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PILOT PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Silverhawk Aviation Academy offers several flexible training programs to meet your individual goals. Are you looking for a career or are you flying for fun? Are you paying for training with private funding or traditional student loans? Will you be able to train full-time or part-time? These are a few of the questions you should answer before you decide which program works best for you.
If you're learning to fly for recreation, please meet with a member of our staff about getting your private rating.
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FAA APPROVAL
FAA-Approved Part 141 or Part 61 Options
Silverhawk Aviation Academy is the only FAA approved Part 141 Helicopter Flight School in Idaho. Part 141 schools are audited regularly by the FAA and must have an FAA-approved syllabus and course of study. We are subject to performance rates to maintain authorization to train under Part 141. In addition, Veteran’s benefit (VA) eligibility and some financial aid programs qualify only under Part 141.
It is also possible to learn under Part 61 rules. Training under PART 61 can offer more flexibility in lesson content and sequence, which can be beneficial for part-time students.
* Since Part 61 and Part 141 requirements vary, we will enroll you in the program that suits your financial needs.
FAA HELICOPTER RATINGS
Private Rating
Part 141
R22 Beta II
Student Registration Fee: $125
Textbooks & Pilot supplies: $490
Dual Training – 30 hours: $9,450
Solo Training- 5 hours: $1,425
Ground Instruction – 35 hours: $2,100
Computerized FAA written exam: $175
FAA Examiner's Fee: $600
**Aircraft Insurance: $550
Approximate Total:
$14,915*
Commercial w/ Instrument
Part 61 w/ Part 141 Instrument Rating
R22 Beta II & R44 Raven I
Textbooks & Pilot supplies: $200
25 dual hours in the R-22: $7,875
46 dual hours in the R -44: $23,828
24 solo hours in the R-22: $6,840
50 hours of ground instruction: $3,000
Computerized FAA written exams (2): $350
FAA Examiner's Fee (2): $1,200
Approximate Total:
$43,293*
Certified Flight Instructor
Part 61
R22 Beta II
15 hours dual: $5,025
40 hours ground: $2,600
Computerized FAA written exams (2): $350
FAA Examiner's Fee: $600
Approximate Total:
$8,575*
Certified Flight Instructor w/ Instrument
Part 61
R44 Raven I
5 dual hours: $2,690
15 hours ground instruction: $900
Computerized FAA written exam: $175
FAA Examiner's Fee: $600
Approximate Total:
$4,365*
Advanced Training
Helicopter Flight Instruction
External Load: R44 $3,040
Mountain Flying: R66 $8,150
Turbine Transition: R66 $5,600
Approximate Total:
NA
Instructional Rates
Hourly Breakdown
R-22: Private, Commercial $315 Dual
R-22: CFI $335 Dual
R-22: $285 Solo
R-44: $518 Dual
R-44: CFI $538 Dual
R-44: $488 Solo
R-66: $965 Dual
Ground Instructor Rates: $50
CFI Ground Instructor Rates: $55
Approximate Total
NA
* Completion times and costs are based on FAA minimums and Silverhawk Aviation Academy makes no implied or explicit guarantee as to time or cost required to complete any rating. Prices subject to change.
** Aircraft insurance is an additional fee if not already previously enrolled with Silverhawk.
Compare us to flight schools around the country. We are confident you will find Silverhawk Aviation Academy to be one of the most reputable and affordable options around. Email us at fly@silverhawkaviation.net if you have any questions or concerns about finding the best flight program for you.