Helicopter Services Professional Pilot Program consists of five courses. Our knowledgeable staff of teaching pilots utilize proven methods that have given HSI a 98% success rate. We are confident that you will be able to learn all of the project criteria and be on your way to becoming a Professional Helicopter Pilot!
Private Pilot Rating
Dual Instruction: 30 Hours
Solo Instruction: 10 Hours
Total Hours: 40 hours
Instrument Rating
(Utilizes the Raven R-44 Raven II)

Hours Dual Instruction:

(Reqd. for R-44 PIC endorsement)

5 Hours
Hours Dual Instrument Instruction: 20 Hours
Hours Dual Simulator Instruction: 20 Hours
Total Hours: 45 Hours
Commercial Rating
Hours Commercial Instruction: 65.0 Hours

Hours Simulator:

(Emergency procedure training)

7.5 Hours
Total Hours: 72.5 Hours
Certified Flight Instructor(CFI)
Certified Instrument Instructor(CII)
(CFI & CII are combined and counted togeter, however each are seperate ratings)
Hours Dual Instruction (CFI R-22): 10 Hours
Hours Dual Instruction (CFI R-44): 10 Hours
Hours Simulator: 5 Hours
Total Hours: 20 hours
Additional Hours Required by FAA

Total additional hours required by the SFAR:

(Regulations 73 - Part 61)

30 Hours
Professional Pilot Program Total hours: 207.5 Hours
Information & Cost
135 Hours consists of ground school hours; classroom time. Ground instruction is included as part of the program at no additional cost!
Total Course Cost: $60,000 USD
Note: Prices and hours are based on the minimum flight time required by the FAA to complete these courses. Due to constantly changing governmental laws and regulations, prices listed on this website are subject to change without notice. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
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