Private Pilot "Add-On"
Airplane Pilots are elegible to add Rotorcraft ratings to their existing certificates. They are not required to take an additional knowledge test for Private Pilot Helicopter. The add-on rating costs less than an intial rating due to a reduction in the minimum total flight hours.

*Pricing for the Private Pilot Add-On Course

Training Items Approximate Costs
R22 Dual Instruction: 25 Hours (Minimum) @ $220 / hr $5,500
R22 Solo Flight: 10 Hours @ $185 / hr $1,850
Ground Instruction: 15 hours @ $35/hr $525
FAA Practical Flight Test $450
Text Books $100
Minimum Cost for Private Helicopter Add-On Rating (35 hrs) $8,425
Average Cost for Private Helicopter Add-On Rating (50 hrs) $11,725

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*Note: All prices are subject to change without notice.
Additional savings are available by purchasing block time.

American Helicopters, Inc.
10503 Wakeman Drive
Manassas Regional Airport
Manassas, VA 20110

703-368-9599 office
703-368-9445 fax

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