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The following schedules include approximate hourly requirements and costs for typical training programs.  For questions about your specific program requirements, contact catherine@silverhawkaviation.net

Private Helicopter Pilot Certificate - PART 141

Approximate Training Costs

R44

R22 B II

         Dual Training - 27 hours

8,910.00

5,535.00

         Solo Training - 8 hours

2,360.00

1,360.00

         Ground Instruction - 35 hours

1,225.00

1,225.00

         Private Pilot Training Kit

185.00

185.00

         Knowledge Test Fee

80.00

80.00

         Examiners Fee

400.00

400.00

Approximate Totals

 

$13,160.00

 

 

$8,785.00

 

 

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Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate - PART 141 or PART 61 With Instrument Rating

Approximate Training Costs

R44

R22 B II

         Dual Training - 25 hours

8,250.00

5,125.00

         Solo Training - 55 hours

16,225.00

      9,350.00

         Dual Instrument Training - 35 hours

11,725.00

11,725.00

         Ground Instruction - 30 hours

1,050.00

1,050.00

         Instrument Ground - 30 hours

1,200.00

1,200.00

         Computerized FAA Exam - 3 Tests

240.00

240.00

Approximate Totals

$38,690.00

$28,690.00

 

Commercial Helicopter Pilot Certificate - PART 141 Without Instrument Rating

Approximate Training Costs

R44

R22 B II

         Dual Training - 34 hours

11,220.00

6,970.00

         Solo Training - 76 hours

22,420.00

12,920.00

         Instrument - 5 Hours Airplane

400.00

   400.00

         Knowledge Test Fee

80.00

80.00

         Ground Instruction - 30 hours

1,050.00

1,050.00

Approximate Totals

$35,170.00

     $21,420.00

 

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Helicopter Instrument Rating - PART 61

NOTE: We recommend acquiring your Instrument rating at the time of your Commercial rating. The Instrument rating will be in our R-44.

Approximate Training Costs

R44

         Dual Instrument Training - 30 hours

9,900.00

         Instrument Ground -30 hours

1,200.00

         Computerized FAA Exam

80.00

Approximate Totals

$11,180.00

 

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Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Approximate Training Costs

R44

R22 BII

         Dual training - 25 hours

8,250.00

5,125.00

         Ground Instruction - 40 hours

1,400.00

1,400.00

         2 Computerized FAA Exams

160.00

160.00

Approximate Totals

$9,180.00

$6,685.00

*Completion times are based on FAA minimums.  Silverhawk Aviation Academy makes neither expressed nor implied guarantees for actual time or cost to complete any rating or certificate. Idaho Sales Tax where applicable.

 
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How do I pay for it?

Silverhawk Aviation Academy is an approved flight school with Key Education Resources.  Key offers our students an educational loan at 4.62% and repayment does not begin until 6 months after graduation.  Contact Silverhawk Aviation Academy or access Key directly at www.key.com/educate for information and loan applications.

               

Financing is also available to qualified candidates through Veterans Administration benefits programs.  The University of Idaho sponsors Alternative Careers for Idaho Farmers and other retraining opportunities exist around the country.  Scholarships, grants, Federal loans & US Bank Gap Student Loans are available through Utah Valley State College. 

Contact Catherine at 208-453-8577 or catherine@silverhawkaviation.net for more information about financing.

                                                                      


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Silverhawk Aviation Academy
4505 Aviation Way
Caldwell, Idaho 83605

208-453-8577
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fly@silverhawkaviation.net

Private Pilot Commercial Commercial Instrument Instrument CFI Financing