HELICOPTERS   Incorporated

Instrument Rating 

Enrollment Prerequisites

  1. Hold at least a current private pilot certificate for Rotorcraft-Helicopter. 
  2. FAA third class medical certificate.
  3. Must be able to write, speak and understand the English language.
  4. Students must meet the requirements of SFAR 73 and be signed off to act as pilot in command of the Robinson R22. 

What is an Instrument Rating?

The instrument rating course is for private or commercial helicopter pilots who wish to enhance their flying skills and learn more about navigation, weather and the air traffic control system. It will enable the  commercial pilot who wishes to gain a competitive edge in the job market, and meet the employment requirements of corporate, EMS, and offshore operators.

 FAR 61.65 [Instrument Rating Requirements] [Excerpt]


 To be eligible for an instrument rating, you must have:

50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command.

40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, 20 hours of which may be in a simulator/flight training device.

1 Cross Country Simulated IFR Flight of at least 100nm along IFR routes  that include three different types of approaches.

Ground Training

Pass a Written Test

Pass Practical Test in helicopter with FAA Examiner.

Instrument Rating - Helicopter
22 Robinson R22 IFR dual @  $   295.00  =  $  6490.00
20 Professional Simulator Dual   $     125.00  =  $  2,500.00
40 Ground Instruction hours  $     50.00  =  $  2,000.00
1 Written Exam (Laser Grade)  $     70.00  $       70.00
1 Flight Exam: Examiner Fee  $   350.00  =  $     350.00
2 Flight Exam: R22 IFR hours  $   235.00  =  $     470.00
MINIMUM  $  11,880.00
Based on Block rates
Does not include books or support materials, if needed
Use of   Video training aids, practice computer exams - no charge
Instrument Rating - Helicopter Add-on
(must possess fixed-wing instrument rating)
16 Robinson R22 IFR dual @  $   295.00  =  $  4,720.00
5 Professional Simulator Dual   $     125.00  =  $     625.00
15 Ground Instruction hours  $     50.00  =  $     750.00
1 Flight Exam: Examiner Fee  $   350.00  =  $     350.00
2 Flight Exam: R22 IFR hours  $   235.00  =  $     470.00
MINIMUM  $ 6,915.00
Based on Block rates
Does not include books or support materials, if needed
Use of Video training aids, practice computer exams - no charge
Instruction and Rental Rates
Dual Instruction R22 Beta $285/Hour* 
Dual Instruction Schweizer 300CB $285/Hour*
Dual Instruction R22/300CB IFR Training $295/Hour*
Solo Rental R22 Beta $235/Hour*  
Solo Rental Schweizer300CB $235/Hour*  
Ground Instruction $50/Hour*
  

 
Single Hour rates are $245 solo for the R22 and 300CB.
Single Hour Dual rates are $295 for the R22 and 300CB.
Single Hour Dual rates for the IFR Training is $305.

*All rates are based on Pay-In-Advance Block of $3,000.
If you pay $3,000 by check or cash, a total of $3,050 will be credited to our account($5 reduction in flight time). 

 

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