100 Hour Commercial Helicopter Pilot Training
The holder of a Commercial Pilot Helicopter License may act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot for any type of helicopter endorsed on one’s license engaged in providing a commercial air service.
Candidates must be 18 years of age to hold the license and assessed as fit to hold a Category 1 Aviation Medical. We recommend that you have this completed before starting your training.
The full course requires 80 hours of ground school, a successful written examination with Transport Canada, 100 hours of training in helicopters and a successful flight test with and Transport Canada designated examiner. And, yes, we have one on staff....Jean-Marc!
Flying Training
Transport Canada requires a minimum of 100 hours of flight training in helicopters which shall include the following:
55 hours dual instruction including 5 hours cross country and 10 hours instrument training
35 hours solo flying, including 10 hours cross country
100 Hour Commercial Helicopter Pilot License Training Costs
| AGE: | Candidates must be 18 years of age to hold the license | |
| MEDICAL FITNESS: | Assessed as fit to hold a Category 1 Aviation Medical | |
| KNOWLEDGE: | Candidates will complete at least 80 hours of groundschool and a Transport Canada written exam | |
| EXPERIENCE: | Transport Canada requires a minimum of 100 hours of flight training in helicopters which shall include: - 55 hours dual instruction including 5 hours cross country and 10 hours instrument training - 35 hours solo flying, including 10 hours cross country | |
| SKILL: | Successful completion of a flight test to the standard outlined by Transport Canada | |
| COST OUTLINE: | Helicopter R22, 100 hours @ $650 per hour Flight Test R22, 1.7 hours @ $650 per hour GroundSchool Books and Equipment Enrolment Fee Licensing Fee Written Examination Flight Test Fee Medical Examination | $65,000.00 $1105.00 $1,000.00 $350.00 $1000.00 $330.00 $130.00 $600.00 $300.00 |
| MINIMUM COST: | $69,815.00 |
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Flying Package
We do offer various packages thanks to our diversified fleet. One popular option is to complete the majority of the training, including the flight test, on the R22, and the remaining hours on either and R44 or Bell 206. Ultimately, you can design your own package with the combination of hours and helicopter that most suits your desires. Having experience on a slightly larger helicopter and, especially one more commonly used in the industry, is definitely a plus to getting your start!