Private Helicopter Pilot License Training Costs
The holder of an Private Pilot Helicopter License may act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot for any type of helicopter endorsed on one's license.| AGE: | Candidates must be 17 years of age to hold the license | |
| MEDICAL FITNESS: | Assessed as fit to hold a Category 3 Aviation Medical | |
| KNOWLEDGE: | Applicants shall complete at least 40 hours of groundschool and written examination by Transport Canada | |
| EXPERIENCE: | A minimum of 45 hours of flight training in helicopters which shall include the following: - 17 hours dual instruction, including 3 hours cross country flight training and 5 hours instrument training - 12 hours solo flying, including 5 hours cross country with a flight of at least 100 nm | |
| SKILL: | Successful completion of a flight test to the standard outlined by Transport Canada | |
| COST OUTLINE: | Helicopter R22, 45 hours @ $650 per hour Flight Test R22, 1.5 hours @ $650 per hour GroundSchool Books and Equipment Licensing Fee Written Examination Flight Test Fee Enrolment Fee Medical Examination | $29,250.00 $975.00 $700.00 $300.00 $325.00 $130.00 $600.00 $1000.00 $300.00 |
| MINIMUM COST: | $33,530.00 |
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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!