PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSE
ROTORCRAFT/HELICOPTER | Robinson R22, R44, & S300
The Private Pilot certificate, internationally referred to as the Private Pilot License (PPL), is your first goal as a pilot. The PPL provides foundational knowledge and skills for all future aircraft pilot training. As a Private Pilot, you can fly a helicopter day and night in visual flight conditions. In fact, you can even carry passengers, such as friends, family, and co-workers. Still, there are some restrictions. For instance, you cannot fly for paid compensation or hire. In other words, you can’t make money as a private pilot or look for actual jobs flying. However, you can share the operating expenses with your passengers. The PPL is your foundation course on a pathway to a helicopter pilot career where you can earn a good salary.
Course Details
This course includes three stages of training which must be completed consecutively. Those students coming to the US on a student visa, or those utilizing veteran's benefits or the Alaska Student Loan Program must complete Stage One within 180 days, and and Stages Two and Three within 90 days maximum.
MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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Obtain an FAA Third Class Medical Certificate
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Pass an FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Knowledge Test
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Pass an FAA Private Pilot Helicopter Practical Test
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Obtain a minimum of 35 Hours of flight time and 35 hours of ground instruction as per course outline
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30 hours of dual instruction
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Aircraft Rental - 30.0 hrs.
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Instructor (Flight - Basic) –– 26.5 hrs
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Instructor (Flight - Stage Check) 3.5 hrs
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5 hours of solo practice
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Aircraft Rental -5.0 hours
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35 hours of ground instruction
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Instructor (Ground - Basic) –– 35.0 hours
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