Cost Breakdown of Helicopter Licenses/Ratings

We receive lots of phone calls asking about the cost of a helicopter license. Lots of schools will quote you the total cost based on FAA minimums, which rarely apply. We wanted to setup a cost breakdown based on "real world" numbers - not the FAA minimums. If you haven't already taken a look at our articles on how to save money during your helicopter training or the real costs of helicopter training, it's a good place to start. There's a lot of information out on the internet, and our article on how to choose a helicopter flight school has lots of good information as well. There's also a list of good helicopter flight training articles on our Boston helicopter flight training information page.

We have compiled a list of what most people can expect when obtaining their helicopter ratings and certificates. This list uses real numbers and our actual prices. If you are looking into a career as a helicopter pilot, you will notice that our courses include Robinson R-22 and Robinson R-44 experience. It's important that you complete your CFI training and have the ability to fly and teach in the R-44 and R-22 helicopters.

There are lots of little charges (such as pre/post flight briefing), you will not see in these cost breakdowns, because we save you money on your helicopter training.

For a rates breakdown, please see our rates page.

Private Pilot Helicopter License

This is the complete cost to go from zero flight time to Private Pilot Helicopter. In some instances, the cost may be higher dependent upon the number of hours you fly. For more information see our Private Pilot Helicopter information page.

Helicopter Instrument Rating

You may substitute the beginning instrument time in the Cessna 172 with the R-44 and complete your instrument rating with 40 hours in the R-44. The Cessna 172 is a good option for the beginning instrument student. For more information see our Helicopter Instrument Rating page.

Helicopter Commercial Pilot Program

When you complete the instrument and commercial, you will have plenty of PIC time in the Robinson R-22 and R-44 helicopters. This is important if you are pursuing a career as a helicopter pilot. For more information see our Commercial Helicopter Pilot page.

Certified Flight Instructor Helicopter Program

When you complete your helicopter flight training with us in either our Boston or Alexandria Bay New York location, you will be ready to attend the Robinson Helicopter Factory Course. You completed your certified flight instructor helicopter with us in the Robinson R-22, when you go to the factory course, do your flight in the R-44. You will now be a complete Robinson helicopter CFI in both the R-22 and R-44 helicopters.

As you can see from the numbers above, we make training affordable while maximizing the benefits to our students. We make sure you get the best training possible in the helicopters which will further your career.

Train in the Boston Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, and upstate New York area with our flight school and reap the benefits of a busy flight school and maintenance facility. We train helicopter and fixed wing pilots and save you money while providing quality training. Call us for more information at 978-689-7600.