Commercial Pilot
How to become a commercial pilot
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Have at least a private pilot certificate
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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
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Obtain a FAA medical certificate
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Pass an FAA written commercial knowledge test
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Pass an FAA commercial oral and practical flight test (Check ride)
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Reference: FAR §61.129
Aeronautical experience requirements
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100 hours in powered aircraft, of which 50 hours must be in helicopters
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100 hours of pilot-in-command flight time, which includes at least 35 hours in helicopters
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20 hours of dual instruction
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10 hours solo flight time
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5 hours night time
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Reference: FAR §61.129
Helicopter training costs
Before starting Commercial Pilot training Private Pilot and Instrument Rating will be obtained.
Commercial Pilot Certificate - minimum FAA requirements §61.109
$18,745
pay as you go - no prior payment- 30 hours dual - $464 per hour - $13,920
- 10 hours solo - $425 per hour - $4,250
- FAA Written Exam - $150
- Practical test - $425
Commercial Pilot Certificate - based on the average pilot
$19,570
pay as you go - no prior payment- 30 hours dual - $464 per hour - $13.920
- 10 hours solo - $425 per hour - $4,250
- FAA Written exam & Practical test - $575
- 15 hours ground - $55 per hour - $825
Pay as you go
Some flight schools make you deposit money prior to flying, but Blue Hill Helicopters lets you start training right away and pay for lessons as you go.
You will pay the balance when you complete each flight lesson.
The cost of flight training is challenging to estimate because it is very dependent on the student. Frequent flying improves learning ability. Some people can understand and retain information faster than others. These factors all affect the total cost of flight training.