Getting Private Pilot License
|
|
|
Privileges and Limitations
A private pilot license allows you to fly a helicopter an carry passengers and baggage, although not for compensation or hire. Operating expenses may be shared with other passengers. |
|
|
Eligibility Requirements
| ■ |
Be at least 17 years of age |
| ■ |
Obtain an FAA medical certificate |
| ■ |
Pass an FAA written examination |
| ■ |
Pass an FAA oral and flight test |
| ■ |
Obtain 40 hours of flight time including 10 hours of solo |
|
|
|
Aeronautical Experience
Must log at least 40 hours minimum flight time that includes 20 hours of flight training and 10 hours of solo that includes at least:
| ■ |
3 hours of cross-country flight training in a helicopter |
| ■ |
3 hours of night flight training in a helicopter |
| ■ |
10 hours of solo flight time in a helicopter |
|
|
|
Private Pilot Add-on Helicopter
| ■ |
20 hours of flight training in a helicopter |
| ■ |
10 hours of solo in a helicopter |
|
|
|
Estimate of Private
The following course are based on FAA minimum times. Individual completion times may vary depending on training requirements, scheduling, and ability.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
R44 $560/hour |
R22 $325/hour |
|
| ■ |
40 hours flight instruction (Typical time 50 - 80 hours) |
$22,400 |
$13,000 |
|
| ■ |
20 hours ground instruction (Typical time 50 - 100 hours) |
$1,700 |
$1,700 |
|
| ■ |
Pilot starter kits including headset |
$878 |
$878 |
|
| ■ |
Medical examination |
$150 |
$150 |
|
| ■ |
Written test |
$160 |
$160 |
|
| ■ |
FAA flight test |
$600 |
$600 |
|
| ■ |
Solo insurance |
$700 |
$600 |
|
|
Total
(Typical cost) |
$26,588
($45,000) |
$17,088
($29,000) |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| |