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After you have a Private Pilot License, earning a Commercial Pilot License would enable you to work as a pilot. The Commercial License is an entry level working license; it is a prerequisite for more advanced ratings such as Certified Flight Instructor, CFI Instrument, and Airline Transport Pilot. We offer courses for all these ratings. The training requirements and costs are outlined below. An individual with a Private License in helicopters could probably earn a Commercial License in 1.5 to 2 months, if they train agressively. If you know you intend to earn your CFI rating, you should train for that while you are training for your Commercial, and it could be completed in an additional 2-3 weeks. The cost estimates below are based on the FAA minimums for completing the respective licenses. Actual cost varies based on individual ability and performance.

 
Why Choose Civic?
Robinson R-22B Training Cost —
Commercial License
10 hrs. Dual
@
$265.00
$2,650
10 hrs. Dual Instrument
@
$320.00
$3,200
130 hrs. Solo (Dual as Required)
@
$225.00
$29,250
25 hrs. Ground School
@
$40.00
$1,000
Books and Supplies
$100
SUB-TOTAL    
$36,200
Deduct for Private Pilot    
$10,800
TOTAL    
$25,400
 
  • One of the most popular training helicopters, recommended for CFI candidates
  • Excellent as a personal transportation aircraft

 

 
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Program Highlights...

  • External Lift/Long Line Training
  • Settling with Power
  • Power Settling
  • Touchdown Autorotations
  • 3 Categories of Tail Rotor Failure
    • Lost Control
    • Lost Drive
    • Lost Component
  • High Density Altitude (Mountain) Operations
    • Running Landings
    • Low Rotor RPM
    • Autorotations
  • Transverse Flow Effect
  • Night Operations Over Water
  • "Bambi Bucket" Training
  • Electronic News Gathering (ENG) Operations
  • Observation of Acutal Helicopter Maintenance
    • MD900, MD500
    • Bell 206B, 206L
    • EC120
    • Schweizer 300C
    • Robinson R44, R22
    • Many Experimental Helicopters
  • Fly-It® Simulators
    • Large Screen Display
    • Fly any airport in the world
  • On-site FAA Written Tests

 

Schweizer 300C Training Cost —
Commercial License
10 hrs. Dual
@
$300.00
$3,000
10 hrs. Dual Instrument
@
$320.00
$3,200
130 hrs. Solo (Dual as Required)
@
$270.00
$35,100
25 hrs. Ground School
@
$40.00
$1,000
Books and Supplies
$100
SUB-TOTAL    
$42,400
Deduct if Private Pilot    
$12,400
TOTAL    
$30,000
 
 
  • Flight control design similar to that of any other commercial helicopter
  • Increased space and load capacity within helicopter—popular for Photo/ENG work

For more detailed Commercial Pilot Rating training requirements as outlined in Federal Aviation Regulations, click here.
 

Commercial Add-On Training Costs
 
Robinson R-22B
   
Schweizer 300C
20 hrs. Dual
@
$265.00
$5,300
 
@
$300.00
=
$6,000
35 hrs. Solo
@
$225.00
$7,875
 
@
$270.00
=
$9,450
20 hrs. Ground School
@
$40.00
$800
 
@
$40.00
=
$800
Books and Supplies
$100
 
@
$100
=
$100
TOTAL    
$14,075
   
=
$16,350
For more detailed Commercial Pilot Rating Add-On Category training requirements, click here.
 
 
Instrument Rating Training Cost —
Schweizer 300C
20 hrs. Dual Instrument
@
$320.00
$6,400
20 hrs. Dual Simulator
@
$100.00
$2,000
15 hrs. Ground School
@
$45.00
$675
Books and Supplies
$100
TOTAL    
$9,175
 

For more detailed Instrument Rating training requirements as outlined in Federal Aviation Regulations, click here.

Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument) courses also available. Call 760-438-8424 or email inquiries@civichelicopters.com for more information.
 

 
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Rating Training Costs
 
Robinson R-22B
   
Schweizer 300C
15 hrs. Dual
@
$265.00
$3,975
 
@
$300.00
=
$4,500
20 hrs. Ground School
@
$40.00
$800
 
@
$40.00
=
$800
Books and Supplies
$100
 
@
$100
=
$100
TOTAL    
$4,875
   
=
$5,400
 
  For more detailed Certified Flight Instructor Rating training requirements as outlined in Federal Aviation Regulations, click here.
 
 
 
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Rating Training Cost —
Schweizer 300C
15 hrs. Dual Instrument
@
$320.00
$4,800
20 hrs. Ground School
@
$45.00
$900
Books and Supplies
 
$100
TOTAL    
$5,800
This course is preparation for the written exam and check ride. Federal Aviation Regulations require that an ATP candidate have at least 1,200 hours of total flight time, amongst other things. If you trying to earn an ATP rating, you should contact one of our instructors at inquiries@civichelicopters.com.
 
  Prices subject to change without notice.  
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