Add On License
Have a fixed-wing license?
Sky River™ Helicopters can provide you with the training required to get a private helicopter license as an add-on to your existing fixed-wing pilot license. The cost will depend on your previous experience and flight hours logged. The requirements for this include:
- Completing ground school for the Robinson helicopter
- Log sufficient flight training
- Pass an FAA oral and flight test
Official Flight Training Requirements for a Helicopter Private Pilot Add-On License (FAA)
According to the 2004 FAR, requirements for obtaining your private pilot helicopter license are as follows:
- 30 hours minimum helicopter flight time, including
- 20 hours dual flight instruction, including
- 3 hours in preparation for the flight test
- 3 hours of night flight, including 50 NM x-country and 10 takeoffs and landings
- 10 hours solo flight time, including
- 3 hours of cross-country flight, including 75 NM x-country
| Instruction Needed / Hours | Number of Items |
| Dual Training (R-22)– 20 hours | $6,100 |
| Solo Flight Training (R-22) – 10 hours | $3,050 |
| Ground Instruction – 20 hours | $900 |
| Books and Supplies | $100 |
| Examiner Fee | $500 |
| TOTAL | $10,650 |
