American Helicopters

The Flight Instructor Rating allows you to teach others to fly. You will endorse students to solo, to take the knowledge test and, ultimately, to take the practical test for a certificate or rating. As a CFI, you are recognized by the FAA and the industry as a true professional who has the knowledge, experience and dedication to help develop the next generation of helicopter pilots.

Most professional pilots have gained valuable flight time instructing; and in this industry, it is one of the most common ways for relatively low-time pilots to build hours toward their careers. Some CFI's enjoy the job so much that they make a career out of teaching.

An applicant for a CFI - Helicopter rating must be a commercial helicopter pilot. No instrument rating is required.

*Pricing for the Certificated Flight Instructor Course

Training Items	*Approximate Costs*
R22 Dual Instruction: 10 Hours @ $220 / hr	$2,200
FAA Written "Knowledge" Tests - 2 Exams Required	$125
Ground Instruction: 15 hours @ $35/hr	$525
FAA Practical Flight Test	$450
Additional Text Books and References	$100
Minimum Cost for CFI Helicopter Rating	$3,300
Average Cost for CFI Helicopter Rating (15 hrs dual)	$4,350

Professional Pilot Package: $59,500 (pre-paid)

American Helicopters, Inc. offers a complete flight training package to take you from zero time to flight instructor. Our program includes all of the flight training, ground school, text and test fees (one per certificate or rating) necessary for Private, Commercial, Instrument and CFI - up to 200 hours of total flight time. For more information on this special program, click here.

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