Course Prices


Private Pilot Helicopter Course Cost Estimate*
Includes the following:		Private Pilot Course Total $20,400
50 Hrs Dual Instruction
10 Hrs Solo Flight
100 Hrs of Ground School
Course Materials, Equipment, David Clark Headset, and Books

Private Pilot Helicopter "Add-On Rating" (For current licensed pilots)
Includes the following:		Private Add-On Course Total $9,100
15 Hrs Dual Instruction
10 Hrs Solo Flight
50 Hrs Ground School
Course Materials, Equipment, David Clark Headset (if needed), & Books

Private Pilot Helicopter "Add-on" ratings may be obtained with as little as 20 Hours, depending on student's ability.

Commercial/Instrument Helicopter Pilot Course Estimates **
Includes the following:		Commercial Pilot Course Total $33,000
90 Hrs Dual, Instrument, Solo, and Pilot In Command Time
150 Hrs of Ground School
Course Materials, Equipment, David Clark Headset (if needed), & Books*
10 Hrs Turbine Instrument Time

Commercial Pilot Helicopter "Add-On Rating" (For current licensed pilots)
Includes the following:		Commercial Add-On Course Total $17,200
20 Hrs Dual Instruction
25 Hrs Pilot in Command Flight
10 Hrs Solo Flight
50 Hrs Ground School
Course Materials, Equipment, David Clark Headset (if needed), & Books*

Helicopter Instrument Rating Estimate
Includes the following:		Instrument Pilot Course Total $15,130
40 Hrs Dual Instruction
100 Hrs Ground School
Book & Supplies

Helicopter Instrument "Add-On Rating"
Includes the following:		Instrument Add-On Course Total $5,050
15 Hrs Dual Instruction
20 Hrs Ground School
Books and Supplies

Commercial Operations Intro Class (For Military Aviators)
Includes the following:		Commercial Ops Course Total $1,650
2 Hrs Dual Familiarization
8 Hrs Ground School
Books and Supplies
This class introduces or re-introduces the Military Aviator to civilian commercial operations, including FAR Part 135. This class will help in the interview process.

Helicopter Flight Instructor Rating Estimate (CFI)
Includes the following:		CFI Course Total $6,375
15 Hrs Dual Instruction
50 Hrs Ground School
Books and Supplies

Helicopter Instrument Flight Instructor Rating Estimates (CFII)
Includes the following:		CFII Course Total $5,130
10 Hrs Dual Instruction
50 Hrs Ground School
Books and Supplies
This rating may be done concurrently with the commercial and instrument training at little to no additional cost.

Pre-Paid Discount Rates
Schweizer/Hughes 269/300	Per Hour	$ 270.00
Schweizer/Hughes Instrument, CFI, and CFII	Per Hour	$ 285.00
Bell 47	Per Hour	$ 295.00
Alouette II Dual Only	Per Hour	$ 575.00
Classroom Ground	Per Hour	$ 35.00
Individual Ground	Per Hour	$ 40.00

*Complete Career Helicopter Pilot Course through CFI, CFII, and Instrument (170 Hrs) available for $57,900 !*

Pre-paid discount is available for "blocks" of flight time purchased in $5,000 increments or more. UVSC students will pay total estimated flight time expenses per semester at the start of each semester to obtain Pre-paid discounts.

* This pricing is based on realities of obtaining the rating. Some students may be able to finish with lesser dual hours. Pricing based on "prepaid discounts".

** A total flight time of 150 hrs in powered aircraft is necessary to meet FAA requirements for the Commercial Helicopter Pilot Rating. Flight time in other types of aircraft may apply toward the FAA required total time.

*** Course material and books for the commercial courses are the same as used in the private pilot course.

**** All costs are based on concurrent training done for the Instrument, CFI, and CFII during Commercial training. The actual hours required depends on the student's abilities, training frequency, prior experience and motivation. Pricing based on "prepaid discount pricing". No turbine time is figured into this program.

Prices do not reflect money or aircraft rental needed for any written or practical tests (check ride) or any examiners' fees, if applicable.