Helicopter Training: Flight Instructor
The Flight Instructor certificate allows you to teach others to fly helicopters. A large number of helicopter pilots started their career as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) to build hours.
FAA Requirements
- Obtain Commercial Pilot Certificate
- FAA 2nd class medical
- Pass the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Test
- Pass the FAA Written Knowledge Test
- Pass the FAA Practical Test
- Obtain Sufficient Dual Instruction to Gain Proficiency (No Minimum)
| Certified Flight Instructor Estimate | Per Hour | Total |
| 10 Hours*. Dual Flight Instruction | $260 | $2,600 |
| 30 Hours. Ground Instruction | $35 | $1,050 |
| Written Exams | $180 | |
| FAA Examiner's Fee | $600 | |
| Total | $4,430 |
*Average Time
