Commerical Helicopter License

Flight training costs (8 to 16 weeks) :

• Ground school instructions - $2,000 to $2,500
• Helicopter rental and instructor for dual-flight training - $2,500 to $11,500
• Helicopter rental for solo-flight training - $11,200 to $23,000
• Flight simulator - $1,500
• Duel flight training VFR - $4,200
• Duel flight training IFR - $2,100

Other training expenses:

• Books and supplies - $110 to $400
• Insurance waiver - $300 to $500
• FAA medical certificate - $100
• FAA written exam - $90
• FAA flight test - $400
• Use of helicopter for flight test - $200

Total Cost - Commerical helicopter license is $29,000 to $35,000.

Tips

Some schools may leave a few charges off the total cost-estimate, such as the insurance waiver or the cost for the helicopter to take the FAA flight test, but include in the document that additional costs may apply. It’s important, therefore, to ask what these additional costs are, and to shop around and compare the itemized estimates to determine the exact services you’ll be receiving and paying for. Also, since quality is more important than cost, be sure to book your training with an FAA-approved school.