Helico Sonoma is an FAA approved part 61 Helicopter Flight School, specializing in training rotary wing pilots for real world situations. Our dedicated team of professional instructors feel that student pilots need and deserve training that takes them above and beyond the minimum standards for pilot safety and performance. Whether our students graduate our program as a private pilot, commercial pilot, or certified flight instructor, we strive to ensure that they will be well prepared.
Estimated Program Costs
Please note the below prices are based on FAA minimums. It takes 60-80 hours on average to earn a private pilot certificate. CFI students often graduate with 200 flight hours or more. Please call if you have questions or to discuss program options.
Private Pilot
- FAA Minimum 30 Flight Hours – $10,050 @ $335 / hr (R22)
- Solo Flight, 10 hours : $2,800 @ $280 / hr
- Ground training, 20 hours – $1,100 @ $55 / hr
- Books and Supplies – $200
- FAA Written Test – $150
- FAA Practical Exam – $850
Total Estimated: $15,150
Commercial Pilot
- FAA Minimum 105 Flight Hours – $35,175 @ $335 / hr (R22)
- Simulated instrument training, 5 hours – $2,500 @ $500 / hr (R44)
- Books and Supplies – $100
- FAA Written Test – $150
- FAA Practical Exam – $850
Total Estimated: $38,775
Certified Flight Instructor
- Estimated 20 hours – $6,700 @ $335/ hr (R22)
- Books and Supplies – $100
- FAA Written Tests – $300
- FAA Practical Exam – $1,200
Total Estimated: $8,300