Private Pilot: 60 hours of flight time is the average to complete the Private Pilot License recommended by the FAA, however the minimum is only 40 hours of flight time.
Commercial Pilot: You must have a Private Pilot's license first. The FAA requires 150 hours of flight time in order to achieve the Commercial Pilot's license. If you have a fixed wing license already, that minimum flight time changes.
Certified Flight Instructor: You must have a Commercial Pilot's license before you may obtain a CFI license. The FAA requires 200 hours of flight time (for the Robinson Helicopter) in order to instruct. The CFI license requires much more ground school than the other licenses.
Instrument Rating: You must have a Private Pilot's license before you can achieve an Instrument Rating. The FAA requires you to have 40 hours of Simulated or Actual Instrument flying time among other requirements. If you have a fixed wing license already, that minimum flight time changes.
Course Duration and Cost:
These approximate totals will vary upon a students proficiency with flight training and ground school. No flight school is able to guarantee a student a license, and you must be able to pass an FAA exam.
Due to changing weather conditions and individual student proficiency, we cannot guarantee the duration of any of the courses. There are many factors involved during training that can slow down your completion of a course.
Pricing does not reflect temporary fuel surcharges.
Independent Helicopters reserves the right to adjust pricing when necessary.