Helicopter


	*Helicopter*


	We utilize the worlds best selling helicopters, the Robinson R-22 and R-44 for training. The Tailwheels Helicopter program uses a syllabus for each rating; Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument and Certified Flight Instructor, so that the material is presented in a logical, structured format.


	We offer a pay as you go program for local customers who have other obligations and an accelerated program that will allow you to learn faster and save money using the fully immersed program.


	“R44 is not available until further notice”

Tailwheels is located in sunny, central Florida where flight training takes place nearly 365 days a year. Florida averages 75 degrees and 238 sunny days per year.

Our helicopters are maintained by trained, qualified professional mechanics and our training facility is a qualified Robinson Service Center.

Tailwheels helicopter Certified Flight Instructors are high- time professional instructors who take a personal interest in your success.

Let Tailwheels Etc. help you finish your goal. Contact our friendly staff at 863-401-3592 or email jamundsen@tailwheelsetc.com. We are happy to answer any questions.


	Pricing


	Private Pilot Certificate

	Application Fee Insurance Ground School (51 hrs at $40) Books/Materials 2.5 hrs sim 27.5 hrs dual R22 10 hrs solo FAA Written 2nd Class Medical FAA Examiner Estimated Total

$150
$300
$2,040
$305
$288 ($115 per hour)
$7,563 ($275 per hour)
$2,350 ($235 per hour)
$100
$150
$450
$13,696


	Note: Price does not include Student’s Personal Headset.


	Commercial Pilot Certificate


	Application Fee Insurance Ground School (20 hrs at $40) Books/Materials 20 hrs dual R22 10 hrs dual R44 IFR 85 hrs solo R22 FAA Written FAA Examiner Estimated Total

$150 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$300 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$800
$120
$5,500 ($275 per hour)
$5,500 ($550 per hour)
$19,975 ($235 per hour)
$100
$450
$32,895


	Instrument Certificate**


	Application Fee Insurance Ground School (33 hrs at $40) Books 20 hrs dual sim 10 hrs dual R44 FAA Written FAA Examiner Estimated Total

$150 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$300 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$1,320
$150
$2,300 ($115 per hour)
$5,500 ($550 per hour)
$100
$450
$10,270


	Certified Flight Instructor Certificate


	Application Fee Insurance Ground School (20 hrs at $40) Books/Materials 10 hrs sim 10 hrs dual R22 FAA Written FOI FAA Written CFI FAA Examiner Estimated Total

$150 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$300 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$800
$50
$1,150 ($115 per hour)
$2,750 ($275 per hour)
$100
$100
$800
$6,200


	Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument Certificate


	Application Fee Insurance Ground School (10 hrs at $40) 10 hrs dual R44 IFR FAA Written FAA Examiner Estimated Total

$150 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$300 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$400
$5,500 ($550 per hour)
$100
$500
$6,950


	Professional Pilot Program


	Includes Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFI-I Estimated Total

$63,261


	Helicopter Add On Instrument Rating


	(Already has an airplane/instrument rating and a helicopter rating)


	Application Fee Insurance Ground School (10 hrs at $40) 15 hrs dual R44 FAA Examiner Estimated Total

$150 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$300 (if not already paid during a previous certicficate)
$400
$8,250($550 per hour)
$500
$9,600


	Private Pilot Helicopter Add On Rating (minimum requirements)


	Application Fee Insurance Ground School (20 hrs at $40) Books 2 hrs sim 20 hrs dual R22 10 hrs solo FAA Examiner Estimated Total

$150
$300
$800
$110
$230 ($115 per hour)
$5,500($275 per hour)
$2,350($235 per hour)
$450
$9,890


	Additional Add On Ratings


	Please call to schedule an appointment with one of our staff to tailor a training program for your particular certificate goals. Remember to bring your logbook!

	All prices estimated and subject to change; Prices based upon minimum flight hours required by FAA *Price is with 10 hours instrument already completed during Commercial Certificate