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Private Pilot (Helicopter) Package – $30,305 (estimation)

Now is the best time to fulfill your dream of becoming a pilot. It really is simple, and we are here to guide you through the process. In as little as 12 weeks you could be a private pilot. 

Choice Aviation has several paths to accommodate just about anyone’s schedule, budget and goals. Our combination of  professional Flight Instructors and well maintained aircraft makes Choice Aviation the perfect place to let you dreams take flight. 

Our FAA approved Part 141 Private Pilot flight training package includes the following:

• 65 hours aircraft rental (w/fuel) – Schweizer 300C – $330.00/hr.
• 59 hours flight Instruction – $55.00/hr.
• 30 hours ground instruction (16.5 pre/ post flight briefings) (15.5 check ride prep/ stage checks) $55.00/hr.
• 40 hours of ground instruction (Ground School) $55.00/hr.
• Helicopter Private Pilot Flight Kit* $300 (Pilots Briefcase, Schweizer 300C  Helicopter Information Manual, Principles of Helicopter Flight by Wal Wagtendonk, Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Private Pilot Test Prep, FAR/AIM, Helicopter Flying Handbook, Principles of Helicopter Flight Syllabus, eBook, Private Oral Exam Guide by Michael Hayes, Helicopter Oral Exam Guide by Ryan Dale, Practical Test Standards for Private Pilot Rotorcraft (Helicopter), Student E6-B flight computer, Ultimate Rotating Plotter, Standard Pilot Logbook.)
• FAA written exam fee – $160.00
• FAA Designated Pilot Examiner fee (INCLUDES aircraft rental w/fuel) $1300.00

Course of Study – Estimated Completion ⇒ 16 – 24 weeks

Step 1:  Intro Flight/Interview

Step 2:  Obtain Aviation Medical Certificate

Step 3:  Ground Training (may be combined w/step 5)

Step 4:  Written Exam

Step 5:  Flight Training (may be combined w/step 3)

Step 6:  Practical Exam

Step 7:  Certificate Issued

Notes

• Prerequisite(s) – Aviation Medical Certificate
• Endorsement for your FAA check-ride is proficiency based.  Students will be responsible for any flight time and instruction above the allotted hours at retail rates.
• Flight and Ground instruction can be completed at either of our two (2) facilities – (1) Cody, WY (COD) or (2) Hamilton, MT (6S5)
• Students are encouraged to fly three (3) to five (5) times per week in order to complete course on schedule

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Commercial Pilot (Helicopter) Package – $43,385 (estimation)

“Choose a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” – Confucius 

The cockpit arguably provides the best view an office can have. Training for a Commercial Pilot Certificate will help you master the handling of your aircraft,  prepare you for the exciting careers that exist in aviation, and equip you with the knowledge to excel.  Choice Aviation’s unique flight department provides you with an opportunity to rub shoulders with almost every facet of the commercial industry.

Our FAA approved FAR Part 141 Commercial Pilot flight training package includes the following:

• 115 hours aircraft rental (w/fuel) – Schweizer 300C
• 40 hours flight Instruction
• 35 hours ground instruction (briefings, stage checks, check-ride preparation)
• Helicopter Commercial Flight Kit* (Textbook, Syllabus, Stage Exams, Record Folder, PTS, Test Guide) ($250)
• FAA written exam fee ($160)
• FAA Designated Pilot Examiner fee (INCLUDES aircraft rental w/fuel) ($1,300)

Course of Study ⇒ Estimated Completion ⇒ 24 – 36 weeks

Step 1:  Orientation Flight/Interview

Step 2:  Ground Training (may be combined w/step 4)

Step 3:  Written Exam

Step 4:  Flight Training (may be combined w/step 2)

Step 5:  Practical Exam

Step 6:  Certificate Issued

Notes

• Prerequisites – Applicants must have Private Pilot Certificate and a current medical
• Endorsement for your FAA check-ride is proficiency-based.  Students will be responsible for any flight time and instruction above the allotted hours at retail rates.
• Flight and Ground instruction can be completed at either of our two (2) facilities – (1) Cody, WY (COD) or (2) Hamilton, MT (6S5)
• Students are encouraged to fly three (3) to five (5) times per week in order to complete course on schedule

Questions

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Certified Flight Instructor (Helicopter) Package – $17,830 (estimation)

“To teach is to learn twice” – Joseph Joubert

A commercial certificate will help you master the handling of your aircraft. A flight instructor certificate forces you to learn. twice as fast as your student.  Choice Aviation’s flight school will give you the opportunity  you with an opportunity to rub shoulders with almost every facet of the commercial industry. 

Our FAA approved Flight Instructor flight training package includes the following: 

• 27 hours aircraft rental (w/fuel) – Schweizer 300C $330.00
• 27 hours flight Instruction – $75.00
• 21 hours ground instruction (briefings, stage checks, check-ride preparation) $75.00
• 40 hours ground instruction (Ground School) $75.00
• Helicopter Instructor Flight Kit* (Helicopter Instructors Handbook, Fundamentals of Instruction) $100.00
• FAA Written Exam Fee $160.00
• FAA Fundamentals of Instruction $160.00
• FAA Designated Pilot Examiner fee (INCLUDES aircraft rental w/fuel) $1900.00

Course of Study – Estimated Completion ⇒ 4 week

Step 1:  Orientation Flight/Interview

Step 2:  Ground Training (may be combined w/step 4)

Step 3:  Written Exam

Step 4:  Flight Training (may be combined w/step 2)

Step 5:  Practical Exam

Step 6:  Certificate Issued

Notes

• Prerequisites – Students must have a commercial certificate current medical
• Endorsement for your FAA check-ride is proficiency based.  Students will be responsible for any flight time and instruction above the allotted hours at retail rates.
• Flight and Ground instruction can be completed at either of our two (2) facilities – (1) COD – Cody, WY or (2) 6S5 – Hamilton, MT
• Students are encouraged to fly three (3) to five (5) times per week in order to complete course on schedule
• Helicopter flight training must consist of at least 25 hours on the following areas of operation:
  • Fundamentals of instructing
  • Technical subject areas
  • Preflight preparation
  • Preflight lesson on a maneuver to be performed in flight
  • Preflight procedures
  • Airport and Heliport operations
  • Hovering Maneuvers
  • Takeoffs landing and go-around
  • Fundamentals of flight
  • Performance Maneuvers
  • Emergency operations
  • Post flight procedures