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PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE
FAA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Obtain a third class medical certificate

Pass a FAA written examination

Obtain a minimum of:
          - 40 hours flight time
          - 30 hours dual instruction,
          - 10 hours solo
          - Pass a FAA oral and flight test

COSTS BASED ON MINIMUM TIMES:
          - 30 Hours Dual
          - 10 Hours Solo
          - 30 Hours Ground
          - Check Ride
          - 2nd Class medical

COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATE
FAA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Obtain a second class medical certificate

Pass a FAA written examination

Obtain a minimum of:
          - 150 hours flight time
          - 50 hours dual instruction,
          - 100 hours PIC
          - Pass a FAA oral and flight test

COSTS BASED ON MINIMUM TIMES:
After obtaining Private Helicopter Rating
          - 10 Hours Dual
          - 10 Hours IFR in R22
          - 50 Hours cross country building time
          - 10 Hours Solo
          - 30 Hours Ground
          - Check Ride

INSTRUMENT HELICOPTER RATING
FAA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Obtain a third class medical certificate

Pass a FAA written examination

Hold a Private Pilot Certificate with:
          - 50 Hours X-C PIC
          - 40 Hours Actual/Simulated Training in Category
          - Pass a FAA oral and flight test

COSTS BASED ON MINIMUM TIMES:
          - 10 Hours Dual in the R22 ( included in Commercial )
          - 30 Hours Dual in the IFR R44
          - 25 Hours Ground
          - Check Ride

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
FAA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Obtain a second class medical certificate

Pass a FAA written examination

Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate

Obtain necessary dual instruction,
and ground training until the standards are met.

Pass a FAA oral and flight test

COSTS BASED ON MINIMUM TIMES:
After obtaining Commercial Helicopter Rating
          - 15 Hours Dual
          - 25 Hours Ground
          - Check ride

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT
FAA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Obtain a second class medical certificate

Hold A Certified Flight Instructor Rating

Pass a FAA written examination

Pass a FAA oral and flight test

Obtain necessary dual instruction until FAA standards are met

COSTS BASED ON MINIMUM TIMES:
Flight Time in the R44 IFR Raven
          - 5 Hours Dual
          - 10 Hours Ground
          - Checkride

Professional Pilot Program
FAA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Obtain a second class medical certificate

Pass a FAA written examination

Hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate

Obtain necessary dual instruction, and ground training until the standards are met.

Pass a FAA oral and flight test

Must Complete the Following Certifications:
          - Private Pilot
          - Commercial Pilot
          - Instrument Rating
          - CFI
          - CFII

Also:
          - Robinson Safety Course
          - Total Flight time 200 hours
          - All necessary Ground School
          - $3,250/week will need to be credited to your account over 20 weeks
          - Completion standards must be met in a timely fashion

MOUNTAIN AWARENESS TRAINING
FAA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Obtain a third class medical certificate

Hold Private Pilot Certificate - Helicopter

Obtain necessary dual instruction until
Premier standards are met.

COSTS BASED ON MINIMUM TIMES:
Flight Time in the R44 Raven
- 5 Hours Dual
- 3 Hours Ground

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

EEA Young Eagles - Scholarships and internships page

Federal Aviation Administration - Aviation and Space Education Outreach Program, Minority Scholarships

Heli-flight Helicopter Flying Scholarship - for those who want to learn to fly

Helicopter Association International (HAI) - several maintenance, pilot, and safety awards given

LeRoy W. Homer, Jr. Foundation

The Ninety-Nines - Long list of local chapters and corresponding scholarships for aviation

Scholarship Flight Training

TeenPilot.org - Aviation Scholarship Foundation, for urban youth

Victorinox Swiss Army Knives Fun-n'Fly Scholarship Program

Whirly-Girls Helicopter Scholarships - a large list of scholarships, most for members of the Whirly Girls - International Women Helicopter Pilots

Women in Aviation International