Learn to Fly! with J.R. Aviation

Licenses and Ratings Private Pilot Commercial Pilot Instrument Rating Airline Transport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument

Additional Services Private/Commercial Ground School Fractional Helicopter Owner Program Robinson Factory Maintenance Center Helicopter Maintenance and Overhauls Aeronautical Design Engineer On Staff Aerial Photography/Videography Helicopters for Display Advertising Helicopter Aerial Tours Helicopter On Demand Charter Law Enforcement Support

Private Pilot

Private Pilot Possibilities:

• Fly with family and friends within the United States and beyond.
• Own and fly a helicopter for pleasure or business.

Limitations of a Private Pilot License:

• Flying for hire or compensation requires at least a Commercial License.
• Flying must be done with good visual reference to the ground unless you have an Instrument Rating.

Private Pilot General Requirements:

• Be a least 17 year old.
• Pass a written test.
• Written endorsement from your Flight Instructor.
• Log 40 hours of flight time, of which at least 20 hours are flight training with a Certified Flight Instructor, and additional requirements for night, cross country, etc.

Average Financial Commitment:

• Based on 40 hours minimum, flight time standard cost is $10,000.
• Books and Supplies are $400.
• Written and Practical Tests cost $300.
• Ground School (optional) is $1,800.

 

Commercial Pilot

Commercial Pilot Possibilities:

• Fly for hire or compensation.

Commercial Pilot General Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a written test and medical exam.
• Written endorsements from your Flight Instructor.
• Log a total of 150 hours flight time including 50 helicopters, plus additional time in Command, Cross Country, basic Instrument time, etc.

Additional Information:

• Discounts available for flight time purchased in blocks of 10 hours or more.
• Complete in house financing available pilot licenses.
• Pilot Examiner on staff.