| 35 hours of solo/PIC practice | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 35 | $220.00 | $7,700.00 |
| 20 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 20 | $45.00 | $900.00 |
| Course total: $13,700.00 | |||
Note: The above is a guide for the minimum flight hours required by Federal Aviation Regulations. It is very rare that a student achieves the required proficiency in this time period. It is recommended that students add the Private Pilot Helicopter Rating before attempting the Commercial Helicopter Rating. This will increase the student's proficiency which better prepares the student for the Commercial Pilot Helicopter Practical Test. Please note that Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Flight Instructor Certification
Robinson R22 Beta and Beta II
Students who hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter (such as Airplane) may add the Commercial Helicopter Rating without taking the Commercial Helicopter Knowledge Test.
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Commercial Helicopter Certificate
- Pass an FAA Commercial Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
- Pass an additional FAA Knowledge Test on the Fundamentals of Instruction
- Pass an FAA Helicopter Flight Instructor Practical Test
- Obtain a minimum of 20 hours of flight time and 20 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 20 hours of dual instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 20 | $220.00 | $4,400.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Advanced) | 20 | $45.00 | $900.00 |
| 40 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 40 | $45.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Course total: $7,100.00 | |||
Note: Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Flight Instructor Additional Rating Certification
Robinson R22 Beta and Beta II
Students who hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter (such as Airplane) may add the Commercial Helicopter Rating without taking the Commercial Helicopter Knowledge Test.
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter
- Hold a valid Flight Instructor Certificate appropriate to the aircraft class rating
- Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate
- Pass an FAA Helicopter Flight Instructor Practical Test
- Obtain a minimum of 25 hours of flight time and 20 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 25 hours of dual instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 25 | $220.00 | $5,500.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Advanced) | 25 | $45.00 | $1,125.00 |
| 20 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 20 | $45.00 | $900.00 |
| Course total: $7,100.00 | |||
Note: Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Instrument Flight Instructor Additional Rating (For Airplane CFII's)
Robinson R22 Beta and Beta II Instrument Trainer
(Optional, Robinson R44 Astro Instrument Trainer)
Students who hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter (such as Airplane) may add the Commercial Helicopter Rating without taking the Commercial Helicopter Knowledge Test.
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter with an Instrument Rating
- Hold a valid Flight Instructor Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter with an Instrument Rating
- Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate in Rotorcraft/Helicopter
- Hold a valid Flight Instructor Certificate in Rotorcraft/Helicopter
- Pass an FAA Helicopter Flight Instructor Practical Test in Rotorcraft/Helicopter
- Obtain a minimum of 15 hours of flight time and 15 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | 15 hours of dual instrument instruction |
| Aircraft Rental | 15 | $220.00 | $3,300.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Advanced) | 15 | $45.00 | $675.00 |
| 15 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 15 | $45.00 | $675.00 |
| Course total: $7,100.00 | |||
Note: This course is designed for those who hold a current Instrument Flight Instructor Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter and an Instrument Helicopter Rating. Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Instrument Flight Instructor Additional Rating (For Helicopter CFI's/Instrument Rating)
Robinson R22 Beta and Beta II Instrument Trainer
(Optional, Robinson R44 Astro Instrument Trainer)
Students who hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate in a category other than Rotorcraft/Helicopter (such as Airplane) may add the Commercial Helicopter Rating without taking the Commercial Helicopter Knowledge Test.
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate
- Hold a valid Flight Instructor Helicopter Certificat
- Hold a valid Instrument Helicopter Rating
- Pass an FAA Instrument Flight Instructor Helicopter Knowledge Test
- Pass an FAA Instrument Flight Instructor Helicopter Practical Test
- Obtain 10 hours of dual instruction and 10 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | 20 hours of dual instruction |
| Aircraft Rental | 10 | $220.00 | $2,200.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Advanced) | 10 | $45.00 | $450.00 |
| 10 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 10 | $45.00 | $450.00 |
| Course total: $3,100.00 | |||
Note: This course is designed for those who hold a current Flight Instructor Helicopter Certificate and Instrument Helicopter Rating. Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Airline Transport Pilot Certification
Robinson R22 Beta and Beta II Instrument Trainer
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate
- Hold a valid Instrument Helicopter Rating
- Have a minimum of 1,200 hours of logged flight time, which must include 200 hours of logged helicopter flight time
- Have a minimum of 500 hours of logged cross-country flight time
- Have a minimum of 100 hours of logged night flight time, which must include 25 hours of logged helicopter night flight
- Have a minimum of 75 hours of instrument flight time
- Have a minimum of 25 hours of helicopter PIC instrument flight time
- Pass an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Knowledge Test
- Pass an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
- Obtain 5 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | 5 hours of dual instrument instruction |
| Aircraft Rental | 5 | $220.00 | $1,100.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Advanced) | 5 | $45.00 | $225.00 |
| 5 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 5 | $45.00 | $225.00 |
| Course total: $1,550.00 | |||
Note: Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 Airline Transport Pilot Certification
Robinson R44 Astro Instrument Trainer
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Helicopter Certificate
- Hold a valid Instrument Helicopter Rating
- Have a minimum of 1,200 hours of logged flight time, which must include 200 hours of logged helicopter flight time
- Have a minimum of 500 hours of logged cross-country flight time
- Have a minimum of 100 hours of logged night flight time, which must include 25 hours of logged helicopter night flight
- Have a minimum of 75 hours of instrument flight time
- Have a minimum of 25 hours of helicopter PIC instrument flight time
- Pass an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Knowledge Test
- Pass an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
- Obtain 5 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 5 hours of dual instrument instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 5 | $425.00 | $2,12500 |
| Instructor (Flight: Advanced) | 5 | $45.00 | $225.00 |
| 5 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 5 | $45.00 | $225.00 |
| Course total: $2,575.00 | |||
Note: Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 R-44 PIC Transition Course A
Robinson R44 Astro Instrument Trainer
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate
- Obtain 5 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 5 hours of dual instrument instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 5 | $425.00 | $2,12500 |
| Instructor (Flight: Advanced) | 5 | $45.00 | $225.00 |
| 5 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 5 | $45.00 | $225.00 |
| Course total: $2,575.00 | |||
Note: For Course A, pilot must have at least 200 hours of helicopter time, including 50 hours of R-22 time. Otherwise, pilot may enroll in R-44 PIC Transition Course B. Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
CFR Part 61 R-44 PIC Transition Course B
Robinson R44 Astro Instrument Trainer
Minimum Course Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
- Hold a valid Private Pilot Helicopter Certificate
- Obtain 10 hours of dual instruction and 5 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
Course Outline
| Number of Hours | Rate Per Hour | Total Amount | |
| 10 hours of dual instrument instruction | |||
| Aircraft Rental | 10 | $405.00 | $4,050.00 |
| Instructor (Flight: Advanced) | 10 | $45.00 | $450.00 |
| 5 hours of ground instruction | |||
| Instructor (Ground: Basic) | 5 | $45.00 | $225.00 |
| Course total: $4,725.00 | |||
Note: Preflight and Postflight critiques are billed at $45 per hour, and the number of critique hours needed in this course varies from student to student.
