Helicopter Instrument Rating (currently available under Part 61)

The Helicopter Flight Instructor Certificate allows the pilot to instruct others in the art and skill of flying a helicopter. The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) is authorized to teach both aspiring private and commercial pilots. It requires considerable knowledge and the ability to properly teach a subject and fulfill the responsibilities of this most important position. FAA Requirements Prerequisites: Hold at least a current Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot Certificate with an aircraft category and class rating that applies to the instrument rating sought (Helicopter Private/Commercial Pilot Certificate). Be able to read, speak write and understand the English language. Must be at least 18 yrs old.

Steps to geting your Helicopter Instrument Rating:

1. Pass a written knowledge test to FAA standards.
2. Fulfill the minimum requirements of flight time and training specified by the FAA (see below).
3. Pass an oral examination, and flight test (Practical Test) given by the FAA or an approved Designated Pilot Examiner.

Minimum requirements for a Flight Instructor Certificate

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. Be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English.
3. Hold a commercial or airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate with an aircraft rating appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought (e.g., helicopter or airplane).
4. You must also hold an instrument rating to be a flight instructor in an airplane.
5. Receive and log ground training inn the following subjects:
   1. Fundamentals of Instructing
   2. Flight Instructor Flight Maneuvers
   3. All other subject areas in which ground training is required for recreational, private, and commercial pilot certificates and for an instrument rating
6. Pass both the FOI and the flight instructor knowledge tests with scores of 70% or better. You are not required to take the FOI knowledge test if you:
   1. Hold an FAA flight or ground instructor certificate
   2. Hold a current teacher's certificate authorizing you to teach at an educational level of the 7th grade or higher
   3. Are employed as a teacher at an accredited college or university
7. Demonstrate flight proficiency (FAR 61.187).
8. You must receive and log flight and ground training and obtain a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor
9. The flight instruction must be given by a person who has held a flight instructor certificate during the 24 months immediately preceding the date the instruction is given and who has given at least 200 hr. of flight instruction as a CFI.

Fixed Wing (Airplane) Pilots are eligible to add Rotorcraft ratings to their existing certificates. Fortunately, they are not required to take an additional knowledge test for the additional ratings they want to obtain. With this in mind, the add-on rating usually will cost less than an initial rating due to a reduction in the minimum total flight hours and ground school preparation. Pricing for the Add-On rating will vary from pilot to pilot due to skill level and time commitment. All of our times are average times for completion of the rating, but are not guaranteed. Some individuals may take more time, some may take less time.

All Rates include Fuel and Flight Instructor Fees. Instruction and Training Costs are non-taxable. All books and equipment costs are subject to local and state sales tax. All FAA and Medical Exam fees are paid to the respective examiners. Pricing examples shown use Block Rates. Add $25 per flight hour and $5 per ground training hour for Pay-Go Rates. Hours listed reflect FAA minimum and/or Insurance required flight hours. Many students may require additional flight training to obtain proficiency required for checkride.*FOI-CFI Written exam may not be required.

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