15 hours in a helicopter as Pilot in Command.
Varies per student based on frequency of flying. This program runs approximately three months for full time students. Lengths of programs are based on a four day a week schedule. The student must be at least 18 years of age prior to the practical test. They must also hold a valid second-class medical certificate from a Federal Aviation Administration approved physician. Admission RequirementsĪ student must have both a FAA Certificated Flight Instructor and Commercial Helicopter Certificate.
This syllabus will allow the experienced instructor to teach students/pilots in helicopters. For the student who holds a fixed-wing CFI Rating and wishes to add a Rotorcraft Rating to that Certificate. A Flight Instructor Certificate allows a pilot to give flight instruction and endorse the logbook of pilots in training.
